FAQs

WHAT ARE THE RINGS MADE OF?

All of our jewellery is 18k gold, white gold and rose gold plated on premium s925 sterling silver base metal. They are free of copper, nickel and chromium.  

We also have solid 925 sterling silver abacus fidget rings due to popular demand. 

Always check what materials jewellery is made from when purchasing online. If they say “hypoallergenic” but do not specify what base metal it is, you can be certain it’s not 925 sterling silver. 

All of our rings are stamped with the trademark s925 symbol to confirm that our rings are 925 sterling silver.

I JUST ORDERED. WHAT DOES MY ANXIETY RING COME WITH?

Each of our anxiety rings and fidget rings come with a white luxury cotton pouch, jewellery care instructions, a special message card and a beautifully ribboned gift box.

WILL MY SKIN REACT TO THE ANXIETY RING?

No. This is how Subtly Anxious came to life - there were so many cheap anxiety rings on the market with cheap metals and no high-quality sterling silver rings. 

We are the only Australian brand that sells only 925 sterling silver anxiety rings and fidget rings as their base metals. This means they’re hypoallergenic and do not cause skin reactions such as green fingers, commonly caused by jewellery made of copper or nickel jewellery.

They are free from tarnish if stored and cared for appropriately as per our sterling silver care instructions. If your sterling silver starts to oxidise, ensure you gently wipe it with our jewellery polishing cloth and it will be sparkly and shiny again. 

I HAVE LARGE (OR SMALL) FINGERS. WILL THE RINGS FIT ME? 

We don’t have a sizing guide as all of our rings are self-adjustable in size and will fit sizes 5 - 10 fingers. Our fidget rings are a popular gift for children and teenagers, and have been worn at school without an issue. Our spinner anxiety rings are a popular choice for adults and kids. 

DO YOU HAVE ANXIETY RINGS FOR CHILDREN? 

We have one style of kids’ size fidget rings available.

However our anxiety rings and fidget rings are fully adjustable and will fit very small fingers. You don’t need to measure your ring size. They have even adjusted to fit our 3 year old toddler who loves spinning the anxiety rings when he is over stimulated.

However, we do not recommend giving to children under 5 without supervision. Small parts if broken off may be a choking hazard like any jewellery or small toy. 

HOW DO ANXIETY RINGS WORK?

Anxiety rings, meditation rings, fidget rings, spinner rings, calming ring, spinning anxiety rings, spinning rings, calm rings, sensory rings, worry rings, anti-anxiety rings and spinner fidget rings are designed to spin or move around subtly so that it helps to provide sensory input and used as a tool to deregulate and empower yourself. 

Customers have used the fidget rings to reduce stress and anxiety or to distract from fidgeting, biting their nails, or picking at their skin. There is research that stimming or repetitive behaviours, such fidgeting, provide a sense of deregulation and a sensory tool to calm and reduce stress and anxiety. 

DO ANXIETY RINGS AND FIDGET RINGS ACTUALLY WORK?

Anxiety rings, fidget jewellery and ADHD jewellery are the latest and viral trend on Tiktok and Instagram. Do your own research. Find out more and recognise what is going on in your mind and what can help your anxiety. 

Fidget jewellery are not medical devices nor are they a sole solution to wellness, mindfulness, stress relief, anxiety, ADHD, OCD or other neurodiversity. There may be other underlying issues to cause your anxiety or other mental health disorder and it is important that you address this by seeking professional advice including therapy.

Check out our anxiety resources page. 

THERE’S CHEAPER RINGS THAT LOOK JUST LIKE SUBTLY ANXIOUS RINGS. WHY SHOULD I BUY YOURS?

We’ve worn and tested our rings to ensure they are of the highest quality and only made of premium s925 sterling silver. All of our spinner rings are also specially engraved with our registered trademark (“Subtly Anxious”) so you know that you are purchasing a high quality product. We quality check our rings during packing orders but if for some reason (very rare), your ring arrives faulty or you’ve received the wrong item, let us know within 7 days and we will work something out :) 

Yes, you’ll find cheap rings on Amazon, Etsy, Temu and many other online stores that do dropshipping and bulk purchase. The cheaper anxiety rings and fidget rings out there may be gold plated but are cheap metals such as copper (sometimes even premium copper), nickel or stainless steel or simply don’t specify the materials at all. Be sure to always ask what material jewellery is made of before you purchase any online jewellery, particularly from Amazon, Etsy and Temu. Many of these metals may cause skin reactions, including your skin turning green and rusting.

The 925 stamped trademark confirms that our anxiety rings and fidget rings are 925 sterling silver. All of our anxiety spinner rings are also stamped with our trademark Subtly Anxious so that you know you are getting quality. 

All of our fidget rings and anxiety jewellery are crafted from 18k white, yellow and rose gold plated on s925 sterling silver base metal. We also have solid 925 sterling silver abacus fidget rings for those who may be extra sensitive to 18k gold plating. 

WHAT COLOURS AND STYLES ARE AVAILABLE?

We have 18k gold, white gold and rose gold plated fidget rings and spinner rings on s925 sterling silver base. 

The main difference between 9k gold, 14k gold and 18k gold is the gold purity. At the lower end, 9k gold has 37.5% purity whereas 18k gold has 75% purity. 

This is why Subtly Anxious fidget rings and anxiety rings are luxury rings plated in 18k gold, white gold or rose gold and on a 925 sterling silver base. 

We’re excited that we will soon have gold vermeil fidget rings - this is a thicker process of gold which will last much longer than gold plating. 

We have abacus style fidget rings and pearl and gemstone spinner rings. We have also launched our Cherry Blossom Sakura spinner rings and limited edition white flower spinned rings. 

FIDGET RINGS AND ANXIETY RINGS - WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

There’s many different names for these rings, including stress rings, spinner rings, spinning anxiety rings, calming rings, anti-anxiety rings, worry rings, fidget rings, meditation rings and anxiety rings. Whatever the name, it is designed to start the journey empower you and embrace your thoughts. 

Anxiety rings, meditation rings, fidget rings, spinner rings, calming ring, spinning anxiety rings, spinning rings, calm rings, sensory rings, worry rings, anti-anxiety rings and spinner fidget rings are designed to spin or move around subtly so that it helps to provide sensory input and used as a tool to deregulate and empower yourself. 

DO I NEED TO HAVE ANXIETY OR ADHD TO PURCHASE A RING?

No not at all. The rings are subtle, elegant and stylish pieces that can be worn by anyone, at any age. 

The rings are self adjustable in size which means that they make the perfect gift for all occasions including Mother’s Day, birthday presents and “just because.”

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THE PRODUCT TO SHIP TO ME?

See our shipping page. 

We are based in Brisbane, Queensland and do not drop ship! Every ring is quality checked before it is packed and dispatched for Australia Post. 

We’ve just released the Christmas cut off dates on our shipping page, so that you can receive your order in time for Christmas. 

HOW CAN I PAY?

We offer credit card purchase, ShopPay, PayPal, ApplePay/GooglePay, Afterpay and Klarna.

AFTERPAY AND KLARNA DON’T COME UP AS A PAYMENT METHOD DURING CHECKOUT

If you wish you take advantage of AfterPay or Klarna interest free payments, do not use the express checkout function. 

Simply place your order, click checkout, complete your details, and click “alternate payment method.” AfterPay and Klarna should be available. 

DO YOU HAVE A PHYSICAL STORE?

We don’t have a physical store, but if there is an urgency to obtain one and you’re Brisbane based, contact us at info@subtlyanxious.com.au and we’ll try our best to help you :) 

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia only)

We are not NDIS approved provider however you can send you an invoice to submit to your plan manager or NDIA manager.  Please send us an email at info@subtlyanxious.com.au. 

Please ensure you check with your plan manager or NDIA manager that you are able to claim the item as either an Assistive Product (Personal Care/Safety) or a Low Cost Consumable that is reasonable and necessary (and related to your disability). We understand that NDIS generally does not reimburse for sensory items. 

There are guidelines only and we suggest you talk to your plan manager or NDIA manager to see if you are able to claim. 

Under Australian Consumer Laws, we cannot make claims that anxiety rings will be reimbursed through NDIS as it would be misleading and inaccurate. We can provide you with an invoice in order for you to submit your application for reimbuto NDIS. 

Further information is available on the NDIS website. 

What do I do if I want to claim a warranty or return?

Subtly Anxious is an Australian small business that must comply with Australian Consumer Laws. For more information, please see our Warranties and Returns.