emerald as deep
as the deepest of the ocean,
ruby as dark
as a summer sunset,
diamond as white as sun
on the sea…
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smeraldo profondo
come il più profondo degli oceani,
rubino scuro
come un tramonto d’estate,
diamante bianco come il sole
sul mare…
If it’s quite obvious that we don’t live in a fairy tale – of that kind we can read in books – it is also true that each of us has her tricks to feel like a urban princess.
So, today I’ve decided to talk about the most classic of the accessory starting from here.
‘Once upon a time’ there was a common cliché that used to associate to the word “ring” an idea, perhaps an icon. The object that my grandmother wore – and still wears today – for important occasions. The symbol of endless love. This is the “brilliant ring” made of white gold, rimless-bright and shining like a star. The same diamond that someone is now labeling as the advertising quote “a diamond is forever” and that someone else is hoping to get – as a gift – sooner or later.
Personally, I don’t have the ring of my dreams, but I know instinctively what strikes me. Unconventional, whimsical, colorful, eye-catching and very often inspired by nature – in the colors and shapes.
A colored butterfly made by Luke Hovrat, a laburious bee – that promises not to sting – proposed by Schield, an owl vintage-inspired one -I bought from Accessorize.
Opulence, extravagance and originality or a simple element that is repeated in series, where the shapes and the manifactures are mixed and composed. A common thread – the yellow gold – in the case of Balenciaga or an amalgam of
combinations of colors and surfaces.
The diktat seems to have changed in form, but perhaps not in substance.
Exuberance, profusion and excess for the most common of the dailywear accessory… but does not always respond to that same desire to be noticed, hit and stand out!?!?
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Se è vero che non viviamo in una favola – di quelle che si leggono sui libri – è anche vero che ognuna di noi ha i suoi trucchi per sentirsi una principessa urbana. E oggi decido di parlare del più classico degli accessori iniziando da qui:
“C’era una volta un’immaginario collettivo, un cliché che alla parola anello associava un’idea, forse un’icona. Quell’oggetto che mia nonna indossava – e indossa ancora oggi – per le occasioni importanti. E’ “il solitario” con il brillante senza montatura di oro bianco- Splendente e lucente come una stella. Quel diamante che qualcuno oggi definisce “essere per sempre” e che qualcun altro spera di ricevere in dono prima o poi.
Personalmente non ho l’anello dei mie sogni, ma so cosa istintivamente mi colpisce. Non convezionale, estroso, colorato, vistoso e molto spesso ispirato alla natura – nei colori e nel forme.
Una farfalla di Luca Hovrat, un’ape – che promette di non pungere – di ….., una civetta di ispirazione vintage.
Oppure un elemento semplice che si ripete in serie, dove le forme e le lavorazioni si mischiano e si compongono. Un unico filo conduttore – l’oro giallo – nel caso di Balenciaga oppure un’amalgama di
accostamenti di colore e i giochi di cromie.
Il diktat sembra essere cambiato nella forma, ma forse non nella sostanza.
Esuberanza, profusione e eccesso…ma non risponde sempre a quella stessa voglia di farsi notare, di colpire e distinguersi?!?
A Jennifer Fisher band and an ATAT square ring
LOVRAT IN “FAIRY TALE” BY PHOTOGRAPHER OSKAR CECERE
November 2012 issue of Allure featuring Miriam Haskell ring
November 2012 issue of Elle featuring rings by Tony Duquette
October 2012 issue Marie Claire featuring red resin rings from Dinosaur Designs
November 2012 issue of InStyle featuring “Pick Your Poison” (Renaissance rings)
Creative & original jewels www.schieldcollection.com
Stunning & cool stackable rings www.freshtrends.com/cgi-bin/category/stackable-rings
Nature inspired www.oskarcecere.com
Trendy & glamour delfinadelettrez
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50 Responses to “The club of…rings”
Grat inspirations ! Thanks for sharing !
XX Luba
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Hey Luba! A ring – the simplest of the accessory – can be so original & creative.
Enjoy your Tuesday!
xxx
want them all for my princess!
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I love rings but I also don’t have a dream ring. It’s more of a feeling I get when I see it that I know that it’s the one for me but my buying rings and other accessories really goes through my emotions and feelings at that point of time. I just love them all 😀 A little greedy I know :p
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I know what you mean. I feel the same…just seeing something who catch my sensitive and emotional sphere and think “you have to be mine!!!”…hahahah
By the way I wish I could buy all the ones in the post LOL.
I do too <3 I know what you mean there. LOL there's just so many beautiful things out there xx
WOW! bunch of lovely rings. My favorite of all the accessories 🙂
I had such a hard time getting my wedding ring… in the end I decided that I was too simple. Finally after months of searching I found a simple ring and I love it. I guess I’m just not a ring type of girl?
Great editorial pics 😀 Want all the jewelry!!!
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ohhh i just love the way you write!! I enjoy lots no just looking at the pictures but READING you! your style is amazing! really love it!
Big hugs for you <3
Thank you Liss — I appreciate your comment so much — because you are a talented blogger, a sweet girl and a cute doctor : D. I write almost without thinking – trying to imagine what strikes me each time I describe something. Big hugs to you too ❤
oh wow honey! you have made my day with your comment! it means a lot coming from you! big hugs bonita!! <3 <3
I wonder whether too many rings hide the fingers or make them heavier or make them less or more attractive? How much time does it take to take them all off? : ) I like one or two rings when they underline some features in a personality. I prefer shapes probably and middle-sized items. I took a fancy to the very first picture with the hands on a tray. Perfect combination of colors and shapes and sizes and number. : ) The matter is how one combines.
So many wonderful rings, I just bought wedding rings and yeah it is really means everlasting rather than any other accessories
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Mari mi è venuto l’acualina in bocca di tutta questa belezza di gioelli e must-haves ! 🙂
I never change/take off my earrings or my necklace (I wear one that matches my bf’s everyday since 3 years ago). I get annoyed with bracelets. But I LOVE RINGS!!!! Thanks for sharing these! They’re wonderful!
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Ciao bella!! io gli anelli non riesco proprio a portarli, nemmeno quello che mi ha regalato il mio ragazzo!! Mi piacciono e mi prometto di crearne o di cominciare a portarli ma non ci riesco/mi dimentico:D la tua raccolta di immagini cmq è molto bella, mi piace quello di stella mcCartney!
I love statement rings!!! Especially if you have nice nails!
Che raccolta!!!! Sei bravissima. Ma quando dormi, tesoro??? xx
hahahah ma adesso sono le due di pomeriggio a Roma e stasera vado a Milano per il Fuori Salone…Oleeee : D
Sooooo pretty. It’s like jewelry porn! 🙂 After reading through this and swooning over the gorgeous pictures I definitely added some extra rings today! <3
Oh oh questo post è in assoluto il mio preferito!!! Fantastico…tutto!! Muah
Wonderful selection of rings. As I don´t own rings this gives inspiration.
bellissimi questi gioielli!!! però nella vita di tutti i giorni sn un po’ immettibili, non trovi?
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I have this huge crazy obsession of collecting rings, whatever size they maybe. I always wore a paw shaped metal ring on my little finger, until it got lost last year. So I substituted it with a spiral metal ring, which I wear on my middle finger. I love chunky cocktail rings with flowers, butterflies, big stones, different shapes and symbols. <3
I love the buterfly rings! its so me!..
big loud rings are so trendy since last year!
I love to match my ring with my nail art too 🙂
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You write so well I always enjoy reading your posts! 🙂 I do not have my dream ring too but if I were to craft one it my mind, it would be made from gold filigrees – so delicate the pieces are in danger of breaking. However, even though it looks so delicate, it will actually be very strong. Then , at random, it will be studded by tiny twinkling diamonds. They will be so tiny, it will be like the stars twinkling in the distance – there but not really. 🙂
I now have a dream ring! The heart skull with rubies (perhaps) or red stones. LOVE!
This is paradise, I’m obsessed with rings!
xx MJ
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I just love all statement jewelry!!!
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Beautiful ! Love the rings! Esp golden tones with pastels x
Rings are so beautiful <3 Esp the animal print one as I'm sucker for then .. Fab post hun 😉 #GIGTag <3
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These are all great and they each make a statement! I love looking at big fancy rings, but I’ve never really gotten into them myself. I have small hands…maybe that’s why? 🙂
Im obsessed with rings lately! #GIG
There was a time when I avoided rings like the plague because I couldn’t find ones that would fit me. Or if I do find those that would fit my chubby fingers, they aren’t the designs I like. 🙁 Now, I’m a bit obsessed too. And since you romantically placed it as a symbol for eternity, I feel more inclined! 🙂 #gig
beautiful rings and some gorgeous photos! As always; great post!
Absolutely loving this post, all the bold colors and unique jewelry! Butterflies are my absolute favorite! You can not go wrong in my book with a butterfly!
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now i will have more ideas if i buy new rings.. hehe thanks for sharing..
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love the photos! so haute!
beeeeeeeeeeellllllllllla smack!
I think I’m underusing the fashion power of my fingers! I have long fingers and long nail beds, too. Spring resolution – more rings.
I love all the rings!! I’m very into the knuckle rings at the moment! Amazing post!
I love all the rings! I’m into Knuckle rings at the moment! I need more statement pieces! Love this blog post!
Wow I love your compilation!! But how about men-rings? I don’t think I have an opion at the moment! Sometimes I like it…but sometimes it’s just weird!! greats from milan.b.
those rings r so pretty!
Rings is my thing!! I can’t get enough 😀
Im a huge fan of rings!
xo,
Dee
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Such stunning rings!
one word – Ringtastic 😉