String Ring Review and Giveaway!

I love jewelery with a secondary meaning! Being able to express yourself in a unique way is always fun! I was so excited to find String Ring!  They offer super cute rings that can express any feeling!  

The String-Ring is a cue to remind yourself and those who notice it, to be kind to one another. To do a kind act, say, or even think something kind. Each color of string represents a specific kindness reminder.Colors signify different things from culture to culture. When choosing the color string to be worn on your String-Ring, keep in mind some of these common meanings to communicate your intentions.

Color Codes:
White:Peace, life and simplicity. Remember to be kind to yourself. Slow down, take a deep breath, and relax tense muscles. Take time for yourself everyday to just be in silence.


Blue: tranquility.Remember to be Patient. Use tense moments as time to practice deep breathing and relaxation. This gives you time to think before you react.


Green or Brown: nature. Remember to be Respectful of the Environment All things have value and should always be respected.


Red or Pink: love.Remember to be Kind.Always be kind to others. After all, kindness generates more kindness.


Orange:Energy & enthusiasm. Remember to laugh. Laughter is the best medicine.  Especially when you laugh at yourself! 


Silver: Wisdom & understanding. Remember to forgive.  This is a gift you give to all. Even yourself. 


Yellow: Optimism:  Remember to  be grateful. Count your blessings and be thankful for the goodness in others. 


Black: Depth, introspection and harmony. Remember to eAbsorb every moment. Accept and enjoy it, and learn from it. And, most of all, share what you’ve learned.


Purple:empathy. Remember to be Tolerant.We come from different places, but from one common source.


Gold:giving. Remember to Give. Gold is the color of wealth. You have something to give: attention, knowledge, time, money, or even a smile. It's only yours so that you can give it.
 It even comes in this cute bag!!


I chose the red one, because I am a hopeless romantic ☺ It was super cute and I loved that I could change the colors if I choose!  The sizes of the rings are true to regular sizes.  I loved that the ring supports kindness!   This is something we sometimes lack or forget in this world, and that is unacceptable.  This ring spreads a message of positivity!  

Here is a little about the designers:

The String-Ring Story

Who We Are

Originally from Oklahoma, my husband Jeff and I moved to beautifully wooded Kingwood, Texas in 1996. Jeffrey, our only child, was born shortly after. Both graphic designers, Jeff soon found his role as Creative Director specializing in web design and branding. I began working as a freelance designer and started doing volunteer work at Jeffrey's school when he began kindergarten. As much as I loved the school programs, I couldn't help but feel that the kids could really benefit from and needed a kindness program, but I wasn't sure how to go about it.

The Idea

It seems to me as though everywhere you look, you come across rude behavior in our society. I've observed, through personal experience or news programming, such violent behavior as road rage, campus rampages, ugly office politics, weapons and threats in the schools, most recently cyber bullies, and simply just a basic lack of respect in our everyday interactions with those around us. I've asked myself, "How can we teach our children to be kind and compassionate when such aggressive behavior is exhibited everywhere you look?"

One evening, my husband asked me to critique the layout design of a jewelry website he had just built for a western jewelry designer whose work was heavy on symbolism - String-Ring started to take shape. Thinking to myself, "I could create an inspirational ring reminding people to be kind using the old custom of tying a string around your finger."

The Process

I purchased several different kinds of sheet metal and went to work on my idea. Using my son as a guinea pig to wear the ring, I fashioned several mock-ups until I was ready to send the ring design to a jeweler and have a prototype produced. Even after the prototype was made, still changes went into place to create yet another. I had to find the right design to hold the string in place, and I wanted the colored string to be noticeable enough to send the kindness message but not overpower the ring. The stringing also had many different incarnations. I began using white string and dipping the ends in paint, but eventually decided to go with colored string. First using hemp string, which I soon discovered frayed, and then switched to waxed cotton. Always keeping cost of materials in mind, so kids could be able to afford the ring.

The Peace and Love message of the Sixties Movement felt appropriate for our branding, so we modernized the peace symbol and came up with the Pass It On! tag line (sort of "Pay It Forward"). Jeff built the on-line store and I sent out a flood of emails and press releases notifying friends, family and community that String-Ring is now in business.

So here we are, hoping to communicate a positive message and play our small part in making our world just a little kinder.

Peace,
Tina

You can even change the colors with the pack of 20 strings that comes with your ring! 

Go to String Ring to buy your own ring for $28.95!

You can win your own String Ring!  Here is how to win!:  

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Go to String Ring and tell me which color fits you best! Leave your answer in a comment below. Be sure I have your email addy to contact you if you are the winner!  

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Contest begins now and ends July 20, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize. Good luck!

String Ring provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product