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Sugar-Glazed Wedding Bands

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Tammy Young Eun Kim Designs an Unusual Doughnut Engagement Ring

— June 10, 2012 — Lifestyle
While most proposals end with a diamond rock, pastry enthusiasts may choose to pop the question accompanied by a delicious doughnut engagement ring. The whimsical sprinkled band is designed by Los Angeles-based artist Tammy Young Eun Kim.

Marge Simpson would certainly get a kick out of receiving this ring over the real fried treat. This Homer-appropriate accessory is created using a combination of enamel, silver and copper. The sprinkle-topped doughnut will certainly have your sweetheart gushing over the sugar-coated gesture. While they say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, these playful pastry rings may have some soon-to-be-brides considering otherwise.

Unorthodox wedding proposals and rings are gaining popularity as grooms seek to impress their brides with chivalrous acts. Have your sweetie saying I do with the playful doughnut engagement ring.
Trend Themes
1. Unorthodox Wedding Proposals - The rise in popularity of unorthodox wedding proposals presents an opportunity for innovative and creative ways to pop the question.
2. Whimsical Jewelry Design - The growing trend of whimsical jewelry design opens up opportunities for unique and unconventional accessories that cater to individual tastes and interests.
3. Food-inspired Engagement Rings - The emergence of food-inspired engagement rings provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to combine culinary delights with traditional symbols of love and commitment.
Industry Implications
1. Wedding Planning and Services - The wedding planning and services industry can tap into the trend of unorthodox wedding proposals by offering specialized services and products to facilitate memorable and creative proposals.
2. Jewelry Design and Manufacturing - The jewelry design and manufacturing industry can embrace the trend of whimsical jewelry design by creating unique and personalized pieces that cater to individual tastes and preferences.
3. Food and Culinary Products - The food and culinary products industry has an opportunity to collaborate with jewelry designers to create food-inspired engagement rings that combine culinary delights and traditional symbols of love.
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