# Political Geography Jewelry The Take and Give Rings Portray a Rich Europe and Arid Africa By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-and-give-rings References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/02/21/take-and-give-rings-by-verena-schreppel.php) & [verena.reisephon.de](http://verena.reisephon.de/index.php/collection/take-and-give) It would be a mistake to appreciate [these accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaillard-jewelry) as purely pretty, for the Take and Give Rings by Verena Schreppel have political connotations. Outlines of the two continents have been sculpted and extruded to form thick land masses with a cutout for the wearer’s finger. A pale maple wood has been used to carve the Africa accessory, while the Europe band has been forged of [gold-plated silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited). Making a statement about economic relations between the countries in these regions, the Take and Give Rings are an ironic play on [friendship charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-jewelry) that don’t fit together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Political Geography Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry designers to create accessories with political and social commentary. - **Economic Relations Commentary:** Opportunity to incorporate symbols and designs into products that comment on economic relations between countries. - **Alternative Friendship Charms:** Opportunity to create unique and thought-provoking friendship charms that challenge traditional notions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can explore new ways to incorporate political and social commentary into their designs. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can introduce products that serve as conversation starters about economic relations. - **Gift and Souvenir:** Gift and souvenir companies can offer alternative friendship charms that promote discussion and reflection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Mined Metal Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2er.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Southern Africa-Inspired Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messika.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.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) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Geometric Jewelry Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique.md)