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# Unromantic Nuptial Rings
The Reality Check Wedding Ring by Josien Pieters

By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-24 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reality-check-wedding-ring
References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/015165.php) & [josienpieters.nl](http://www.josienpieters.nl/)

Josien Pieters, a designer from the Netherlands, has brought reality to the [engagement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneofakind-<a%20class=)-ring'>wedding ring. The Reality Check Wedding Ring, featured in the gallery, has three different forms, each representing stages of a relationship.

The Reality Check Wedding Ring begins with a [butterfly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring), which is romantic and flighty and encapsulates the feelings surrounding an engagement. Next is the cage, a not-so-optimistic view of what it's like to actually be married. Finally, Pieters has created a ring for divorce: pliers, which metaphorically pry you out of the cage and out of your now-defunct relationship.

The Reality Check Wedding Ring may not be a good idea for a budding romance, but jaded divorcees ought to get a kick out of it.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.0/10
- Popularity: 84% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Symbolic Wedding Rings:** Designers are creating wedding rings that symbolize different stages of a relationship, offering a unique and meaningful choice for couples.
- **Reality-inspired Jewelry:** Jewelry designers are embracing the reality of relationships through their creations, reflecting the highs and lows of love and marriage.
- **Emotional Engagement Rings:** Engagement rings are evolving to represent a range of emotions, allowing couples to express their feelings in a unique and personal way.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can explore the concept of creating symbolic rings that tell a story or represent different stages of relationships, offering customers a distinct and emotional jewelry experience.
- **Relationship Counseling:** Relationship counselors can utilize reality-inspired jewelry, such as the Reality Check Wedding Ring, as a tool to initiate conversations about the ups and downs of relationships, helping couples address expectations and navigate challenges.
- **Wedding Planning:** Wedding planners can leverage the trend of emotional engagement rings to offer couples more personalized and meaningful options, helping them create a wedding ceremony that truly reflects their unique love story.

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