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Internet Lingo Love Rings

This Handmade Silver Ring Represents the Digital Symbol of a Heart

— August 3, 2013 — Fashion
This handmade silver ring proves that we live in a digital age. Everything can be digitally represented nowadays, including the symbols we use to represent emotions like love. This jewelry design by Smiling-SilverSmith resembles the iconic Internet lingo of a heart.

For those who are not familiar, the Internet heart consists of a bracket and the number three; together, they’re supposed to resemble a sideways shape of a heart. The ring takes this and transfers it into jewelry. Made of polished sterling silver, the ring gives off a chic and modern vibe.

Unlike the fluffy red hearts we often see around Valentine’s day, this digital heart consists of clean-cut edges and is colorless. The design exemplifies contemporary typography, as well as reminding us that technology is affecting even the fashion and jewelry industry.
Trend Themes
1. Digital Symbol Jewelry - Jewelry that represents digital symbols and icons could become a popular trend for consumers who seek tech-inspired statement pieces.
2. Typography-inspired Designs - Designs that exemplify contemporary typography could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for jewelry and fashion designers who want to appeal to tech-savvy consumers.
3. Mixing Traditional with Digital - Blending traditional jewelry materials with digital symbols and designs presents an opportunity for jewelry designers to create unique pieces that cater to modern and tech-inspired consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - The jewelry industry could create a new market for consumers who seek unique and tech-inspired pieces by incorporating digital symbols and designs into their collections.
2. Fashion - Fashion designers could keep up with the digital age by incorporating typography-inspired designs and digital symbols into their collections for tech-savvy consumers.
3. Gifts and Souvenirs - Including digital symbol jewelry in gift and souvenir shops presents a new opportunity to cater to tourists and locals looking for unique, tech-inspired mementos.
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