# Bookworm Jewelery Jeremy May Creates Stunning Paper Rings from Books By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-rings-from-books References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/30/paper-rings-from-books/) & [littlefly](http://littlefly.co.uk/littlefly_wordpress/?page_id=5) Jeremy May is an artist who specializes in making paper rings from books. May cuts holes into books and uses the pages to make rings! Now you can wear your favorite book on your finger. May laminates the paper rings from books before he makes them, so you don't have to worry about them falling apart in the rain. Check out the gallery to see some instant classics turned into [jewelery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry). Stay reading, my friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 69% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Jewellery:** Repurposing books into wearable accessories presents an opportunity for brands to tap into eco-conscious consumer behavior, creating upcycled jewellery that stands out in the market. - **Book-themed Fashion Accessories:** Creating fashion accessories that represent the wearer's favorite book or literary character presents an opportunity for brands to tap into the popularity of book culture. - **Sustainable Art:** Creating sustainable art by recycling paper or books creates opportunities for artists to tap into eco-conscious consumers, who prioritize sustainable products and support companies with environmentally friendly practices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of upcycling books into wearable accessories by collaborating with artists to create collections or by creating their own lines based on popular book titles. - **Publishing Industry:** Collaborating with artists who create upcycled jewellery from books presents an opportunity for the publishing industry to reconnect with readers as well as promote new and exciting works. - **Eco-friendly Products Industry:** Creating sustainable art using recycled paper or books presents an opportunity for companies in the eco-friendly products industry to tap into the rising popularity of eco-conscious consumer behavior. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Jewelry-Centric Coffee-Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solange-azagurypartridge.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) - [Plant-Mined Metal Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2er.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stasto-stand-stones.md)