MORE THAN A year of constant handwashing and sanitizer has left consumers feeling a little less eager to bejewel their hands. Ring lovers are still rocking finger finery, but after years of maximalism, multi-ring stacks have given way to fewer, more carefully curated pieces. Emphasize factors like meaning, style, story, and sustainability to help shoppers forge connections to new pieces and supply a reason for browsersto choose one ring over another.
14K gold-plated on sterling silver jewelry by Ania Haie includes gold knot double band adjustable ring, $59; gold pearl Twist adjustable ring, $39; gold Tidal abalone adjustable ring, $45; gold Midnight Star adjustable ring, $49; powder blue enamel gold adjustable ring, $45; Eclipse Emblem gold adjustable ring, $89; and navy blue enamel gold adjustable ring, $45; plus bracelets ($59), necklaces ($69-$95), and earrings ($29-$99). Email sales@chicpistachio or visit aniahaie.com for information. PHOTOGRAPHER: Paul Farnham
Beautiful Behemoths
Subtle? I don’t know her. Triumphant and bold, these beautiful behemoths are haute hand hardware at its most unashamedly OTT. Statement rings make a marvelous gift or self-purchase: They’re indulgent and eye-catching and give so much bang for your buck. After all, if you’re only going to wear a couple of rings, you might as well make them count.
Rush Jewelry Design
18K yellow gold ring with tiger’s eye.
$3,750
lauren@megamegaprojects.com, rushjewelrydesign.com
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Alina Abegg
18K yellow gold ring with chrysoprase and tourmaline.
$5,033.71
hi@alinaabegg.com, alinaabegg.com
Southern Gates Jewelry
Sterling silver ring.
$127.50
(800) 845-6964, cargoholdinc.com
Jye’s International
Platinum ring with round diamonds (1.62 TCW) and baguette diamonds (2.16 TCW).
$40,550
(415) 621-8880, jyescorp.com
BELLARRI
14K rose gold ring with amethyst, topaz, iolite, and diamonds.
$4,100
(800) 255-0192, bellarri.com
Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry
18K pink and white gold ring with morganite (6.80 TCW) and diamonds.
$17,590
info@pamelafroman.com, pamelafroman.com
Samuel B
Sterling silver and 18K yellow gold ring.
$149
(516) 466-1826, wholesale.samuelb.com
Gems of Note
Platinum ring with 0.41-carat fancy intense green diamond, fancy pink diamonds (0.21 TCW) and white diamonds (0.81 TCW).
$120,000
(310) 663-0146, gemsofnote.com
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Karin Jacobson Design
Oxidized sterling silver ring with 18K yellow gold and Chinese freshwater pearl.
$1,330
(612) 875-5788, karinjacobson.com
Tiny Touchstones
Though she be but little, she is fierce. These petite pretties are the perfect way to add a dash of beauty to every day: a subtle taste of luxury that won’t be out of place in any situation. Ravishing but restrained, a tiny treat like these can ground you and remind you of your worth on even the darkest or most mundane day. This isn’t shopping; it’s self-care.
Lindley Gray Fine Jewelry
14K yellow gold ring with diamonds.
$3,195
(832) 221-0505, lindleygray.com
Miseno
18K white gold ring with sapphires, diamonds and rotating element.
$4,200
antonio@misenousa.com, misenousa.com
MeditationRings
14K rose gold vermeil over sterling silver ring with CZ spinning band.
$149
(905) 882-8595, meditationrings.com
VertExx
Sterling silver ring.
$120
(818) 237-6037, vertexx.la
Kelim
18K yellow gold vermeil ring.
$95
(301) 448-7367, kelimjewelry.com
Aurelie Gi
14K yellow gold ring.
$365
sales@chicpistachio.com, chicpistachio.com
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Ostbye
14K white gold ring with diamonds.
$1,259
(866) 553-1515, ostbye.com
Anzie
14K yellow gold ring with emerald and topaz.
$1,650
(888) 341-2604, anzie.com
La Kaiser Jewelry
14K yellow gold ring.
$280
(312) 854-3071, lakaiser.com
