Jewelry & Watches

My Jewelry Obsession – The Ultimate Rings Guide

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The wedding ring embodies union and marital commitment. Originally adopted by women, this ring is now worn by both spouses.
Chaumet

02 of 09

The proposal ring is worn by a woman to indicate her intention to marry her man. It often comes in the shape of a diamond solitaire.
Tiffany & Co. – Tiffany Setting ring
 
 

03 of 09

The birthstone ring is, as its name indicates, one that is set with its wearer’s birthstone or wife/husband. Sometimes, mothers wear a version of this ring set with her husband’s and children’s birthstones.
Every month has its birthstone:
- Garnet is for January
- Amethyst is for February
- Aquamarine is for March
- Diamond is for April
- Emerald is for May
- Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite are for June
- Ruby is for July
- Peridot is for August
- Sapphire is for September
- Opal and pink tourmaline are for October
- Citrine and yellow topaz are for November
- Blue zircon, blue topaz and tanzanite are for December
Harry Winston – Incredibles ring

04 of 09

The multi-finger ring is one that features two bands stuck together instead of one and therefore is worn two fingers.
Marli New York ring – Available at Harvey Nichols Dubai

05 of 09

The between-the-fingers ring is one in which the two sides of the band doesn’t meet and each side is adorned with a motif that adorns the space let between the fingers.
Van Cleef & Arpels – Perlée ring

06 of 09

The cocktail ring comes with an imposing design and a large center stone surrounded by small ones.
Piaget – Mediterranean Garden high jewelry ring

07 of 09

The finger armor ring extends from the base of the finger to just below the nail or to the middle of the second knuckle and comes with a bending joint.
Aziz & Walid Mouzannar – Silene ring

08 of 09

The eternity ring comes set with precious stones – often diamonds – and symbolizes eternity with a partner.  It can also be given instead of the engagement ring.
Tiffany & Co. – Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone ring

09 of 09
Photo Courtesy of Chaumet

Rare are the women who don’t wear rings and rarer are the ones who know the name of the most popular styles. Before we discover the types we are all adopting to add a stylish touch to our outfits, let’s review their history a little bit.

Rings came to be approximately over 6000 years ago, but they became more common during the Egyptian middle kingdom and started to get more and more complex in terms of design. During our times, rings became more modern than ever, so much so that one might think they’ve reached the peak of creativity. Multi-finger and between-the-fingers rings have witnessed a noteworthy rise in the jewelry world – giving us the chance to highlight this piece’s various styles.

Visit the Photo Gallery below and let the discovery journey begin!

 

Mirella Haddad