# Sugar-Glazed Wedding Bands Tammy Young Eun Kim Designs an Unusual Doughnut Engagement Ring By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughnut-engagement-ring References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/pink-glazed-sprinkled-doughnut-engagement-ring/) & [youngeunkim](http://www.youngeunkim.com/portfolio) While most proposals end with a diamond rock, pastry enthusiasts may choose to pop the question accompanied by a delicious doughnut engagement ring. The whimsical sprinkled band is designed by Los Angeles-based artist Tammy Young Eun Kim. Marge Simpson would certainly get a kick out of receiving this ring over the real fried treat. This Homer-appropriate accessory is created using a combination of enamel, silver and copper. The sprinkle-topped doughnut will certainly have your sweetheart gushing over the sugar-coated gesture. While they say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, these playful pastry rings may have some soon-to-be-brides considering otherwise. [Unorthodox wedding proposals and rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-bands) are gaining popularity as grooms seek to impress their brides with chivalrous acts. Have your sweetie saying I do with the playful doughnut engagement ring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unorthodox Wedding Proposals:** The rise in popularity of unorthodox wedding proposals presents an opportunity for innovative and creative ways to pop the question. - **Whimsical Jewelry Design:** The growing trend of whimsical jewelry design opens up opportunities for unique and unconventional accessories that cater to individual tastes and interests. - **Food-inspired Engagement Rings:** The emergence of food-inspired engagement rings provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to combine culinary delights with traditional symbols of love and commitment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wedding Planning and Services:** The wedding planning and services industry can tap into the trend of unorthodox wedding proposals by offering specialized services and products to facilitate memorable and creative proposals. - **Jewelry Design and Manufacturing:** The jewelry design and manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of whimsical jewelry design by creating unique and personalized pieces that cater to individual tastes and preferences. - **Food and Culinary Products:** The food and culinary products industry has an opportunity to collaborate with jewelry designers to create food-inspired engagement rings that combine culinary delights and traditional symbols of love. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Onion Ring Proposals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-ring-proposal.md) - [Carrot-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-gold-engagement-ring.md) - [Cocktail Flavor-Inspired Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontraditional-engagement-ring.md) - [Sandwich-Based Diamond Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-pound-cod-sandwich.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Ultra-Chic Bridal Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-engagement-ring.md) - [Sparkling Sandwich-Shaped Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baguette-ring.md) - [Jewelry-Revealing Rock Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-4.md)