# Gold Bandage Rings Alyssa Dee Kraus Designs By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-12-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alyssa-dee-kraus-designs-the-bandage-ring-for-the-serious-mess-up References: [luxurylaunches](http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fashion/bandage_for_the_heart_made_of_precious_metals.php) & [alyssadeekrauss](http://www.alyssadeekrauss.com/bandagehome/BandagesForTheHeart.html) If you think it will take more than dinner or a bottle of wine to make up with your sweetheart, you'll need a [bandage ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid). These cute rings come in [sterling silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-bands) or if it takes more, they also come in 18 K gold. It can also be used as a Bandage of Honor for someone who came through a tough time! **Implications** - Jewelry can be difficult to execute given its form and miniature nature. As an attempt to invigorate the very concept of accessorizing, brands have been looking to banal objects as a source of inspiration to make new jewelry products that have a "je ne sais quoi" and often, an uncanny quality. This whimsical aesthetic is reflective of modern designs that consumers can identify with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Jewelry:** Brands are becoming inspired by banal objects to create jewelry with a whimsical aesthetic. - **Uncanny Accessories:** The trend of using banal objects as inspiration results in jewelry products with an uncanny quality. - **Modern Designs:** Consumers are drawn to jewelry designs that reflect a modern aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry Making:** The jewelry industry can explore new design concepts by incorporating banal objects into their products. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessory industry can tap into the trend of whimsical jewelry to offer unique and unconventional products. - **Artisan Jewelry:** Artisan jewelry makers can embrace the trend of modern designs to cater to consumers who prefer contemporary aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Healthcare-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-coterie.md) - [Pasta-Themed Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-love.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Jewelry-Revealing Rock Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-4.md) - [Artful Bandage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid.md) - [Gold-Tonal Ring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crw001g9jr.md) - [Curated V-Day Jewelry Assortments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-of-selflove.md) - [Gem-Studded Songwriter Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandana-royale.md)