Fidget Rings Are Cute *And* Can Help You De-Stress (And No, They’re Not Fidget Spinners)

Just as the popularity around fidget spinners has begun winding down, there’s a new and similar trend taking its place: fidget rings, which are cute *and* can help you deal with anxiety and nervousness. What more could you want out of an accessory?

When you first hear “fidget ring,” it’s easy to assume that it is basically a fidget spinner on a ring, which seems awkward, uncomfortable, and a little unrealistic. But that’s not it at all. Fidget rings are so aesthetically pleasing that they could easily be confused as just, well, another ring. And as a bonus, they can help you get through the day when you’re feeling stressed.

The concept behind the fidget ring is similar to the one behind fidget spinners: It’s a tool that gives you something to keep your hands busy when you’re feeling anxious or nervous. A fidget ring is made with beads that you can move around and twirl whenever you feel the need to do so. Instead of spinning something, you’re playing with movable beads. It’s basically a fidget spinner for adults who want to relieve their anxiety in a more subtle way.

A few different brands carry fidget rings, including one of our favorites, PATTI + RICKY, a company that sells accessories for differently abled people. You can buy the below triangle fidget ring for $31 on their website.

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PATTI + RICKY offer a variety of fidget rings in different shapes and metals, so you can choose what you like the best. And if a ring isn’t your thing, the company also sells fidget necklaces, which are the same idea.

The brand StimTastic sells a fidget ring that is disguised as an ordinary ring: It’s an infinity ring made of two bands. The outer band is movable and the inner band is not, allowing you to spin the one band over the other whenever you need to. You can buy it on the site for $9.50.

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And if you want even more options, Etsy has a few pages dedicated to fidget rings in tons of different designs, shapes, and colors.

So are these actually worth purchasing? If you deal with a lot of stress and anxiety, they probably are. While there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that fidgeting helps relieve anxiety and increases focus, fidgeting is known as a natural response to stress, suggesting that there is definitely something to this trend. And, hey, it’s definitely worth a try when it also comes in the form of cute jewelry.