# Sleep-Monitoring Jewelry The Oura Ring Monitors Your Sleep and Activity By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/oura-sleep-fitness-tracking-ring/38175/) & [ouraring](http://ouraring.com/) Billed as "the world's first [wellness ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-4-ceramic)", the Oura ring is a piece of aesthetically pleasing finger jewelry that is equipped with a [sleep and activity monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-4). The embedding of these monitors into a ring allows for users to take full advantage of the technology without feeling self-conscious about using the technology. The Oura ring was developed by Finnish industrial designer Harri Koskinen in collaboration with Oura's co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Kari Kivela. Based on over three decades of research and development by various Finnish wellness technology companies, the purpose of the Oura is to [keep track of sleep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-index-sleep-monitor), relaxation, activity and recovery using a simple stand-alone computer. Seeing as how this ring is able to perform functions that normally require several separate devices, it's an undeniable gamechanger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 83% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wellness-tracking Jewelry:** The Oura Ring is revolutionizing wellness tracking by combining fashion with health monitoring technology. - **Discreet Wearable Technology:** The Oura Ring is paving the way for discreet wearable technology that seamlessly integrates into everyday accessories. - **Sleep and Activity Monitoring:** The Oura Ring is leading the trend of wearable devices that monitor sleep and activity to enhance overall well-being. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Jewelry:** The fashion and jewelry industry can leverage the trend of wellness-tracking jewelry, incorporating technology seamlessly into their products. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with wearable technology companies and integrate monitoring devices into their offerings. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunity of developing discreet and aesthetically pleasing devices such as the Oura Ring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleep-Tracking Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-ring.md) - [Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-one.md) - [Metric-Tracking Smart Lightweight Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-ring-air.md) - [Health-Tracking Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthttracking-smart-rings.md) - [Health-Centric Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-1.md) - [Style-Conscious Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon.md) - [Sleep Apnea Detection Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-detection1.md) - [Health-Tracking Fitness Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuura.md) - [Featherlight Titanium Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-4.md)