Story by Wendy Manning {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=755|imagecategories=0|}
Okay, so you totally messed up and didn’t get your man (or woman) an unacceptable gift during the holidays. Maybe you bought them something they really hate, as I did. I gave my husband a watch repair kit and book on how to fix watches, which I thought he’d really like because he could the fix the watch I gave him last Christmas. He did not like the kit. He immediately said, “I hate this. I think this gift is really for you, so I can fix all your broken s*#t.” And then the obligatory “airing of the grievances’ commenced and a Merry Christmas was had by all!
Anyway, it’s not too late for you, thanks to innovative designer Glen Liberman, owner of Kinekt Design in Livingston, New Jersey. Kinekt has introduced the Gear Ring, which had everyone at Barnett’s Harley-Davidson in El Paso doing a double-take and wanting to try it on. I heard “It spins!” about a dozen times. You’ll see it spin in the video above.
According to Glen, the Gear Ring is fabricated using 316L, which is the highest quality surgical stainless steel in the jewelry market. Stainless steel has properties which make it highly durable and resistant to tarnishing, fading, scratching, and rusting. It will not bend or break and is hypoallergenic for those with metal allergies — which, in my opinion, makes it a nice choice of a wedding band for all those guys who claim “I’m allergic to jewelry.” Yeah, right. But do keep in mind as with any piece of jewelry, especially on men, you have to be super careful and not wear it while working with any machinery, equipment or hazardous substances.
To care for the Gear Ring, Glen recommends soaking it in warm soapy water and wiping dry with a soft cloth. Please be sure to not use any harsh abrasives or household chemicals which may damage its natural protective coat. Please note that certain grainy materials (such as sand) may clog the gears, making the ring difficult to spin, and may be difficult to remove.
The Gear Ring is very cool, if I do say so myself. It retails for $165 and includes free world-wide shipping. For sizing information and more, visit Glen at www.kinektdesign.com.