# Virtual Ring-Shopping Platforms The Shop 4 Rings App Lets Consumers Try on Jewelry Through AR By M | Published 2016-03-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/try-on-jewelry References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/shop-4-ring-lets-you-virtually-try-on-jewelry/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shop-4-rings-buy-best-jewelry/id1078909834?mt=8) The Shop 4 Rings iOS app is designed to let consumers try on jewelry without having to venture in store. The app uses augmented reality to simulate the [trying on experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bariano), allowing consumers to test out different ring styles and sizes through a [mobile jewelry store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blng). The use of augmented reality allows consumers the opportunity to have an in-store personalized shopping experience from the comfort of their own home. The app is designed to allow consumers to test out jewelry products prior to purchase and free of charge. The app makes use of a smartphone camera to scan the shopper's hand and then applying the company's different rings onto the photograph as the app is able to place rings onto the different fingers. The platform has customized features allowing consumers to zoom in and out and adjust the ring sizes to suit their hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Ring-shopping Platforms:** Augmented reality technology is being used to create virtual ring-shopping platforms, allowing consumers to try on jewelry from the comfort of their own home. - **Augmented Reality in Retail:** AR technology is revolutionizing the retail industry by providing consumers with immersive, in-store-like experiences from their smartphones. - **Personalized Shopping Experiences:** Virtual ring-shopping platforms allow consumers to have personalized shopping experiences by trying on different ring styles and sizes before making a purchase. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can benefit from virtual ring-shopping platforms as it enables consumers to try on and visualize jewelry before buying, increasing the likelihood of sales. - **Retail:** AR technology in retail has the potential to enhance the online shopping experience, attracting more customers and increasing sales. - **Mobile Applications:** The development of mobile apps like Shop 4 Rings opens up new opportunities for personalized virtual shopping experiences, expanding the mobile application industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-try-on-technology.md) - [AR Watch Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-corp-and-timez.md) - [AR Retail Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-digital-and-deepar.md) - [AR Garment Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-1.md) - [Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appy-pie-endpoint.md) - [Interactive VR Styling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-crew-virtual-closet.md) - [AR Bag Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bags-virtual-tryon.md) - [AR Furniture Testing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinterest-ar-furniture.md) - [AI-Assisted Jewelry Design Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blng.md)