Tristen Ikaika on 'Shark Tank': What is the cost, who is the founder and how to buy rings made from spoons
Creativity has no bounds, and no one knows this better than Tristen Ikaika. You may have seen or heard of rings being made of glass, bone, wood, etc, but what sets Tristen's rings apart is that they are made from spoons and forks! Yes, you read that right. 23-year-old Tristen has earned an army of loyal followers and customers thanks to his one-of-a- kind, and completely handcrafted rings that he makes from spoons and forks.
The Utah resident will be pitching for his namesake brand- Tristen Ikaika on the upcoming episode of 'Shark Tank' to the Sharks: Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner, Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran. If you're curious to know more about Tristen and his unique brand, then keep reading.
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What is Tristen Ikaika?
Tristen Amal Ikaikamaikalikaneokalani Persons, known as Tristen Ikaika aka Ring King, to his Instagram followers, launched his namesake jewelry brand in 2017. The 23-year-old travels across the globe looking for one-of-a-kind spoons and forks, which he turns into rings. You might be wondering what's so special about these rings? Well, it's all about Tristen's unique marketing strategy that has amassed him over 79,000 die-hard followers, who eagerly wait for him to drop his collection and empty his inventory in a matter of hours!
Tristen engages his followers throughout the process of crafting the ring, from taking his audience along with him while he is on quest for unique spoons, to showcasing how he designs and creates each of his masterpieces, and even taking the audiences' suggestions for the ring names, Tristen's attempts at engaging his audience on every level makes them relate very strongly with his jewelry and in turn convert them into loyal customers.
Who is Tristen Ikaika?
Tristen Ikaia is the founder and CEO of his jewelry brand- Tristen Ikaika. "Founder and CEO of Tristen Ikaika, a leading lifestyle jewelry brand. In 2017, I dropped my first collection, full of rings that I'd been making and designing for years, the collection immediately sold out and my wildly popular ring business was born. Each collection drop has sold out within minutes thanks to a viral marketing approach and an insanely engaged community," he wrote on his LinkedIn profile.
Tristen's interest in creating jewelry from spoons was sparked at the tender age of 12, when his father showed him how to make rings and even set up a workshop in their garage for him. He began making rings for his family and friends for many years before he began selling them on the internet. Today his rings are sold out within hours of their launch. He regularly released a limited-edition collection of his rings, which his followers fight tooth and nail to get their hands on.
What is the cost and where can you buy Trisyen Ikaika rings from?
Depending on the design you select a Tristen Ikaika ring can cost you anywhere between $20 to $65. These rings are available for purchase from the brand's website here.
Where is Tristen Ikaika now?
The brand recently launched their clothing line and also "core collection". In an Instagram post, Tristen shared, "Meet The Core Collection. My first ever, always in stock line. When I was working on that really big secret I’ve been talking about, the conversations going around were that The Core Collection was something that people not only desperately wanted, but needed. My drops are the heart and soul of my business (and will always be). But it was time I design a line that was classic and timeliness, here to stay. One that had that Tristen Ikaika attention to detail, and embodied all the feelings we all feel around here. After months of decision making, obstacle hopping and detail perfecting, its finally ready to go out into the wild. I hope you love it just as much as I do💙."
Who will steal the deal?
Daymond John might close the deal. Although the brand's sales numbers and profit margins will ultimately be the major deciding factor for the sharks on whether to invest in the business or not. So, we will just have to wait and watch to see if the Sharks even make a deal.
'Shark Tank' Season 13 Episode 12 airs on ABC on January 21, 2022, at 8 pm ET. Catch the latest episode featuring products like Hiccaway, Tania Speaks Organic Skincare,TA3, and Tristen Ikaika.
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