Recently, a close friend of mine told me about her engagement. Her now-husband, a true romantic at heart, planned the entire evening including, of course, the proposal itself, amid fireflies in a hidden and meaningful space in New York’s Central Park. My friend, ever inquisitive, nearly ruined the narrative of the night when she noticed the unusual bulge in her husband’s pocket. “What is that? Is that a ring or something?” She said. It was, but as the night went on, he threw enough curveballs to circumvent the sleuth and give her a genuine surprise. This is a common occurrence and for those seeking a truly shocking moment unveiling the band signifying an undying devotion, 3D printing has an answer.
Available through IncogNerdo Apparel, the Ultra Slim Ring Box stealthily hides a ring from a suspecting lover by fitting perfectly in one’s pocket without any sign of its gilded presence. There are a few measurement requirements so that the box can close: the box holds 9.5 mm at the top and 4mm in the band. It is possible to glue or tape felt to the inside of the box to prevent knocking within the box. The holder twists up to 45 degrees making it easy to place a ring in the holder and make for an impressive dramatic movement when opened for display. As of now, it costs roughly $45 through IncogNerdo’s site.
In this case, 3D printing does not buck tradition, but finds a way to improve a special element during what many see as one of the truly beautiful events in life. While the love may not be secret or the devotion to your significant other, the proposal can be a cascade of emotion. What better way to manifest the tears and joy and eyes overwhelmed, taken aback in resplendent surprise than with a ring unnoticed but ever present until the utterly perfect moment?
Rip Off of a design by Andrew Zo – http://andrewzo.com/clifton/