# Flying Beast Jewelry Improbablecog 3-D Printed Stainless Steel Wing Earrings By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stainless-steel-wing-earrings References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/improbablecog?ref=seller_info) & [shapeways](http://www.shapeways.com/model/83361/wing_earring___right.html) These stainless steel wing earrings, designed by Seattle artist Noah Beasley, are 3-D printed by Shapeways and sold in Beasley's 'improbablecog' [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) shop and directly from Shapeways. In addition to stainless steel wing earrings, improbablecog offers [tendril earrings in steampunk stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-jewelry) or colorful laser-sintered Nylon plastic. The stainless steel 'spine' earrings are rumored to have been modeled after some (possibly extinct) sea creature. **Implications** - The jewelry has a medieval feel to it that may make images of dragons and knights come to mind. The intricate collection features patterns of trees, flowers and wings. The dragon-like jewelry is definitely different and comes in mostly silver colors, but can also be found in bright green and blue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3-D Printed Jewelry:** Exploring the possibilities of 3-D printing technology in the jewelry industry. - **Steampunk Fashion:** Embracing the aesthetic of steampunk in fashion and accessories. - **Nature-inspired Jewelry:** Drawing inspiration from natural elements and incorporating them into jewelry designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry:** Exploring innovative materials and manufacturing methods to create unique and intricate jewelry designs. - **Fashion:** Identifying opportunities to incorporate steampunk elements into fashion trends and designs. - **Art:** Encouraging artists to draw inspiration from nature and create nature-inspired artworks, including jewelry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Labyrinth-Inspired Earring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earring-studs.md) - [Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitas.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Elegant Women's Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-jewelry1.md)