C’est Chic Cigar Bands

Oct 17

Where there’s smoke, there’s fab

Sometimes it’s all about the packaging—perfume, cars, Smartphones, cigar band rings. The cigar band is said to have been invented in 1854 by Gustave Bock and helped expand the Cuban cigar industry. The eye-catching details and original colors (red, green, gold, and silver) became signature looks artistically but also served a function: securing the wrapper and protecting fingers. Jewelers caught onto the style in the Victorian Era and were inspired to create intricate masculine heirlooms.

Now designers have embraced the bands as key pieces in their collections, evolving from traditional-looking cigar bands to ultra-wide bands that sparkle and dazzle. There are no rules to this ring style. Varying shades of gold and gemstones dance together on a robust staple piece fit for any jewelry lover.

ARK 18k yellow gold, purple sapphire, and clear enamel “Crown” cigar band, $7,250 at Ark Fine Jewelry

Grace Lee solid 14k gold “Uniform Band-5” ring, $585 at Grace Lee

I. Gorman 18k gold and diamond “Cluster” cigar band, $5,250 at I. Gorman Jewelers

Emily P. Wheeler 18k rose gold, sapphires, amethyst, and spinel “Los Angeles” ombre cigar ring, $9,800 at Emily P. Wheeler

Zoë Chicco 14k pave chevron & princess diamond band, $3,800 at Zoë Chicco

Mindi Mond 18k yellow gold and diamonds “Fancy Cut” cigar band, $6,600 at Mindi Mond New York

The Last Line 14k yellow gold, white diamond, and rainbow gemstones “Tattoo Wide Cigar Band,” $1,375 at The Last Line

Harwell Godfrey 18k gold, gemstones, stone beads, and diamonds “Beaded” cigar band, $8,850 at Harwell Godfrey

KATKIM 18k yellow gold and diamonds “Grande Promise” band, $7,700 at KATKIM

Melinda Maria 18k gold-plated and CZ stones four-row cigar band, $58 at Melinda Maria

Jemma Wynne 18k rose gold and diamond shield “Prive” cigar band, $6,720 at Jemma Wynne

Walters Faith 18k black rhodium and rose gold and diamond fluted band, $5,900 at Walters Faith

Editor: Samantha Durbin
Market Editor: Johannah Masters

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