Sunspot Designs' Shade Garden

Genuine Cat Claw Jewelry!

2011-10-29T15:48:00.000-07:00

Cat Claw Jewelry They look so dainty, with their pearly sheen and graceful curve. Be glad you're not a mouse... Available as an earring or pendant. No two alike, even though they're all donated by the same cat! Now if I could only convince him to always leave them in the same place...

2011-09-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

Ladies' Sterling Emerald and Tanzanite Ring
to benefit Vermont Irene Flood Relief Fund This brand-new, contemporarily styled size 11.5 sterling silver ring features a translucent Brazilian cushion-cut emerald and two lavender-blue tanzanite accents. Manufacturer's suggested retail price $169.00. All proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Vermont Irene Flood Relief Fund. This charity is not listed in eBay's GivingWorks service, so the full amount paid will be forwarded directly to the Fund.

Man's Size 11.5 Sterling/Garnet Ring - ebay auction for Vermont Irene flood relief

2011-09-05T10:56:00.000-07:00

Mafia Don's Ring - auction for Vermont flood relief This brand-new, classic gentleman's size 11.5 sterling silver ring boasts a rich red rectangular garnet, fit for a king. Manufacturer's suggested retail price $149.00. All proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Vermont Irene Flood Relief Fund. This charity is not listed in eBay's GivingWorks service, so the full amount paid will be forwarded directly to the Fund.

New article in Vice Style

2011-07-15T07:28:00.000-07:00

Jewelry made from dead people Not the most poetic title they could have chosen, but accurate...

Hey, Sugar! Whatcha doin' Easter weekend?

2011-04-05T08:59:00.000-07:00

All the bad girls and boys will be at The Great Burlesque Exposition April 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. Whether you're a boop-boop-be-doop or a va-va-va-voom, you'll want to see just how deliciously complex the Art of the Tease can be. Check out vintage costumes, learn about stagecraft, pick up some sweet dance moves, or just shop 'til you drop your beachball!

Rusty Washer Pendant

2011-04-03T18:21:00.000-07:00

O Industria! This hefty two-inch washer has paid its dues, and earned its swirly red crystal accent. 18-inch cotton cord.

SIN-NEK-WASHER
$29

Artisans Feeding America

2010-11-19T05:38:00.000-08:00

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Check this, Fly Girls and Fly Guys!

2010-11-10T15:46:00.000-08:00

Fly earrings are back! And, as Kermit the Frog knows, time's fun when you're having flies. Supplies are still limited - having one's own apartment curiously reduces the supply of opportunistic vermin - but the few that did find their way in are ready to do their part. Horseflies, too, for just $5 more per earring!

SIN-ERS-HSEFLY $15.00

Wild Child rhinestone necklace

2010-09-07T19:16:00.000-07:00

Capricious and chaotic, or calculatedly clever? Whether you've got an eye for the main chance or you're just up to no good, it pays to be flashy about it. Choose pink, purple, or blue. Check out the matching earrings too!

NEK-RHI-WILDCH
$18

Summer Fetish Fair Fleamarket Saturday 7/17/10

2010-07-14T17:27:00.000-07:00

Over 18? Then come check out the Fetish Fair Fleamarket at the BCA Cyclorama, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, July 17! Admission free to NELA members, $5 for members of other related organizations with card or colors, $10 for everyone else. You'll be able to buy almost anything you might need to live out your fantasies, complete your lifestyle, or satisfy your curiosity. Boots, floggers, chains, corsets, rope, books, whips, cuffs, shoes, paddles, restraints, jewelry, attire, chainmail, dungeon furniture, training gear, uniforms, vibrators, latex clothing, magazines, costumes, safe sex supplies, gloves, spreader bars, and much more. If you're wanting to spice up your intimate moments, or just looking to outfit a facet of your personality that simply hasn't a thing to wear, please stop by!

Please note: The 18+ rule is hard and fast. We can't even admit someone carrying a month-old baby!

Fetish Fair Fleamarket

2010-02-07T18:46:00.000-08:00

It's no longer just a shopping day, it's a full weekend kink convention! Strap on your cargo bin, buckle your seat belt, and come on in to the Fetish Fair Fleamarket for the shopping experience of a lifetime! Toys, books, videos, classes, discussions, cutting-edge fashion, demos, parties, groups to join, prizes to win, and like-minded folks to meet! We'll be at the Westin Hotel in Providence, RI Friday-Sunday, February 12-14, 2010. Ages 18 and up only welcome. If you're over 18 and would just rather wear a diaper, that's fine!

Arisia!

2010-01-07T04:08:00.000-08:00

Sunspot Designs will be vending at Arisia, sharing space with The Dragon's Designs (fantasy armor and leather/chain fashion). Stop by the future for a weekend! We'll be at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, MA January 15-18. Take in a movie, see some gorgeous art, play a game or two, and dance down the rabbit hole with Alice. And, of course, shop 'til you sparkle!

Crystal queen

2009-12-20T12:29:00.000-08:00

Juno, mighty Goddess of birth and abundance, is not someone who suffers an insult lightly. Treat Her with respect, and prosper. Slight her, and get a thunderbolt thrown at your head! Strength and regal grace symbolized by natural rock crystal and warm copper. 18 inches. SIN-NEK-XJUNOX $23.00

The burning question

2009-12-01T16:50:00.000-08:00

Look deep into my eyes. Do not be afraid. I know what you seek. You wish to know: What can I get for $5 or under? For $10 or under? Your answer lies here.

Calico necklace

2009-11-29T17:20:00.000-08:00

Black, white, ginger, and ~~sharp~~ dainty little claws. 16 inches. SIN-NEK-CALICO $23.00

Diana Vesuvianite and Copper Necklace and Earring Set

2009-11-18T18:57:00.000-08:00

Vesuvianite isn't just beautiful to look at. It's great for the attitude, and has a particular affinity for those with Sagittarius and/or Capricorn influences. What better symbol for mighty Queen Diana of the wild places? And what better accompaniment than Her sacred metal copper? But who will honor Her name by choosing this necklace? (This nice clear photograph is much more helpful than some busted-up old tile mosaic!) SIN-NEK-DIANA1
$58.00

2009-10-28T08:34:00.000-07:00

It's hard to find Connemara marble outside of a rosary. But if you dance to a deeper beat, the Epona necklace adds golden amber and sterling silver accents, for elegance fit for a Queen.
SIN-NEK-EPONA $68.00

Siren song

2009-08-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

Another one-of-a-kind offering, this one from the depths of the sea. Natural blue coral, indigo peacock pearls, and Czech crystal sing of the mysterious delights below. SIN-NEK-HARMNY $48.00

Not just for funerals

2009-08-05T15:51:00.000-07:00

Simple, tasteful, the Suzette mourning choker is made to size, to complement any outfit. Don't wait for them to breathe their last - you can be drop dead gorgeous every day. CHO-FAB-SUZETT $8.00

Great Ocean Mother

2009-07-24T20:09:00.000-07:00

Even the most landlocked Earthling acknowledges the power of the primal sea. Celebrate Her greatness in this generously proportioned yet delicate collar of black labradorite and black peacock pearls. One of a kind! SIN-NEK-TIAMAT $67.00

Sometimes you need to use blackmail.

2009-07-24T13:51:00.000-07:00

There's nothing quite like black chainmail to keep your valuables safe under moonlight - or blacklight. Don't disrupt your look; you can have style with security! BAG-LNK-BLKML $23.00

Spear-it of the ancestors

2009-07-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

Our forebears found obsidian handy for making sharp things. But it's good for pretty things too, albeit with a wild tribal undertone. This simple stretch bracelet suggests an "ancient bones" theme. BRC-BED-BLKBNS $4.00

Is it the undertow?

2009-07-23T16:56:00.000-07:00

The price just dropped! Are they gonna be OK? No worries, dude, they're flexible! Life's a beach in a recession - might as well dress for it. BRC-STR-GEMSTN $5.00

Skull bracelet

2009-07-19T20:02:00.000-07:00

Of course you need it. There's no such thing as too much spookage. Especially at this price. Generously sized at 8 1/2 inches. BRC-AOS-SKULBR $6.00

Function as form

2009-07-19T17:06:00.000-07:00

The athame, symbol of Air and the Mind, can fall prey to overthinking. If you prefer simplicity to ornamentation, the Woodland Athame is a good choice for you. TOO-ATH-WOODLN $12

Unquiet

2009-07-09T18:52:00.000-07:00

There are some things that even Death doesn't get you out of. Don't be an object lesson - wear this elegant reminder of the persistence of consequence. Click here for a closer look. NEK-SNG-UNQIET $83.00

Feelin' kinky?

2009-07-09T17:12:00.000-07:00

Don't look now, but it's time for the Boston summer Fetish Fair Fleamarket! Join Sunspot Designs and a host of other vendors at the BCA Cyclorama this Saturday, July 11, from noon to 6 PM, for the shopping experience of a lifetime! Toys, books, videos, wearables, sharables, demos, groups to join, prizes to win, and like-minded folks to meet! This is an age 18+ event - please, not even babies who'll sleep the whole time are allowed. For more information, click here.

Rain Dance

2009-06-25T19:38:00.000-07:00

Rain Dance - A human metatarsal (foot bone) set with an indicolite (blue-green tourmaline) raindrop, on a 17-inch leather cord. One of a kind. NEK-HUM-RDANCE $115.00

Lady of the Volcano

2009-06-06T19:09:00.000-07:00

This one-of-a-kind necklace is named in honor of the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele. Gold sparks flash among agates the colors of lava and smoke.

SIN-NEK-PELENK
$38.00

Sterling coffin poison ring

2009-04-05T16:07:00.000-07:00

Because sometimes subtlety just isn't what you're after.

RNG-SSC-BLKCOF $33.00

Hubba Hubba and Va-Va-Va-Voom!

2009-04-05T08:22:00.000-07:00

Get your flirt on! Put on your bunny ears and ham it up at the Great Boston Burlesque Exposition and Vintage Fashion Fair at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Friday April 10 to Sunday April 12! Check out classic and modern pinup art, learn some new dance moves, get an eyeful of some of the best costumes in the history of burlesque - and then see the stars themselves (and some newcomers) in action! Come for the glitter, stay for the party. And, I must insist, shop 'til you drop your negligee! A girl has her choice of best friends these days...

Sterling rainbow toe ring

2009-02-26T20:26:00.000-08:00

'Cause I get a kick out of you.

RNG-TOE-RAINBO
$6

Pod Capsule

2009-02-09T19:25:00.000-08:00

Form, Flash, and Function in your choice of Magenta, Blue, Silver, Green, Red, or Black. On a studly 4mm black rubber cord, with plenty of room for anything from smelling salts to a stash of emergency glitter!

NEK-RUB-PODCAP $9.00

S-T-R-E-T-C-H

2009-01-25T20:35:00.000-08:00

Looking to stretch your wardrobe, or your budget? These comfortable unisex gemstone stretch bracelets are priced for collectibility! Stacked or solo, they add a classy no-hassle highlight to any outfit.

BRC-STR-GEMSTN 7.00

Backless in Black

2009-01-08T19:33:00.000-08:00

You can't get much more old-world than the Noctyssa black rhinestone necklace. So, of course, you're probably going to wear it with PVC or ragged lace. That's why I like you. Matching earrings available. NEK-RHI-NOCTYS
$48.00

Point down

2008-12-30T20:02:00.000-08:00

After a protracted and fruitless search for sterling inverted pentacles when my supplier discontinued them, I finally had one made for me right here in the USA. Am I ever glad I did! It's gorgeous, very heavy with a bright polish, two-sided, simultaneously substantial and elegant. As always, choose your chain length.
NEK-SSC-INVPNT
$29.00

Cast your shadow on the future

2008-12-22T15:39:00.000-08:00

Arisia is New England’s largest and most diverse Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention. This year's theme is The Fabric of Science Fiction. Woven from many fibers — facts and theories, fairy tales and rumors, gossamer threads of the mind’s fancy — Science Fiction and Fantasy warp the imagination by weaving intricate patterns that define who and what we are. Be a part of it! Costuming, gaming, lavish parties, spontaneous performances, a full programming track for fans aged 6-12, and all kinds of fun for the creative mind! Arisia
January 16-19, 2009
At the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Massachusetts Be sure to visit Sunspot Designs on Dealers' Row (right in front of the elevator)!

New bat species discovered

2008-12-08T21:10:00.000-08:00

Found hibernating in a 15th century bestiary, the Sterling Pipistrelle looks anatomically quite similar to modern-day bats, down to a striking degree of detail!

NEK-SSC-PPSTRL
$33.00

New England Fan Experience

2008-11-20T15:48:00.000-08:00

New England's massive celebration of science fiction, anime kaiju, pop culture, sci/tech, and gaming, New England Fan Experience, comes to Cambridge this weekend, November 21-23! Come stretch your concept of the possible, meet some amazing guests, and of course visit Sunspot Designs in the Dealers' Room. Please bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, to add a spark of possibility to a child's holiday too!

Is Spark the new Dark?

2008-11-12T20:10:00.000-08:00

And, more to the point, do you even care? 'Tis the season to be Faerie, after all!

RNG-RHI-BLINGS 7.00

The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, and Nothing But the Tooth

2008-09-16T20:00:00.000-07:00

Another lily that scarcely bears gilding - the human tooth. A limited number of incisors are also available. No two exactly alike.

NEK-HUM-HMOLAR $85.00

Rock your world

2008-09-03T19:15:00.000-07:00

Once again, Mother Earth outshines any human artistic endeavor with Her gorgeous clear quartz crystals. No two alike - see which one calls out to you.

Quartz Crystals

Rated Triple XXX

2008-08-23T19:02:00.000-07:00

Or XXXL, anyway - the latest size Sunspot Designs offers in fingerless leather gloves.

LEA-GLO-FNGLES $6.00 sizes (men's) S - XXXL

My love is like a black, black rose

2008-08-23T15:19:00.000-07:00

My love is like a black, black rose That blooms in shadows deep Her feet tread silent where she goes Alone, she may not sleep.

CHO-VRO-EBNINE $23.00

Hang In There!

2008-08-23T15:13:00.000-07:00

Not sure what a skeleton would be so nervous about, but this one's not letting go of the velvet rope for anything!

CHO-VRO-HANGIN $23.00

Obama symbol in sterling silver

2008-08-21T07:34:00.001-07:00

This one's NOT by Sunspot Designs, but a high-quality piece that's very close to my heart! Mark Defrates has crafted the Obama symbol in sterling silver, in multiple sizes and formats, and half of the purchase price is donated to the Obama campaign.

Drawing Down the Moon now on DVD!

2008-07-25T18:17:00.001-07:00

The Witch-positive action-adventure featuring Walter Koenig is now available on DVD! Fire up the popcorn popper and add a little chaos to your next fundraiser or esbat party. Warning - most people would consider this movie too violent for young children.

ODD-MOV-DDMOON $23.00

Fetish Fair Fleamarket is almost here!

2008-07-07T17:18:00.000-07:00

Are you 18 or older? If so, strap on your cargo bin, buckle your seatbelt, and come on in to the BCA Cyclorama for the shopping experience of a lifetime! Toys, books, videos, wearables, sharables, demos, groups to join, prizes to win, and like-minded folks to meet!
FFF 31 will take place Saturday, July 19, from 12 noon to 6 PM.
Stop by the Sunspot Designs table to top off your fetish finery with a sparkly tiara, pick up an elegant choker to keep that evidence under cover, and find lots of new ways to show off...
Want more info? Click here!

Is Kink the New Black?

2008-06-14T20:15:00.000-07:00

Mayhap not, but if that's the way you go, you can now celebrate your sensuality with a custom-crafted emblem ring from Sunspot Designs!

RNG-CUS-SSCXXX

Also, Sunspot Designs has recently relocated to a new server, with shorter and more sensible URLs - please be sure to bookmark your favorite pages at sunspotdesigns.com.

Va-va-va-voom!

2008-03-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

Sunspot Designs will be strutting some saucy stuff at the Great Boston Burlesque Expo and Vintage Fashion Fair, March 21-23, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge. There's a marquee with your name on it... forget your troubles, come on, get sparkly!

Arisen!

2008-01-06T19:35:00.000-08:00

The Beauty's Price pendant has found its belfry! Say it with flowers...

NEK-ALC-BPRICE $36.00

Live Events in January

2008-01-03T18:07:00.000-08:00

Peruse Sunspot Designs' temptations up close: Fetish Fair Fleamarket, January 11-13, 2008, Providence, RI (18+ only) Arisia science fiction convention, January 18-21, Cambridge, MA (families welcome!) Warm yourself in the sweetness of self-indulgence, in the company of kindred souls! Plenty of fun to be had, whatever your proclivities.

Knock 'em dead

2007-11-09T19:18:00.000-08:00

...and get away with it. Behold the Fortuna regal diadem (and have a look at the matching earrings too!)

NEK-RHI-FORTUNA $54.00

Dressed to kill

2007-10-17T08:41:00.000-07:00

The Qa'Plaa sterling silver warrior bracelet.

BRC-CUF-QAPLAA $48.00

Mrrrrrow!

2007-10-10T21:09:00.000-07:00

Purrfectly eerie, this little Czech pressed-glass cat keeps wide eyes open for all those phenomena we mere humans can't see.

ERS-AOS-BLKCAT $5.00

New human bone pieces listed

2007-10-06T14:35:00.000-07:00

New, one-of-a-kind human bone jewelry pieces (shown: Blue Angel) are now listed in The Churchyard, Sunspot Designs' exclusively human bone collection.

Sunspot Designs in the Boston Globe

2007-09-21T18:47:00.000-07:00

Pick up a copy of the Boston Globe Thursday, September 27, 2007 - Sunspot Designs' human bone jewelry will be featured in the Calendar section!

Crux Arcana excommunicated

2007-08-16T17:56:00.000-07:00

Well, not exactly. The 2-inch heavy sterling Crux Arcana has been declared heretic, and marked down from $37.00 to $28.00.

NEK-SSC-CRUXAR $28.00

Summer Fetish Fair Fleamarket

2007-08-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

Don't miss one of Sunspot Designs' infrequent face-to-face sales events - the summer Fetish Fair Fleamarket, Saturday August 18, from noon to 6 PM at the BCA Cyclorama! This is an 18+ event - if you come, you'll see why. Besides a truly wild selection of merchandise, you'll find demonstrations, shared-interest groups, and something sure to open your eyes! It's well worth the $10 admission. Dare ya...

Safe, Sane, Consensual

2007-07-26T17:11:00.000-07:00

Pewter, pin or pendant.

PIN-AOS-EMBPIN $8.00

Now also available as a single earring, on a surgical steel hook.

ERS-AOS-EMBLER $5.00

Maiden, Mother, and Crone in Party mode!

2007-07-18T20:47:00.000-07:00

Stretch velvet and rhinestones give a new feel to this ancient symbol of the Triple Moon!

CHO-VEL-3MOONS $26.00

New chiropterid in town

2007-07-10T17:55:00.000-07:00

Just in from Chile, this endearing child of the night is ready to set a flight path directly for your neck! Feather-light, and beautifully detailed. NEK-CRD-DESMOD $7.00