Looking at my hands now gives me a little burst of energy.
Why I'm Embracing the Power of the Statement Ring
My mother’s jewelry has always announced her entrance into a room. The clacking together of bangles, sonorous chimes of chandelier earrings, and light refracting off of a statement ring let you know, without a doubt, that she has arrived. As a woman in finance, and often the only woman in this space, she wears jewelry as a type of armor. More than just a pretty accessory, those showstopping earrings and major statement rings offer her a sense of protection and comfort in an otherwise male-dominated and somewhat unpredictable environment. While I have always echoed my mother’s inclination towards over the top jewelry, it has only been in the last few months that I have come to appreciate the power of the statement ring.
After months of staring at myself on Zoom, I realized I am a big hand-talker. From gesticulating to fixing my hair, my hands make an appearance in all my meetings. Enter the aforementioned statement ring. From vintage-inspired cameo rings to enamel rings in every color of the rainbow, I have come to relish festooning my fingers. Looking at my hands now gives me a little burst of energy.
As I have started to embrace statement rings, I’ve noticed celebrities who do as well. While everyone focused on Amanda Gorman’s bright red headband at the inauguration, my eyes were affixed to her whimsical Of Rare Origin ring. Bella Hadid has also been known to put her own spin on the trend, and often stacks multiple chunky acrylic La Manso rings. With this star power I think it's safe to say that eye-catching rings are here to stay. Below, shop a handful of statement ring picks that will both make for the perfect eye-catching Zoom accessory and provide some much needed extra courage.
Bold Gold
Mejuri Charlotte bold ring
$95MEJURIMelissa Kaye Aria Jane 18-karat gold ring
$3,150NET-A-PORTERLarkspur & Hawk Illustrated Arbor 14-karat gold ring
$2,860NET-A-PORTERCompletedworks the Murmur of False Idols 14kt gold-vermeil ring
$565MATCHESFASHION.COMAriana Boussard-Reifel Tsushima ring
$195ARIANA BOUSSARD-REIFELKhiry Adder ring
$295GARMENTORYConversation Starters
Of Rare Origin Aviary classic ring
$1,290OF RARE ORIGINBondeye Jewelry Hera white topaz ring
$1,875MARISSA COLLECTIONSStephen Dweck carved mother-of-pearl ring with white topaz
$233NEIMAN MARCUSLa Manso Rojo Christmas ring
$83LA MANSOMeadowlark Proteger ring
$362MEADOWLARKRetrouvai opal and chrysoprase Yin Yang yellow gold ring
$3,430YLANG23Vintage Inspired
Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat antique gold plated, crystal & faux-pearl cocktail ring
$150SAKS FIFTH AVENUEFoundrae 18k yellow gold strength cigar band ring
$3,158BROWNS FASHIONKinn Studio Amelia Dome ring II
$2,880KINN STUDIOFerian Galleon Wedgwood cameo & 9-karat gold signet ring
$915MATCHESFASHION.COMEnamel
Charlotte Chesnais set of three enamel & 18-karat gold-vermeil rings
$915MATCHESFASHION.COMNeverNot pink Ready 2 Burst yellow gold ring
$2,022YLANG23Bea Bongiasca 9-karat gold, enamel and topaz ring
$1,100NET-A-PORTERFrypowers the Gems Warm set
$1,495FRYPOWERSNot so Classic Signet
Sorellina signet ring
$2,500NORDSTROMHarwell Godfrey elements shell inlay pinky ring
$2,450NORDSTROMMateo 14-karat yellow gold C initial diamond ring
$1,675BROWNS FASHIONAzlee compass coin yellow gold signet ring
$1,850YLANG23Gems for Days
Opuline Amore ring
$372WOLF & BADGERLegier 14-karat Bubble bezel ring
$600GARMENTORYYi Collection green tourmaline crescendo ring
$3,550MARISSA COLLECTIONSMarisa Klass 18k sujilite
$1,950MARISA KLASSThis story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Charlotte Diamond