Art History Nerd

Have you ever wished for a portable likeness of your favorite writer to use as a talisman to protect you from overuse of puns and cliches? Or perhaps you'd prefer to curb your penchant for morally-questionable behavior with the knowledge that the gaze of Victorian novelists are upon you?

 Art History Nerd's selection of bracelets, earrings, cufflinks and necklaces can help! Showcasing the images of  a vast array of literary figures ranging from Shakespeare to Sylvia Plath, Edgar Allan Poe to Alice Walker, this Etsy shop offers jewelry befitting a broad range of readerly tastes.

Berkeley-based artisan, Melanie Ross, seals the image of each literary and historical figure into modern, silver-plated settings with expertly applied resin. So, whether you'd like to explore the American south's poignant history with a gift of Faulkner earrings or simply celebrate your passion for Oscar Wilde's inescapable witticisms with a pendant bearing his image, take a look at the hand-made jewelry from Art History Nerd.

To purchase an item and to learn more about Art History Nerd's Etsy shop, please visit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/melaniemross

(All images courtesy of Art History Nerd: from top, Virginia Woolf Pendant; Victorian Novelist Portrait Bracelet; William Faulkner Earrings)