From R2-D2-inspired engagement rings to DNA-shaped wedding bands By Sadie Whitelocks From Batman-inspired engagement rings to DNA-shaped wedding bands, self-confessed geeks have found innovative ways to profess their love for each other. To pop the big question New Jersey-based tattoo artist Joe Pagani had a diamond and sapphire design made for his sci-fi obsessed girlfriend, Emily, modeled on the Star Wars character R2-D2. And when they tied the knot this June he continued the theme, slipping on a band based on another robot in the film series, C-3PO. Star Wars crazy: This RD-D2-inspired engagement ring made by Pittsburgh-based Paul Bierker is priced at $2,950 and features white gold, diamonds and sapphire baguettes Replicas are currently available via the website Custom Made, priced from $1,250. The same jewellery designer who Mr Pagani collaborated with, Paul Bieker, also offers a collection inspired by the computer game series, Legend Of Zelda. Other sites offer equally imaginative options. For computer buffs Etsy seller Jana Brevick retails a his and her's ring set, featuring two halves of an ethernet socket which slot together. Meanwhile Amazon.com lists a thick black band printed with the Batman logo for $29.75. Genetic coding: California-based Katey Brunini molds 18k gold into double helix spirals to form rings Perfect fit: These rings priced at $200 are marketed as 'a wedding set for the unconventional' on Etsy One reviewer from St. Petersburg, Florida writes: 'I kind of thought it would be crazy to get my husband a Batman wedding band, but he really wanted it. I am so glad we ordered this ring. 'It's been 2 months now and it looks as great as it did on day one. It's tougher than we were expecting. And it is a very classy looking band: the black is nice and shiny and the bat symbol is just the right size. Other geeks tell how they had one-of-a-kind designs commissioned. Bonding over science:These chunky rings from astraring.ru feature the elements of the Periodic Table Unconventional: Amazon.com lists a thick black band printed with the Batman logo - one customer said she was thrilled after buying it for her husband as a wedding band Caught in the web: This Spider-Man-inspired design priced from $5,500 by Los Angeles-based Takayas Mizuno features diamonds, rubies, and sapphires UK-based artist Luke Jerram had a mini-projector ring made for his bride-to-be Shelina Nanji with a selection of miniature slides showing different family photos. In a darkened room, light from a candle or LED passes through the ring to project a series of images. He explains on his website that he gets several emails each week with requests to commission new rings to be made, but he says 'I'm afraid this ring was a one off, made for my wife. I'm afraid you'll have to make your own unique ring for your own unique partner!' A heroic gesture: A ring perfect for fans of the superhero film Man of Steel The look of love: This mini-projector ring was created the wedding of Luke Jerram and Shelina Nanji - in a darkened room, light from a candle or LED passes through the ring to project a series of portraits Missouri-based gaming enthusiast Brandi Miller was presented with a custom-made ring featuring the symbols of a PlayStation controller. She explained on deviantart.com: 'My boyfriend proposed to me in the most creative way ever! We play a lot of video games, and I grew up on Playstation, so he got me a custom ring based on the Playstation controller. On either side of the diamond are the symbols from the buttons, with colored gems set in them!