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Get Your Geek On With Unique Potter Pieces
With the recent release of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child , collecting the full script of the two-part play by Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, and J.K. Rowling has led to one nostalgia-fueled time for me. If reading Cursed Child reignited your fannish feels as well, my advice would be to turn your sights onto geeky Harry Potter jewelry from Etsy to show off your love of all things Boy Who Lived.
Rowling recently revealed that Cursed Child would cap the Harry Potter series, ET Online reported, and that there are no immediate plans for a Cursed Child film. For now, this appears to be the end of the road for fans itching for new Potter material, save for the upcoming Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them film trilogy. But if there’s one universal trait among diehard fans, it’s the inability to give up hope.
Whether you’re into subtle pieces — I'm rocking a Slytherin house ring, myself — or more eye-catching accessories, a plethora of shops on Etsy offer merch made by fans, for fans. Well-chosen bling is not just an accessory, after all. It’s a way to connect to fellow Potter enthusiasts. So pour yourself a butter-beer and settle in. Here are 21 unique, wearable pieces with which to tell the world that you're a Potter fan.
1. The Monster Book Of Monsters Ring
Hogwarts The Monster Book Of Monsters Adjustable Ring, $29.99, etsy.com/TheCraftapplePanda
Full disclosure: You're probably going to terrify some people with this one. But how could you not want to look at those tiny, glittery eyes and give your own personal, finger-dwelling monster a little stroke?
2. Accio Keys Keychain
Hand-Stamped "Accio Keys" Harry Potter Inspired Keychain, $15.55, etsy.com/craftylikeamonkey
If only this came packaged with the actual spell. At least the lucky stranger who next finds your perpetually-lost keys will know you're a Potter fan.
3. Hand-Stamped Compass Necklace
Compass Necklace, $32, etsy.com/ManandDogDesigns
This completely gorgeous brass piece has two functions: Making you the best-accessorized nerd on your next camping trip, and ensuring you're never lost enough to stumble upon the Forbidden Forest.
4. A View Of Hogwarts Necklace
Hogwarts Necklace, $13.65, etsy.com/BookishAmour
My childhood was filled with daydreams about running away to magic school. One glance at this necklace makes me feel like I'm 11 again, with my journey to Hogwarts right on the horizon.
5. Marauder's Map In A Bottle
Marauder's Map In Bottle Pendant Necklace, $14.99, etsy.com/FanaticFandom
Be armed with the magical world's best tool for mischief-making.
6. Hogwarts Alumni Hand-Stamped Necklace
Hogwarts Alumni Hand Stamped Castle Necklace, $11.25, etsy.com/TaypopDesigns
Already made it through seven years? This clever, understated piece will alert your fellow graduates and remind them that maybe it's time for a class reunion.
7. Leather Book Series Bracelet
Harry Potter Inspired Leather Book Bracelet, $35, etsy.com/TheBookSwagShop
C'mon. This is basically a bookshelf for your wrist. It'll be fantastic if, like me, you're not a fan of charm bracelets. A fabulous book bracelet without the dangle (or the fear of losing a charm)? I'm in.
8. Golden Snitch Pocket Watch Necklace
Golden Snitch Pocket Watch Necklace, $11.27, etsy.com/3seasonsBijoux
Catch the Snitch, find out what time it is, and win the match for your team.
9. Fred & George Earrings
Fred and George Harry Potter Earrings, $9.73, etsy.com/BellBookAndScandal
It's OK. Just don't think about it too much. Instead, wear these and give every Harry Potter fan who sees you a refreshing jolt of heartbreak.
10. Newspaper Infinity Scarf
Harry Potter Infinity Scarf, $18.50, etsy.com/AsliDesign
Remember the terrifying headlines splashed across all of the wizarding world's newspapers? Now you can effortlessly blast them at all the dudes you don't want to talk to on the subway.
11. Deathly Hallows Bowtie
Adult Harry Potter Inspired Bowtie-Deathly Hallows Symbol, $25.00, etsy.com/AmandaJoHandmade
Your best friend's getting married? NBD: You can still find someone to discuss that epilogue with when you're wearing this hand-stitched, black-tie-ready bow.
12. Hermione Granger Wand Necklace
Hermione Granger's Wand Necklace, $49.90, etsy.com/Oki007
Channel your inner Hermione with this sleek sterling silver necklace. You may have your own loyal wand (ahem, an 11-inch hawthorn with dragon heartstring, for example), but it can't hurt to have some Granger genius as a backup.
13. Deathly Hallows Steampunk Charm Necklace
Unique Harry Potter Inspired Deathly Hallows Steampunk Charm Necklace, $20.13, etsy.com/Steampunkpixiedust
Potter meets the steampunk craze in a complicated piece that'll remind you of the good times and the being-chased-through-a-forest-by-a-giant-spider times.
14. Cursed Child Brooch
Winged Nest Brooch, $13, etsy.com/NerdPoppins
A wearable version of the cover's iconic image, this brooch is perfect to rock to work so all your coworkers know to leave you alone until you've finished the play.
15. House Points Necklace
House Points Necklace, $38, etsy.com/TeresaAnneDesigns
"Ten points from Gryffindor," until Dumbledore decides to arbitrarily give them back again.
16. James & Lily Potter Pendants
James and Lily Potter Pendants, $16.09, etsy.com/TaylorsArtsAndCrafts
These interlocking stag and doe pendants are made from coins and offer a sweet, fandom-touched way to show that you're lucky in love.
17. Hand-Stamped Lumos Thin Bangle
Lumos Thin Cuff Bracelet, $20, etsy.com/CamillaLimon
Sometimes all we need is a little light.
18. Platform 9 ¾ Earrings
Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4 Earrings, $10, etsy.com/LemonWoodMarket
It's a muggle-proof way to remember exactly which platform you're looking for. But don't forget to head that way at a bit of a run.
19. My Patronus Is Coffee Keychain
Coffee Keychain, Patronus Keychain, $8, etsy.com/BohoGeekBoutique
Perfect. All we need now is a spell that will generate infinite amounts of coffee.
20. House Dragon Draper Necklace
Custom Made Gryffindor Inspired House Dragon Draper Necklace, $62.38, etsy.com/ArtByAelia
Move over, Daenerys. Now anyone can terrify the world in style with this pocket-sized yet majestic resin house dragon. Pictured above is the Gryffindor dragon, but you can also snag Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff.
21. Hand-Stamped Copper Always Ring
Harry Potter Inspired Always Handstamped Semi Adjustable Ring, $10, etsy.com/threebroomchix
There's nothing quite as lovely as a simple statement.
How long will we love Harry Potter? Always.
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