PUZZLE enthusiasts have been challenged to put their IQ to the test with this tricky spring brainteaser.

Everyone can spy the beach, but only those with the eyes of a hawk can locate the diamond ring in less than 30 seconds.
Whether you’re hoping to improve your problem solving skills or boost your memory, this puzzle is bound to be a challenge for many readers.
Put your observation skills to the test and figure out whether you have what it takes to spot the hidden diamond ring in just a few seconds.
Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself.
If you can do it in under 30 seconds, you are said to have 20/20 vision.
At first glance, it looks like a ring is nowhere to be found in this image of a beachside market, provided by F. Hinds.
However, those with 20/20 vision will be able to immediately see this is not the case.
This puzzle works by tricking your eyes into thinking that there is no ring to be found in the image.
But rest assured, hidden among the trinkets and crafts is diamond ring.
Unless you’re lucky enough to find the odd one out immediately, we recommend analysing the pattern very closely to spot the answer.
The visual deception of this image will have you scratching your head trying to solve it, but the payoff is worth it.
If you need a hint, we recommend focusing on the bottom half of the image.
The diamond ring is not on one of the market stall tables.
If you’re looking for more of a challenge, this tricky puzzle asks readers to find the odd one out in a sea of TikTok logos.
If you need another tricky test, only the most eagle-eyed readers will be able to spot the six items that need tidying up in this spot the difference puzzle.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
- Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
- Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
- Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
And if that’s not hard enough, only those with 20/20 vision will be able to spot the ‘impostor’ bee in this image.
Another tricky puzzle asks hawk-eyed readers to spot five tickets hidden amongst a sea of football fans.
Coming back to our challenge, were you able to solve it in under 30 seconds?
For those struggling to locate it, we have marked the answer below.
How did you do?