The Silver Cross — Triple Gothic Cross Ear Cup Enclosure for AirPods Max (1st & 2nd Gen)
SPECIMEN NO. 079 — CRUX ARGENTI
Series: Forbidden Specimens | Dark Academia Artifacts
[ Custom-Engineered Exclusively for Apple AirPods Max 1st & 2nd Generation ]
📜 The Curator's Field Notes
"Forged in silent silver, anchored in deep obsidian night—a sacred crest of enduring quietude."
Forged in the traditions of medieval silversmiths and Gothic reliquary art, the triple floral cross—Crux Argenti—serves as an enduring symbol of sacred protection and solemn heraldry. Set against deep obsidian blackness, the interconnected heraldic cross emblem combines delicate filigree scrollwork with the sharp, disciplined geometry of historic sanctuary art.
Designed as a sleek, dark academia ear cup enclosure for Apple AirPods Max (1st & 2nd Generation), this shell captures the refined luxury of gothic silver heraldry. Centered against a smooth, velvet-matte black backdrop, the crisp silver triple-cross motif creates a bold yet minimalist aesthetic contrast.
🔬 Artifact Details & Visual Anatomy
- 01. Triple Silver Cross & Obsidian Backdrop — Centrally features a crisp, intricately detailed silver gothic triple-cross emblem set against a deep midnight-black background.
- 02. High-Precision Graphic & Matte Finish — Engineered with premium fade-resistant UV printing technology, bringing high-contrast silver highlights, pitch-black depth, and a smooth matte surface that repels fingerprints.
- 03. Precision Universal AirPods Max Fit (Gen 1 & 2) — Exact port alignments for both Lightning (1st Gen) and USB-C (2nd Gen) charging ports, Digital Crown cutouts, noise-cancellation microphone vents, and button access.
- 04. Smart Case Compatible Armor — Ultra-slim, high-impact polycarbonate shield protects aluminum ear cups without interfering with Apple Smart Case magnetic sleep mode.
📦 Specimen Dossier & Product Specifications
- Compatibility: Apple AirPods Max 1st Gen (Lightning) & 2nd Gen (USB-C)
- Shell: Ultra-lightweight, high-impact polycarbonate (PC)
- Finish: Scratch-resistant matte anti-fingerprint coating with HD UV graphic print
- Installation: Easy snap-on, no tools or adhesives required
- Smart Case Ready: Fits directly into official Apple Smart Case
- Packaging: Dark velvet-finish collector's box
Shipping & Delivery
Good news – it's your lucky day! We offer FREE shipping on all standard orders, no matter where in the world you are.
We've got teams in Australia, the US, the UK, and the EU ready to print and ship your order. Because we're all about mindful consumption, your goodies are made to order – this means we take around 2–5 business days to produce them before they ship. It's better for the planet (less waste!) and means your order is made just for you. Please note that shipping times below are in addition to our production time.
AUSTRALIA (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Aus Post Standard: 3–7 business days
$4.95 AUD – Aus Post Express: 1–3 business days
USA (Shipped from US)
FREE – DHL Standard: 8–10 business days
$3.95 USD – DHL Express: 3–6 business days
UK (Shipped from UK)
FREE – Royal Mail (non-tracked): 3–6 business days
FREE – Evri Tracked Parcel: 2–4 business days
£3.95 – Evri Next Day: 1–2 business days
EUROPE (Shipped from Italy)
Zone 1 – Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Romania
FREE – European Standard (tracked): 8–12 business days
Zone 2 – Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Norway, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Türkiye
FREE – European Standard (tracked): 8–20 business days
CANADA (Shipped from US)
DHL International Standard (tracked): 8–15 business days
Heads up: Duties/taxes may apply. These are set by Canadian customs and are the customer's responsibility.
NEW ZEALAND (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Int. Standard (non-tracked): 8–15 business days
$13.95 AUD – Int. Standard (tracked): 6–10 business days
$29.95 AUD – Int. Express: 3–5 business days
ASIA (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Int. Standard (non-tracked): 8–15 business days
$24.95 AUD – Int. Standard (tracked): 6–11 business days
$39.95 AUD – Int. Express: 3–5 business days
HONG KONG (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Int. Standard (tracked): 8–15 business days
$200 HKD – Int. Express (tracked): 2–4 business days
REST OF THE WORLD (Shipped from UK)
FREE – Airmail (non-tracked): 10–25 business days
$12.95 AUD – Int. Priority: 4–8 business days
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