Wearable technology is finally stepping up its fashion game. Ringly added bracelets to its connected accessory offerings on Tuesday. Like the smart jewelry company's existing gemstone rings, the bracelets connect to user's phones via Bluetooth. Those wearing the device receive notification alerts from customizable lights and vibrations. The new device will also be able to track client's steps and is compatible with more than 100 apps including Snapchat, Slack and Uber. The bangle collection, known as Aries, is available in four different hand-cut, semi-precious stones: Lapis, Tourmalated Quartz, Rainbow Moonstone and Labradorite. The sleek and delicate gold-plated bracelets can be purchased with smaller diamond-like side stones or edgier pyramid spikes. Device alerts are subtle, and the absence of a screen allows the costumer to style the wearable with other bracelets and pass it off as an elegant piece of jewelry. “It is our belief that your jewelry should not only be beautiful, but also smart,” Ringly founder and CEO Christina Mercando d’Avignon said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to announce our new collection of bracelets that help women stay on top of their notifications discreetly, without sacrificing their personal style.” Aries styles are available now at www.ringly.com/aries for a special pre-order price — $195. The first thousand customers will become members of Ringly’s Diamond Club and receive a real diamond on the side of their bracelet where the notification light blinks. If that isn't incentive enough to take action now, perhaps your wallet can be convinced. Once the bracelets being shipping this summer, the pre-order period will end and the retail price will rise to $279. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
Ringly has launched its own brand of bracelet, known as Aries, that connects to user's phones via Bluetooth with the wearer receiving notification alerts from customised vibrations and alerts, as well as being able to track the clients steps. It is also compatible with more than 100 apps, such as Slack, Uber and Snapchat. Since the device is subtle and with no screen, it allows the client to style the wearable with other jewellery and pass it off as an elegant bracelet. Ringly's CEO Christina Mercando d'Avignon says "jewellery should not only be beautiful but also smart."