# Verbose Engagement Jewelry Talking Ring Plays Proposal with Tiny Record Player By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-08-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-ring References: [lukejerram](http://www.lukejerram.com/projects/portrait_projecting_ring) & [lukejerram](http://www.lukejerram.com/projects/talking_ring) Before groom-to-be Luke Jerram worked with Tamrakar to create the [one-of-a-kind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneofakind-engagement-ring) Bespoke projector ring, he created a talking ring for his intended. The talking ring has a 20-second recorded message etched onto its surface. The message is Jerram's proposal and so his fiancée could hear it, he also created a [miniature record player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-marketing). The silver ring was etched with a vibrating diamond stylus in the spirit of Thomas Edison. As nerdy love goes, the talking ring is high on the list. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Verbose Jewelry:** The development of jewelry that incorporates technology and allows for the recording of personalized messages. - **Personalized Proposals:** The use of technology to enhance the proposal experience and create unique, personalized moments for couples. - **Nerdy Romance:** The trend of incorporating nerdy or geeky elements into traditional romantic gestures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can innovate by incorporating technology and personalization to create unique and meaningful pieces. - **Consumer Technology:** Consumer technology companies can create products that enhance romantic experiences, such as miniature record players or personalized message recording devices. - **Audio Recording:** Audio recording companies can develop new and creative ways to record personalized messages onto small surfaces such as rings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voice Capture Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-ring.md) - [Cocktail Flavor-Inspired Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontraditional-engagement-ring.md) - [Carrot-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-gold-engagement-ring.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Ultra-Chic Bridal Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-engagement-ring.md) - [Personalized Wedding Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-wedding-bands.md) - [AI-Powered Diamond Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spktrl-light-ring.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Luxurious Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-ring.md)