From Ear Exams to Dating

Most people see a medical instrument and think of cold exam rooms or that weird pressure the doctor mentions right before they poke your eardrum. But for Armin, this little tool - the Otoscope, is the reason he’s not single.

It sounds like a setup for a medical sitcom, but here’s the reality: Armin lent his otoscope to his girl for her medical exams. Somewhere between checking ear canals and hitting the books, sparks flew. Fast forward to now, and that 2021 date is etched into their history, and now, into solid sterling silver.

When Armin approached me to recreate this as a custom pendant, I didn't blink. I’ve made Golems, Hamsas with a dark twist, and even Piranha Plants, but a romantic medical device? That’s the kind of "weird" I live for. It’s specific, it’s personal, and it’s a hell of a conversation starter.

I crafted this piece as a miniature, functional-looking piece of industrial history that happens to represent the exact moment two people clicked.

Let’s be honest: roses die and chocolates are gone in ten minutes. But a sterling silver otoscope? That says, "I remember the exact moment I fell for you, and yeah, it involved a diagnostic tool.". How cool is that?

Do you have a weird "how we met" story or an inside joke that deserves to be immortalized in precious metal? Fill the form and let’s turn your "weird" into beautiful.