Rings - fashion trends
It is impossible to imagine any women's outfit that does not include jewelry that complements and sometimes completes the image. One of such adornments is decorative and precious rings.
Peculiarities
Rings in modern society are very popular and, perhaps, not a single girl can be found who has never worn a ring at least once in her life.
And if the choice of male models is very limited, then female models have an incredible number of varieties, which allows not only to surprise others every day, but also to complement absolutely any images, regardless of styles.
Consider the most unusual, most beautiful and most popular ring models.
Models
There are many varieties of rings, and each has its own characteristics, characteristic only of this model.
For example, an American engagement ring is something extremely simple, but at the same time, very stylish and organically fits into any outfit. The American is a wide model without any decor, the surface of which is matte and does not have a glossy sheen.
Among wedding rings, models without inserts are quite popular, because not all are fans of decorative and precious stones. Many people prefer sleek models, which, unlike the American ring, have an attractive, polished glossy surface.
Not so long ago, a new trend brought back to fashion antique rings, which can become not only a beautiful everyday accessory, but also worthy of decorating an evening look.If it is not possible to purchase an original antique product, there are copies of jewelry, which are sold at lower prices.
Design models are especially popular. The thing is that nowadays many girls are in pursuit of branded products and are ready to go to great lengths to become the owner of one of them.
Baby
For little fashionistas, there are also quite a few options for rings decorated with different details that girls like so much.
Models with a heart made of decorative stone or special plastic are popular. Materials for children's rings are selected based on the age category so that the kids do not get hurt if some part breaks, forming a sharp end.
In making rings for little girls, manufacturers adhere to a certain color scheme, which, as a rule, is especially attractive to them. Used in shades of pink, lilac and purple. Slightly less popular are orange, yellow and red.
Another fairly common decorative element that adorns children's rings is a butterfly. A funny bright moth is applied in the form of an image, it is made in the form of a separate figurine or a decorative stone.
Floral decorations for children's models are no less popular. The flower located in the center of the finger looks beautiful, consisting of several petals of different colors and the middle of a neutral shade. For teenage girls, there are more graceful models with roses and monochromatic small flowers.
For girl
In modern society, it is difficult to meet a young girl who does not wear rings. But young people prefer not to use standard models, but look for new and unusual options.
For example, some models are no longer worn on the usual fingers - index, middle and ring, but put on the thumb or little finger.
Girls who wear thumb rings usually try to draw more attention to their person by making unusual adjustments to their appearance. But one cannot deny the obvious - although the rings on the thumb are unusual, they look very beautiful, especially if presented in the form of unusual models.
The model looks unusual and spectacular, as if winding around the finger, and the product with delicate openwork carving looks incredibly feminine and sophisticated.
The product worn on the little finger, no matter how bright and unusual they are, will still stand out much less and not so much striking.
In ancient times, it was believed that the ring on the little finger of a young girl indicates that she is in search of love and longs for success in her personal life, attracting them in this way.
For women
Adult women are more selective in the choice of rings, as they prefer more sophisticated and elegant pieces. For example, the well-known model with a cat's eye, which looks very beautiful and will successfully complement any outfit.
Some women, especially those following changes in fashion trends, prefer more popular models. For example, a product in the form of animals gently hugging a finger or a daring model with a snake.
By the way, models of rings with animals sometimes consist of sets, including two or three pieces, one of which is presented in the form of a head, the other in the form of paws, and the third in the form of a lush ponytail.
Simple options for rings look no less beautiful and elegant, the design of which does not differ in any unusual ideas, but is limited to modest curls, precious stones of different sizes and the width of the product itself. Classic models, and at all, are decorated with one stone, and the wedding classic has just a glossy surface without decor.
Among all engagement models, a flat ring with a matte surface can be especially distinguished - it looks unusual and stylish.
Not all women like to wear rings on their hands, but it is always nice to boast of a stylish accessory or an expensive gift, so many of them prefer to wear their products on a chain made of the same material and matching the shade of the ring itself.
On thin female fingers, long models of rings look very beautiful, located along one or two phalanges of the finger, or along its entire length. The long model may seem uncomfortable, but only at first glance, since it is equipped with special mechanisms that allow you to bend your finger calmly.
The kiss ring has regained its former popularity, decorated with two small balls, the bases of which are intertwined, thereby forming a kind of kiss.
Large models are suitable as an unusual decor. Timeless classics among these are a ring decorated with a large decorative stone, but if there is a desire to choose something more unusual, designers advise paying attention to a product with a watch, with a rotating center or with a decorative tassel.
Materials (edit)
Rings are made from completely different materials, depending on which the price category of the finished product will be determined.
The most accessible and, perhaps, the most common among decorative rings are products from the class of costume jewelry, which are made from different metal alloys that do not have any special value.
For example, brass and bronze are often used. A special tin-based alloy called pewter is used, as well as different types of alloys from nickel, iron, copper, aluminum and zinc.
Silver items also have a fairly democratic price tag, which look quite attractive, but carry with them some difficulties. The fact is that in the absence of proper care, the product quickly loses its original appearance and becomes unusable.
Rings made of titanium and platinum, as well as from various alloys containing particles of these metals, are considered very strong and wear-resistant. Such models are unpretentious and do not require special care, but if a platinum product is easy to cut off a finger or stretch, then with a titanium one, some difficulties may arise.
The most popular and familiar material for making precious rings is gold, which is not limited to one option, therefore the range is quite wide. In addition to the sample, gold differs in appearance and color, subdividing into three main types: yellow, white and pink.
Stones
Among the decor, there are quite a few features that affect the appearance of the product. Diamonds are the most popular among jewelry decorating rings.
Most often, the singular diamond is used to decorate an engagement ring. The most common stones in such variants are 0.5 and 1.6 carats. They look quite restrained and neatly decorate a lady's finger.
To decorate other options for products, a track made from a scattering of small diamonds or other precious stones can be used.
By the way, speaking of other stones, special attention should be paid to the item made of silver with carnelian. This is the name of a special mineral of a red-orange hue, which is considered to be a kind of amulet for creative people, bringing them special luck in trading their works.
A ring with a rock crystal looks very beautiful, which from afar can be easily confused with a diamond, if not for its impressive size and differences in the number of facets, which the diamond has more.
Models of rings with a diamond cut do not have a decor in the form of stones, but are decorated in a rather curious way. The surface of the ring has a lot of shallow notches that represent some kind of pattern.The incisions are made using special diamond cutters with a particularly sharp tip, which is why the technique has a corresponding name.
In addition to the above-mentioned decor options, models with a tiger's eye, lapis lazuli and moissanite are popular. And branded products are most often decorated with swarovski crystal.
Manufacturers
There are quite a lot of both domestic and foreign brands among the manufacturers of rings. But if domestic ones are not so popular, the names of foreign brands are heard and are in great demand.
Almost every girl does not dream of becoming the owner of an elegant ring from Tiffany & Co. The brand presents many classic options with sophisticated decor, giving the product a touch of femininity and tenderness.
Absolutely any girl who receives a Cartier product as a gift will undoubtedly feel like the heroine of a beautiful fairy tale, which is not surprising, because the rings have a truly royal appearance and the corresponding cost.
Ornamental items from Chanel and Versace are also popular, and Bronnitsky Jeweler is the most famous among Russian jewelry houses.
Styles
Stylistic features are equally important when choosing a ring, especially when it comes to religious aspects. For example, Muslim rings are often decorated with Arabic inscriptions and a traditional crescent moon.
Christian rings, created for deeply religious people, also have traditional images of a cross, and sometimes a crucifix. The most popular are the models with the words “save and save”.
In addition to religious stylistic features, temporary ones also stand out - rings in retro style look incredibly beautiful. The most popular piece of retro style jewelry is a ring decorated with a cameo.
Fashion trends
Everyone knows that fashion trends are quite changeable and fickle, but some of their trends do not leave the top positions of fashion trends for several seasons. For example, rings for the whole finger have been surprising fashionistas with their unusual appearance for several years, and designers are striving to create more and more unusual models.
Such a model is called the phalangeal or All Finger Ring, and is characterized by the fact that it is usually worn on the index or middle finger.
Recently, handicrafts have become more and more popular, therefore, the demand for exclusive rings made in a single copy has definitely increased several times.
Other original models are no less popular, for example, an openwork product made in the form of a crown. Stylish thin rings and an unusual square product look beautiful.
For lovers
Among the popular models, special attention should be paid to rings for lovers, which are made not only in the same style, but also have the same theme, and some even complement each other.
For example, models with a decor in the form of two halves of a heart, when added, form one whole heart. Such options are popular among teenagers who want to surprise and delight their soul mate.
Paired rings with the same appearance are popular, a feature of which is different inscriptions. When making such handmade products, the customer himself can designate the inscription that will need to be applied to the surface of the ring.
Rings with an element of a kind of puzzle look quite interesting. The male model is decorated with a hole of a certain shape, most often in the shape of a heart, and the female model is decorated with a stone of the corresponding shape and size. If you put them together, the stone will fit comfortably in the hole.
For a church wedding
The wedding ritual in the church is becoming more and more popular, but not every couple thinks about the details accompanying it. For example, for the correct conduct of the ceremony, it is necessary to choose the appropriate, specially designed rings.
Products intended for the wedding process do not have any pretentious and catchy decor, but are equipped with embossing on the appropriate theme and certain church inscriptions blessing the wedding.
How to choose?
The choice of a ring, first of all, should be made according to your personal preferences, paying special attention to the product that you like. But do not forget about the sizes that must be taken into account when doing this.
To determine the size of your finger, you need to measure its girth, and compare the obtained data with the table below. Based on the size, and you should choose rings, since the wrong size can have consequences.
Too small rings, if swelling occurs, will have to be cut off from the finger, and too large can fly off and get lost by itself.
In addition, when choosing, you should take into account some external data: a girl with small fingers will fit a narrow ring with a vertically elongated decor, and young ladies with full handles will suit large rings with asymmetric decor of various shapes.
Reviews
After analyzing the reviews about all kinds of rings, it becomes clear that everyone has different preferences, as well as stylistic tastes and financial capabilities. All this is undoubtedly reflected in the choice of rings.
For example, girls with limited financial resources prefer to independently purchase jewelry made of jewelry, since their cost allows you to purchase an unusual, bright and stylish model for little money.
Most men prefer to pamper their darlings with products made of standard yellow gold, with decor in the form of small pebbles, since they are supporters of the classic style and everything familiar.
The girls themselves, according to statistics, would prefer to receive as a gift a branded product made of white gold or platinum, decorated with a large diamond.
How to clean?
Rings need not only careful, careful selection, but also appropriate care, which will help maintain their appearance for a longer time, protect them from heavy dirt and breakage.
Everyone knows the old "grandmother's" cleaning method using hydrogen peroxide. You can use the solution alone or combine it with ammonia for greater effect. Peroxide will help to gently clean the product from haze, dirt and plaque without damaging the metal surface.
Silver products tend to darken, but not everyone knows how to quickly and effectively clean them. For darkened items, there are special liquids on sale in the jewelry store that remove dark stains.
And in case of contamination, it is very simple to clean the silver, just use a soapy solution or simple liquid soap, rinse the product under hot water and wipe it thoroughly.
To clean silver, toothpaste, citric acid, soda and table salt are also used.
Since jewelry is the most fragile and least durable, it is easiest to damage the surface when cleaning. That is why many stores recommend getting a special napkin, which should be used to wipe the product every time after using it, avoiding serious contamination.
If such do occur, experts recommend using a soap solution, which will help remove dirt and avoid damage to the product.
Celebrity rings
- An eight-carat platinum-cut diamond flaunts on the slender finger of Amal Alamuddin, the wife of a famous Hollywood actor.
- Beauty Kim Kardashian became the owner of a stunning fifteen-carat oval diamond ring, which was presented to her by her fiance.
- Princess Diana's ring with a large sapphire, cut with a scattering of small diamonds, now flaunts on Kate Middleton's graceful finger.
- Emily Blunt has a neat platinum ring with a small but very noticeable diamond on her finger.
- The groom Marion Cotillard gave his chosen one a small but very beautiful ring with a diamond in honor of their engagement.
- Spouse Blake Lively was not stingy, making her an offer and presented the actress with a stunning ring with a huge pink oval diamond.
- Natalie Portman's vintage ring was designed by her husband, together with a team of jewelers led by Jamie Wolfe.
- The ring that flaunts on the finger of the stunning Victoria Beckham was presented to her by her husband when he made a marriage proposal.