Updated Classics: Statement Rings
The ultimate eye candy
Sometimes all you need is one stone to tell a story. I have several cocktail rings, and they are my go-to for when I really want to razzle-dazzle. Rather than classic cocktail rings with lots of sparkle, the update is statement rings with large hero stones, some with carved detailing, some with diamonds. We love the idea of choosing one with a meaningful stone and wearing it every day, every way, rather than saving it for special occasions. Eye candy this pretty deserves to be seen and heard.
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Lollipop
Los Angeles based designer Kirsty Stone of Retrouvaí describes her modern heirloom jewelry as having a “whimsical eccentricity.” Her showstopper Lollipop rings are the embodiment of that statement with vivid colored gems set in hand-carved stones.
14k yellow gold with double emeralds in lapis “Lollipop” ring, $8,448 at Retrouvaí
Tralis
Self-taught designer Matthew Harris of Mateo has a knack for knowing what jewelry lovers want, with his secret diamond initial rings at the top of everyone’s list. That said, this glorious malachite ring is for someone who doesn’t want to keep their love of bling a secret.
14K gold with diamonds and Malachite “Tralis” ring, $7,050 at Mateo New York
Black Shell
While most may want to do as designer Ippolita does and stack and layer their classic gold jewels, this ring can stand alone, not only for its noticeable size but also its artistic design.
Ippolita 18k yellow gold and black shell large oval ring, $2,295 at Tiny Jewel Box
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Sophistiquée Princess
Nana Fink created her Sophistiquée collection of rings in New York City with art deco in mind. Its towering hand-carved stone is all you need to be polished for a (future) night on the town or a current date night in.
Rose gold, diamonds, and hand-carved Andean opal “Sophistiquée Princess” ring, $21,202 at Nana Fink
Chara
Designer Lepa Galeb-Roskopp founded Misahara after years of redesigning her own jewelry. She looks to her style, and her world travels for ideas, which include one of her signature ring designs, the “Chara” that allows you to showcase your style most luxuriously.
18k yellow gold, diamond, and carved citrine “Chara” ring, $4,500 at Misahara
Lapis
Sophie Buhai focuses on recycled metals for her pieces made by master artisans in Los Angeles. Her surrealism and primitivism influences shine through, including this bold lapis lovely that would naturally adorn anyone with an organic aesthetic.
Sophie Buhai 1930 18k gold vermeil lapis ring, $635 at Moda Operandi
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