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Rings Market to Expand by USD 45.2 Billion (2024-2028) Driven by Rising Wedding Ring Demand, How AI is Transforming the Market Landscape- According to Technavio

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NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global rings market size is estimated to grow by USD 45.2 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 8.53%  during the forecast period. Increasing demand for wedding rings is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing focus of vendors on brand endorsement. However, availability of counterfeit rings in market  poses a challenge. Key market players include Brilliant Earth LLC, Charles and Colvard Ltd., Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited, Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA, David Yurman Enterprises LLC, GIVA Jewellery, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Pandora Jewelry LLC, PC Jeweller Ltd., ROBBINS BROS, Signet Jewelers Ltd., Swarovski AG, Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., The LVMH group, The Swatch Group Ltd., and Tiffany and Co.

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Rings Market Scope

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Details

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 – 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 8.53%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 45.2 billion

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

7.72

Regional analysis

APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America

Performing market contribution

APAC at 51%

Key countries

China, US, India, UK, and France

Key companies profiled

Brilliant Earth LLC, Charles and Colvard Ltd., Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited, Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA, David Yurman Enterprises LLC, GIVA Jewellery, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Pandora Jewelry LLC, PC Jeweller Ltd., ROBBINS BROS, Signet Jewelers Ltd., Swarovski AG, Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., The LVMH group, The Swatch Group Ltd., and Tiffany and Co

Market Driver

Vendors in the rings market employ celebrity endorsements as an effective marketing strategy to captivate consumer interest and establish a favorable brand image. This approach offers several advantages, such as increased brand recognition through association with familiar faces, enhanced customer trust in product quality, and extended reach through continuous advertisement exposure. Notable brands like Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Titan, and Pandora have utilized this strategy for decades. Recent endorsements include Tiffany’s campaign featuring Hailey Bieber for their T Collection and Swarovski’s partnership with Bella Hadid. These collaborations not only boost sales but also fortify customer relationships, contributing to the growth of the global rings market. 

The jewelry industry is seeing a trend towards ethical materials in ring production. Wedding rings, traditionally made of gold or platinum, are now being crafted from alternative metals. Blending machines and powerful machinery are used to create unique metal alloys, resulting in contemporary wedding bands. Gemstones like sapphires, rubies, and diamonds add color and value to these designs. Smart Rings are the new trend, integrating sensors for activity tracking, heart rate monitoring, and even contactless payments. With the rise of wearable devices and IoT, these smart rings offer features like GPS tracking, sleep and stress monitoring, and even blood oxygen and ECG monitoring. The future of the rings market lies in the fusion of jewelry sales and technology, offering functional beauty for modern consumers. 

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Market Challenges

The global rings market faces a significant challenge from the prevalence of counterfeit rings. This issue negatively impacts sales of branded rings, creating an unbalanced competitive landscape. Counterfeit rings are often sold at lower prices than authentic ones, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish between the two. The Asia Pacific region, particularly developing countries like China, is a major source of counterfeit jewelry, including rings. These fake rings are then exported to developed markets, such as the US, leading to substantial financial losses. The poor quality and non-compliance with manufacturing standards of counterfeit rings can damage consumer trust in international brands, hindering their growth in emerging markets. Several e-commerce platforms in China sell counterfeit rings, exacerbating the problem. As a result, the presence of counterfeit rings is expected to impede the growth of the global rings market during the forecast period.In the dynamic world of jewelry sales, Rings Market faces unique challenges with the rise of contemporary wedding rings made from alternative metals and colorful gemstones like sapphires and rubies. Traditional rings made of diamonds continue to dominate, but wearable technology integration is transforming the industry. Smart Rings, equipped with sensors for activity tracking, heart rate monitors, and even GPS tracking, offer health and wellness benefits. Bluetooth and NFC technology enable contactless payments and smart home control. Fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers seek rings with advanced features like blood oxygen monitoring, ECG monitoring, and sleep tracking. Jewelry sales must adapt to this tech-driven landscape, integrating IoT devices and wearable technology seamlessly. Accelerometers, gyroscopes, and other sensors ensure accurate tracking, while Wi-Fi connectivity and data transfer facilitate seamless interaction with smartphones and smart homes. Fashion and personalization remain essential, but wearable technology’s functional benefits are increasingly important to consumers.

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Segment Overview 

This rings market report extensively covers market segmentation by  

Distribution Channel1.1 Offline1.2 OnlineEnd-user 2.1 Women2.2 MenGeography 3.1 APAC3.2 North America3.3 Europe3.4 Middle East and Africa3.5 South America

1.1 Offline-  The offline distribution channel, which includes specialty stores, department stores, exclusive brand stores, multi-brand stores, and premium fashion stores, accounts for the majority of revenue in the global rings market. Vendors invest in brand-owned organized retail stores to expand their market reach and customer base. For instance, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group aims to increase its POS facilities from 4,850 stores to over 7,000 by 2025. Technology adoption, such as cloud kiosks, enhances the shopping experience and transaction efficiency. Vendors also invest in jewelry crafting to produce innovative designs at affordable prices, increasing the visibility of branded rings and driving market growth. Chow Tai Fook’s innovation center and jewelry crafting facility in Bangkok optimize high-volume production, supplying new jewelry designs to its stores. Organized retailing growth increases customer familiarity with various ring types, driving value sales in the global rings market.

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Research Analysis

The Rings Market is experiencing a significant transformation as traditional jewelry pieces evolve into high-tech accessories. Ethical materials, such as recycled gold, are increasingly popular in the creation of wedding rings and other bands. The ring finger is no longer just a symbol of love, but also a platform for advanced technology. Blending machinery and powerful machinery are used to combine metal, often gold, to create valuable wedding bands. Smart Rings are the new trend, integrating sensors for activity tracking, heart rate monitors, gyroscopes, accelerometers, GPS tracking, sleep tracking, stress monitoring, and even blood oxygen and ECG monitoring. These rings connect to smartphones via Bluetooth, offering features like timekeeping, navigation, smart home control, and fashion and personalization options. Wearable technology has taken the jewelry industry to new heights, merging health and wellness with fashion.

Market Research Overview

The Rings Market is a significant segment of the Jewelry industry, focusing on the production and sales of various ring designs, primarily for weddings. Ethical materials, such as recycled metals, are increasingly popular, with gold and platinum being the most valued. Blending machines and powerful machinery are used to create unique alloys and blend different metals. Gemstones, including sapphires, rubies, and diamonds, add color and value to these rings. Smart Rings are the latest trend, integrating technology such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, heart rate monitors, GPS tracking, and sleep tracking. Alternative metals and metal wedding bands are also gaining popularity. The market is expanding with the integration of IoT devices, contactless payments, smart homes, and wearable technology, offering features like fitness tracking, health monitoring, timekeeping, navigation, smart home control, and fashion and personalization. NFC Technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, and data transfer are essential for seamless integration with smartphones.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

Distribution ChannelOfflineOnlineEnd-userWomenMenGeographyAPACNorth AmericaEuropeMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Technavio Research
Jesse Maida
Media & Marketing Executive
US: +1 844 364 1100
UK: +44 203 893 3200
Email: media@technavio.com
Website: www.technavio.com/

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AFP Launches No Code AI for Finance Certificate to Upskill Finance Teams

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New certificate empowers financial professionals with real-world AI skills that don’t require programming expertise

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced the launch of its No Code AI for Finance Certificate Program. Taught by an AI expert with a background in finance and operations, the virtual on-demand program goes beyond theory, providing practical applications of AI in finance.

Key takeaways

Practical curriculum: The certificate course, developed through feedback from finance practitioners, provides hands-on exercises and lessons on building a data foundation, training and interpreting machine learning models, generating insights with generative AI and embedding ethics in AI adoptionSelf-paced learning: Once registered for the certificate, eight hours of on-demand content across four modules are available in AFP Learn.Professional recognition: The certificate course is eligible for 9.6 CTP, FPAC and CCM Credits and provides a Digital Badge and printable certificate upon successful completion.

Why it matters
The finance function is at a critical turning point. Data volumes are growing while finance professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less. The No Code AI for Finance Certificate equips teams to scale their impact by automating labor-intensive workflows and speeding up processes while maintaining accuracy.

Comprehensive curriculum
The certificate program includes four modules that are tailored to the specific needs of finance professionals:

Data Foundations for Trustworthy Finance Analytics: Learn about decision cycles AI can shorten, mitigation tactics for AI hallucinations, and the difference between supervised, unsupervised and generative tasks.Understanding the Full Machine Learning Process and Its Results: Learn to frame finance machine learning problems correctly, choose and defend the right success metrics for each task and translate model results into business-ready insights.Generative AI for Finance: Smarter Questions, Faster Insights: Learn to write prompts for GenAI, generate and refine GenAI-supported data-prep code, pressure test insights with GenAI and apply guardrails for GenAI.From AI Capability to Adoption & Ethics by Design: Learn to select and prioritize a first AI pilot, design an operating cadence, draft an ethics and risk control sheet, and define ROI and adoption KPIs.

Each module includes downloadable assets to help learners apply the lessons to their day-to-day work.

Key quote
“At AFP, we recognized a clear need for training that addresses finance-specific applications of AI. This certificate acts as a bridge to connect financial professionals to the transformative power of AI, ensuring they remain the indispensable strategic partners their organizations require,” said Pat Culkin, President & CEO of AFP.

Ready to lead AI adoption in your finance team?
Enroll in the certificate program and begin working toward the No Code AI for Finance Certificate.

FAQs
Who should enroll in this certificate program?
The program is designed for financial professionals at all levels looking to integrate AI into their workflows.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is accessible to professionals of all technical backgrounds. No coding knowledge is required.

How is the course delivered?
The course consists of eight hours of on-demand content across four modules, which can be completed at the learner’s own pace.

How much does it cost to enroll in the certificate program?
The certificate program is $295 for AFP members and $495 for non-members.

About AFP®
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance. Each year, AFP hosts the largest networking conference worldwide for about 7,000 corporate financial professionals.

Media contact
Joe Hodanich
Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Content
Association for Financial Professionals
Email: jhodanich@financialprofessionals.org

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KT Corp. Files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corporation (NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest integrated telecom and digital platform service provider, announced that it has filed its Form 20- F Annual Report on April 29th, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. The report can be accessed on KT’s English website at https://corp.kt.com/eng in the Investors section under Business Report as well as the SEC’s Edgar database at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the Form 20-F Annual Report that includes audited financial statements of 2025, free of charge, by sending an e-mail to the Company’s IR department at ktir@kt.com.

About KT Corporation (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT)

KT Corporation is the leading integrated telecommunications and platform service provider based in South Korea. Principal services include mobile, Broadband, IPTV, B2B communications, and fixed-line telephony. The Company has industry-leading market presence in Broadband, media services, and fixed-line telephony by maintaining the No.1 market share positions. Also, the Company is the No.1 player in B2B communications and offers a wide range of digital transformation services (DC, Cloud, AI, etc.). Additionally, the Company possesses a well-balanced portfolio of diverse subsidiaries focusing on media/content, financial services, real estate developments, and commerce industries.

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IR department:
+82-70-4193-4036
ktir@kt.com

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SK TELECOM CO. LTD. FILES ITS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F can be viewed on www.sktelecom.com, as well as from the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Printed copies of SK Telecom’s complete audited financial statements (including footnotes) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 can be requested, free of charge, by written request to skt.ir@sk.com.

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