Statement Jewelry: Cocktail Rings

Please enjoy this guest post by Nik of Threadconscious.

Fashion is ever-changing with the times.  But as it swings from conservative to outrageous- and back again, we must never forget that fashion is personal.  A mere reflection of the deeper, inner-workings of ourselves, striving to be seen and heard (and ultimately understood).  Perhaps this is why we refer to larger-than-life jewelry as “statement” pieces.  Of this genre of jewelry, the COCKTAIL ring has long been the headliner on the party circuit.  And if one message is clear, it’s this:  Fashion favors the BOLD.

BIG

Yes, size matters.  Go big or go home.

Designer: Kendra Scott, Poppy Cocktail Ring in Chalcedony
Price: $80
Photo credit: Kendrascott.com
http://www.kendrascott.com/poppy-cocktail-ring-in-chalcedony.html

OPULENT

A little glamour never hurt nobody.

Designer: Kenneth Jay Lane, Crystal Jet Ring
Price: Approx. $200
Photo credit: Bagborroworsteal.com
http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/jewelry/kenneth-jay-lane-crystal-jet-ring/18333/17/351&posCol=0&posRow=3&page=3

LIGHT-HEARTED

Seriously playful.  Seriously sexy.

Designer: Solange Azagury-Partridge, Hot Lips Lacquered Ring
Price: $1500
Photo credit: Net-a-porter.com
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/110077

DETAILED

Make ‘em do a double take.

Designer: Sevan Bicakci, Diamond, Sterling Silver and 24kt Gold Ring
Price: Upon Request (probably approx. $20,000)
Photo credit: Brokenenglishjewelry.com/InStyle Magazine
http://www.brokenenglishjewelry.com/blog/2011/07/13/instyle-august-2011/

Fashionably Yours,

Nik, Threadconscious.com