Diamond Ring that Flashes Color Smartphone Alerts
August 03, 25
(IDEX Online) - A "quiet tech" diamond ring flashes different colors to alert the wearer to smartphone activity.
The 1.5-ct emerald-cut CVD lab grown stone is set in a white gold bezel, and will be available for pre-order in the third quarter of 2025 at around $3,000, with products expected to be delivered in mid-2026.
French startup Spktrl, which developed the Bluetooth-enabled, AI-powered device, says it's the first of its kind. There are other smart rings on the market, but they function as health and fitness trackers.
The sole function of Light Ring is to discreetly signal priority smartphone notifications, helping reduce digital distractions.
Built-in artificial intelligence learns user habits over time to refine which alerts activate the ring.
Spktrl was founded by Katia de Lasteyrie, a former innovation lead for LVMH's watches and jewelry division.
"Our technology isn't designed to replace phones or make you faster but to give you back control," she said.
"The stone is the interface, and the color is the language. Personalized to each user, our ring communicates important messages in a novel way that is truly mindful of their time and attention,"
Pix courtesy Spktrl.