# Treat-Serving Rings These 3D-Printed Ring Designs Let You Eat Cake, Cookies and Berries By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-ring References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/371914/Beautiful-3D-Printed-Rings-Let-You-Create-Edible-Gems-With-Sweets-Cakes/) & [tourdefork.net](http://www.tourdefork.net/portfolio/the-future-of-diy-laser-cut-rings/) These 3D-printed ring designs from TourDeFork offer up the perfect trifecta of food, technology and fashion. The acrylic rings were formed with 3D printing, CNC technology and laser cutting, creating specific shapes like points, claws and pincers to hold treats like [cookies, cakes and fresh fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cookie-rings). Although these plain accessories seem so simple, the addition of a food item acts like the jewel that makes each piece precious. Although TourDeFork created these [unusual ring designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo) specifically for Italian magazine CASAfacile as a way to show the future of DIY, rather than using plates, any of these five unique rings would be a novel way to serve [fruits and desserts at a party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k) that people would definitely remember. Without sacrificing taste, treats can be enjoyed without needlessly creating waste, especially since the rings could be used more than once. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Accessories:** The use of 3D printing in creating unique and innovative accessories opens up opportunities for personalized and customizable designs. - **Food-focused Fashion:** The combination of food and fashion creates a novel and attention-grabbing trend, allowing for unique ways to incorporate edible elements into clothing and accessories. - **Sustainable Partyware:** Designing functional and reusable partyware items like treat-serving rings reduces waste and offers a more environmentally-friendly option for serving food at events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of food-inspired accessories and clothing designs to cater to consumers' desire for unique and attention-grabbing products. - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can capitalize on the demand for personalized and customizable accessories, expanding their offerings beyond traditional applications. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can provide sustainable partyware options like treat-serving rings as a unique and eco-friendly solution for serving food at parties and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-ring-pop-mold.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Beverage-Aesthetic Playful Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slush-ring.md) - [Jewelry-Revealing Rock Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-4.md) - [Customizable Ring Print Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signet-print-kit.md) - [Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stasto-stand-stones.md) - [Edible QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interiqr.md) - [Playful Biscuit-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-rings-celebration-cake.md) - [Industrial Fidget-Friendly Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-mechanical-ring.md)