Cocktail Rings
To punch up a ho-hum outfit at a moment’s notice, we’re apt to reach for a big cocktail ring – they’ll add sparkle to an un-embellished ensemble, and a colorful cocktail ring can make you look like you are, in fact, going to a birthday dinner, not an all-black-required wake. See our picks for all manner of the best eye-catching cocktail rings below.
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Single-Stone Cocktail Rings
We like these rings for their classic elegance – they won’t look out of place at the office or a fancy evening affair.
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| Hammered Agate Ring $50 The uneven shape and hammered metal make this one look modern. |
Kenneth Jay Lane Fancy Cut Ring $78 An adjustable band means this one won’t slip off slim fingers. |
Set of Stackable Kara by Kara Ross Rings $110 Equally striking worn alone or together, these rings will add more than one look to your jewelry wardrobe. |
Black Cocktail Rings
Shiny black baubles can make a more casual evening outfit look instantly dressed up.
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Editor’s Pick |
| Goldmine Ring $24 Dark studs against a gold background are glam and just slightly edgy. |
Gold Starburst Ring $50 We love the retro feel of this big cocktail ring from House of Harlow, and the fact that it uses leather – so original. |
Ted Rossi Rectangular Ring $220 This ring has a nice dose of sparkle without being too girly or too brooding. Extra points for the sleek rectangular shape. |
Cluster Cocktail Rings
The single-stone ring’s more whimsical sister, these pieces can work on their own without much other jewelry.
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| Gray Cluster Ring $50 The bluish-gray stones and silver detailing feel almost organic. |
Tuileries Ring $95 Tiny gold-capped pearls are feminine and fun, and will move a bit with your hands. |
Multi-Stone Vermeil Ring $625 This stunning semi-precious ring is made to order, and set in 24k gold vermeil. |
White Cocktail Rings
A big, white ring feels mod and a little different – a good complement to this season’s leather jackets and dark nail colors.
Bargain Buy |
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| Vanity Fair Ring $13 This simple piece has a finger-flattering oval shape and an adjustable band. |
Marie Antoinette Ring $15 An affordable statement piece: the intricate design is eye-catching, the size is hard to ignore. |
Leather and Stone Ring $50 White leather and an angular black design give this one, from House of Harlow, a subtly rock-and-roll vibe. |
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