# Contactless Payment Jewelry The Kerv Ring Works With NFC Technology for Seamless Transactions By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerv-ring References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/kerv-the-worlds-first-contactless-payment-ring/) & [kerv](http://kerv.com/) Those out there that are itching to ditch their wallet are sure to adore the Kerv Ring, which is innovatively designed to be your new wireless wallet disguised as a piece of jewelry. Coming in a variety of colors, the Kerv Ring uses Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology to allow you to use it like you use a [tap-based credit card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribble). Using the incorporated app, the Kerv Ring can be customized in a variety of ways to serve you: add new cards, control how much you're spending and even put a limit on the price-per-transaction to ensure you don't buy frivolous items on a whim. Designed with a unisex aesthetic for men and women alike, the Kerv Ring is helping to revolutionize the way we pay for our goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contactless Payment Jewelry:** The Kerv Ring combines fashion and technology to provide a seamless contactless payment experience. - **NFC Technology:** Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology is enabling innovative payment solutions such as the Kerv Ring. - **Wireless Wallet:** The Kerv Ring acts as a wireless wallet, eliminating the need to carry physical cards or cash. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Jewelry:** The fashion jewelry industry can explore the integration of technology to create stylish payment options. - **Mobile Payment:** The mobile payment industry can leverage NFC technology to develop more convenient and secure payment solutions. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate contactless payment capabilities in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-ring-design.md) - [Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-one.md) - [Subscription-Free Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeus-smart-ring.md) - [Accessible Titanium Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yring.md) - [Credit Card-Eliminating Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulwrist.md) - [High-End Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumi-ring.md) - [Updated Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-ring-2.md) - [Health-Tracking Fitness Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuura.md) - [Insight-Offering Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vera-ring.md)