# Shadow-Casting Rings The Heart of Love Collection Uses the Light to Show Your Heart By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-love-collection References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/07/12/casting-shadows-of-love/) & [the-heart-of-love](http://www.the-heart-of-love.com/) The Heart of Love collection of [rings and pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace) creatively uses the light to show off the wearer's love. Unique and something new, this ring attempts to recreate the image of the [wedding band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-heirlooms) on an open bible creating a heart. For something so small, the collection does an incredible job using shadows to the design's advantage. Made from [sterling silver with rhodium plating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth), this ring is unconventional, but it will always stand out. The jewelry in the Heart of Love collection could just be your favorite "something new." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shadow-casting Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry designers to explore the use of shadows to create unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Light-interactive Accessories:** Potential for accessories that respond to different lighting conditions and create visually stunning effects. - **Symbolic ​adornments:** A trend in jewelry design that focuses on representing deep emotions and messages through symbolic elements and visual metaphors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry Design:** Innovative designs for jewelry that incorporate shadow-casting techniques can captivate customers and offer a unique selling point. - **Artificial Jewelry:** Manufacturers of artificial jewelry can utilize light-interactive properties to create affordable and dazzling accessories. - **Wedding Industry:** Opportunity to provide couples with meaningful and symbolic wedding bands or accessories that incorporate the concept of shadows and light to represent their love and commitment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Empowering Love-Themed Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-on-lock.md) - [Love-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomellato-together.md) - [Moissanite Heart Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-become-one-necklace.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Romantic Curated Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-jewelry1.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Dynamic Energy-Inspired Luxury Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collections.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Curated V-Day Jewelry Assortments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-of-selflove.md)