# Remarkable Rustic Rings Yasushi Jona Creates Strikingly Unique Jewelry By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yasushi-jona References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2011/03/28/shipwreck-rings-by-yasushi-jona) & [jona-jewelry](http://jona-jewelry.com/) The [rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-bands) created by Yasushi Jona are some of the most [unique pieces of jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) you will probably ever come across. Each ring has a distinct look that is meant to look as if it was a found object picked up off of the deck of a sunken ship. Yasushi Jona has masterfully given every single one of his creations a fascinating [rusted and corroded look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin). Yasushi Jona is a Japan-based designer who has an education in fine arts as well as in metal hammering, and has lectured for several years in college jewelry courses. The intriguing works of Yasushi Jona would surely make for amazing gifts. It would be really interesting to see people's reactions when given one of Yasushi Jona's unconventional pieces of jewelry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unique Jewelry:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the jewelry industry by creating truly unique and unconventional pieces like Yasushi Jona's rusted and corroded rings. - **Artistic Metal Hammering:** The trend of combining fine arts education with metal hammering techniques presents an opportunity for innovative designs in jewelry and metalworking. - **Rustic Aesthetic:** The demand for rustic, weathered aesthetics in jewelry design can be capitalized on by offering handcrafted pieces that resemble found objects with a sunken ship appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can benefit from incorporating unconventional designs and artistic techniques to offer unique and captivating pieces to customers. - **Metalworking:** Innovations in metal hammering and metalworking techniques can disrupt the industry and result in the creation of one-of-a-kind jewelry designs. - **Gifts:** The gift industry can tap into the trend of unique jewelry designs to offer unconventional and remarkable gift options that stand out from the typical offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stasto-stand-stones.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Unique Wedding Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-bands.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Understated Made-to-Order Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-ring-1.md) - [Personalized Wedding Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-wedding-bands.md)