Top 17 Gadget Rings (SUPER GALLERY)

Published: Jul 29, 08
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What makes a ring buzzworthy beyond fashion magazines and the jewelery blogosphere? High tech functionality and geek-chic design, for one!

Below are some of the most fascinating gadget rings featured on Trend Hunter. Some are electronic and perform tasks like controlling your iPod. Others aren’t that pretty, but are undeniably functional, such as the salt shaker ring.

Take some time to sift through these gems, and you’ll realize there’s nothing BoRing about this jewelery at all!

Functional Rings

Receipt Rings - “Ring Me Up” Tracks Your Purchases

Ken Goldman’s Ring Me Up is a unique ring that helps you keep track of all your receipts, allowing you to keep them literally on hand at all times. Goldman uses jewelry as a vehicle for social commentary… [More]

Schnitzel Hammer Jewelry - Tenderizer Ring

This great looking ring was originally made from that never used schnitzel hammer. The Tenderizer Ring was created by Ken Goldman, an artist known for bringing innovative new product to the world of modern… [More]

Salt Shaker Ring

A stylish and practical ring? The Spiced Lady Ring, designed by Chao & Eero Jewel, is a combination of both. The 1.35-in. high ring is crafted from sterling silver is definitely a conversational piece.… [More]

Bling That Blinds With Pepper Spray - The Stunning Ring

Now here’s a jewel hot enough to make grown men weep. Literally. This little piece of finger bling doubles as a weapon. Filled with pepper spray (“400 times stronger than the average jalapeno), this neat… [More]

Nail File Jewelry - Rasp Ring For Beauty Emergencies

A torn fingernail can do many bad things, contributing to many unwanted accidents; we all know that. Of course, the one time we don’t have our Emory board on us, is the one time we damage a nail. This… [More]

Perfume Rings

Using rapid prototyping resin, designer Johanna Jansson has created a perfume ring which adds useful purpose to an accessory that otherwise lacks function. Yanko Design describes, “The layered glass effects… [More]

Tech Rings

USB Engagement Ring - Swarovski Flash Drive (GALLERY)

We’ve seen a much of ultra geeky, yet highly unique gadgets to aid in marriage proposals, but these USB Flash Drive Swarovski Crystal Engagement Rings make it pretty high on my list of geek chic proposal… [More]

Remember Ring

If you’ve been looking for a ring that will heat up your finger on your anniversary, then… well, then you’re wierd. But now you’ll be happy. From Alaska Jewelry: The Remember Ring™ utilizes patent… [More]

Transfer Information Via Handshake - Smart Rings (GALLERY)

These rings add a gripping new meaning to “shake on it”. Each “smart” ring stores your details, transferred there via a digital business card the size of a credit card. To pass along your details… [More]

Apple Ring Remote - iRing Controls iPods (GALLERY)

Another brilliant design concept from Yanko Design. No, this is not meant to consummate your relationship with your media player! It’s just a remote control. I hate to be the spoiler again, but I have… [More]

Security in a Ring

Ever left your workstation without locking your computer, just to return and find that annoying co worker of yours browsing thorugh your mails. If yes, then this is something which you definitely need… [More]

Funky Ring Doubles as Mini Microphone - Analogue Aesthetics

Talk to the hand! Analogue Aesthetics made this one off microphone that can actually be hooked up and used via a minijack plug. If this could be wireless, how awesome would that be? With everything getting… [More]

Mini Camera At Your Fingertips - Canon Finger Snap

The Canon Snap concept is so James Bond. Not to mention, very cute. The mini camera can be worn like a ring and is as adorable as it is practical, and even has good functionality. “The Snap is tiny enough… [More]