# Oceanic Jewelry Storage West Elm's Whale Ring Holder Boasts a Brass Materiality By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whale-ring-holder References: [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products/whale-ring-holder-d2927/?pkey=cjewelry-boxes-displays||&cm_src=jewelry-boxes-displays||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-) Crafted from brass, this whale-shaped ring holder is a home accessory that will appeal to nautical decor fans. The item draws inspiration from nature and is shaped to resemble a whale's tail. Handmade in India, [West Elm's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament) whale ring holder is priced at a $15 rate and is a chic gift item with charming design details. Thanks to its gilded, brass finish, this [jewelry storage solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-yang-jewelry) works in both modern and eclectic spaces. Its oceanic theme complements beach homes, [nautical bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuckernuck) and hipster-approved studio apartments with more than one style inspiration. As nostalgia re-emerges in the world of fashion and home decor, a young generation of millennial consumers is embracing a vintage inspiration. Blending style with function, this object appears antiquated and hand-made but is available for the budget-conscious buyer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nautical Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modern and innovative home accessories inspired by nautical themes. - **Brass Jewelry Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and stylish storage solutions for jewelry using brass materials. - **Vintage-inspired Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine vintage aesthetics with modern functionality to cater to the growing millennial consumer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and automation into home decor products to enhance convenience and functionality. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design fashion accessories that incorporate nautical elements and can be personalized or customized by the consumer. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize traditional craftsmanship techniques in the creation of unique and handmade home decor items, targeting the niche market of nostalgia-loving consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ferris Wheel-Shaped Jewelry Organizress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferris-jewelry-organizer.md) - [Mixed Material Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resin-dragon-egg-ornament.md) - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Understated Made-to-Order Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-ring-1.md) - [Luxurious Handmade Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-handmade-jewelry.md) - [Sea Pebble-Inspired Serveware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-wearstler.md) - [Hypoallergenic Waterproof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co.md)