Fanciful rings in orders of magnitude
Fall calls for bolder rings- and they're more comfortable to wear when the days cool. Here's a wish list with various price points.Sevan is one of my favourite jewel-lust designers. Istanbul-based, he maintains a tiny atelier where he experiments with engraving, intaglio carving, micro-mosaics and uniquely-cut gems to produce jaw-dropping pieces.
This MM ring from Barney's web site is one of his mid-range pieces ($9, 800). 24k gold and sterling, with a 7.6 ct aquamarine center stone and .53 carats of diamond accents.
For quieter luxury, I'd choose this eBay listing by Hampton Estate Buyers for a timeless Georg Jensen 18k ring, at $675 (Buy It Now price) a terrific deal. Sadly, the size (5 1/4 US) is way too small for my finger, temptation averted.
Finally, reality and one son's tuition prevailing, I scratched my ring itch by ordering this Cale ring from etsy seller thebeside, $65 in 18k gold plate; also available in silver. I was charmed by Bernice's etsy copy, "Goes great with a pint of Guinness" and the proportions of the classic design.
She's shipping my ring from Brooklyn tomorrow, and I know exactly where I'm going for a pint, my local, Murphy's Law.
Comments
You are absolutely right about autumn calling for the return to wearing rings. I can't wear them in summer as my fingers swell and in the depths of winter I need to wear gloves, so autumn and spring are the only chances to enjoy them.
I vaguely remember hearing somewhere that in Edwardian times gloves were made with a wider finger on the left hand to accommodate a ring. My gloves would need a bag on the third finger however as I tend to go for rather large ones!
ma: the etsy designer thebeside also has a necklace I admire- the Nico.
My mother always says to enjoy my rings now, before my hands become arthritic...
Great idea in your comment on the cashmere gloves!
I don't know if I read this at a very tender easily influenced age, but I tend to agree with her. I did not have an engagement ring when I got married at the age of 28, only a rather elaborately carved gold band. This has given me an excuse over the years to build up my cocktail ring collection and the older I get and the more wrinkled my hands grow, the bigger the rings I am collecting.
I love the idea of cashmere gloves and will try it out for myself although nothing looks as good as a pair of smart leather gloves.
You see how useful your blog is duchesse. All these little snips of information we pass around the world to eachother!