# Dorky Tribal Jewelry 'I Am Dorkas' Rings Are Modern Adornments For Old Souls By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-dorkas-rings References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/rings-by-i-am-dorkas/#more-28659) & [iamdorkas.bigcartel](http://iamdorkas.bigcartel.com/category/rings) These *I Am Dorkas* rings are one-of-a-kind [finger adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie) inspired by the cultural heritage of each designer. With a tag-line that says “modern jewelry for the ancient soul” the *I Am Dorkas* rings can appeal to any age group and across many cultures. Marianna Jamadi is the head of the collaborative *I Am Dorkas* rings project. The designers are Finnish, Portuguese and Indonesian and have used [tribal and traditional elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talisman-collection) to influence their perspective on [jewelry design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 41% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cultural-inspired Jewelry:** Creating jewelry designs inspired by different cultural elements can appeal to people of various age groups and cultures. - **Personalized Adornments:** Creating one-of-a-kind finger adornments can become a trend as it provides a personalized touch to one's accessories. - **Modernizing Traditional Jewelry:** Modernizing traditional jewelry by incorporating contemporary elements in the design can cater to consumers looking for a fusion of traditional and modern styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Jewelry:** Incorporating traditional and cultural elements can provide opportunities for the fashion and jewelry industries to create unique designs. - **Art and Design:** Exploring different cultural inspirations in art and design can provide opportunities for professionals in the creative industry. - **Heritage and Tourism:** Incorporating traditional and cultural elements in design can provide opportunities for professionals in the heritage and tourism industries to promote cultural awareness and appreciation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Demi-Fine Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaria-london.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md)