It all started with the Rachel.
After Jennifer Aniston chopped her hair into those famous tiers during the “Friends” heyday, America went layer-crazy. We’ve layered just about everything from t-shirts to necklaces. And now, it’s time for your fingers.
No, we’re not talking crazy Photoshop witchcraft on all your Instagram pictures. It’s way easier than that! You can get your fingers on the layer train by stacking rings and breaking all the “old rules” we once had. You don’t have to only have an engagement ring on your left ring finger, and you don’t have to only have one ring per hand. The only limit when it comes to ring stacks is your creativity!
Feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities? These guidelines can help you start dreaming about your future style.
1. If you like it, put a ring on it. Beyonce knew the truth all along: the secret to jewelry success is feeling confident! Pick rings for your ring stack that you love. Maybe they’re rings that mean something to you, like these birthstone rings from Pandora. Or maybe they’re just rings that you fell in love with when you came in the store (like this opal ring – swoon!). The best part of stacking your rings is that you don’t have to decide! You can wear your engagement ring, your wedding ring, your keepsake ring, and your couldn’t-not-have-it ring. The more the merrier…and the more you love what you wear, the more likely you are to show them off!
2. Even things out – or not! Symmetry can be a really easy to way to bring balance to your ring stacks. If you’ve got some serious bling on your right hand, throw some on your left hand too. Not ready to commit to multiple ring stacks? No worries. One of the trendiest ways to wear a single stack is by wearing a slender ring (like this one!) between two larger ones.
3. Don’t pick between big and small. Why pick when you can have both? Playing around with size and scale is a great way to introduce ring stacks. Try slender rings on your ring and index fingers and a chunky ring on your thumb. Or flip the look around with a tall stack on your ring finger and a thin pinky ring. The possibilities are endless!
4. Think outside the box. One of the hippest trends right now is the above-the-knuckle ring. These rings are designed to rest higher on your finger and can create really interesting space between denser ring stacks. These rings are so playful and can help balance out more intense rings.
5. Mix and match your metals. Back in the day, we were taught to wear gold with gold and silver with silver. Throw that rule out the window, friends! One of the coolest ways to create ring stacks is to select pieces from different metal families. Balance two gold rings with some sterling silver. Create a pattern. One fun look is to have dainty rings in one metal with one dramatic ring in another – think slender gold rings set off by a larger silver one.
Ready to start your own ring stack? Come in to our Dunkirk or Prince Frederick stores and let one of our stylists help you find the perfect rings. Whether you’ve got a few rings you’re ready to stack or you’re starting from scratch, we’ve got the perfect ring stack for your style.
Here’s the best part: come in from July 7-16, and you’ll get a free Pandora ring when you buy two other Pandora rings. It’s the perfect time to play around with a new trend!