First Time: Things
Silver and Gold
Master jeweler Bruce Workman—who has been designing jewelry for 35 years—created this pendant after he began playing pickleball last year. It’s set with a peridot “pickleball,” and Workman can customize the back with initials or dates. Paddle with Bezel Set Peridot, $149 for sterling silver, $500 for 10K gold; pickleball-bling.com
Double Hit
Who says your love of the game can’t go beyond activewear? Make your passion for pickleball known with these handmade sterling silver cuff links and matching tie clip, which look great in boardrooms, at black-tie events, and everywhere in between. PickleballGold Pickleball Cuff Links and Tie Clip set, $345; etsy.com/shop/PickleballGold
Lock On
Players of any age will love the wood keychains that the artisans at BrazenBear Woodworks hand paint in nearly any color (or they’ll leave it natural, if you prefer). Each paddle is about two inches in length yet lightweight, so it won’t add extra heft to a pocket or bag. And they make great little gifts. BrazenBear Woodworks pickleball keychain, $7; etsy.com/shop/BrazenBearWoodworks
Top Pins
Make a style statement while keeping flyaway hair from getting in the way of your serve with hairpins handmade by Naples, Florida, designer Laurie Szittai. PickleballDesigns Mix Hairpins, $4.95 for
set of 4; etsy.com/shop/PickleballDesigns
Bling Shot
If you’ve been looking to add a little sparkle to your game—or give a gift to your favorite doubles partner—these 14K rose gold–plated paddle earrings have you covered. Each one features a faceted lab-created birthstone “pickleball” of your choice. They also come in sterling silver and yellow gold–plated versions. Pickleball Dangle Post Earrings with Birthstone, $129; crosscourtjewelry.com
Both Sides Now
This reversible sterling silver pickleball pendant (and accompanying chain) is just the thing to complete any on- or off-court outfit. On one side the surface is stippled for a more textured look; the other is polished smooth for game-time shine. Reversible Sterling Silver Pickleball Pendant, $95 including 18-inch chain; pickleballcentral.com
Drink Shot
You and your friends can toast your best lob, serve, or passing shot without ever losing track of your wine or cocktail glass—just slip a delightful charm around your glass. Pickleball Designs Wine Charms, $10.95 to $14.95 for set of 4, 6, or 8 colors; etsy.com/shop/PickleballDesigns
