Why I’m Embracing the Power of the Statement Ring

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Photograph by Daniel Jackson, Vogue, December 2018

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My mother’s jewelry has always announced her entrance into a room. The clacking together of bangles, the sonorous chimes of chandelier earrings, and light refracting off of a statement ring let you know, without a doubt, that she has arrived. As a woman in finance, and often the only woman in this space, she wears jewelry as a type of armor. More than just a pretty accessory, those showstopping earrings and major statement rings offer her a sense of protection and comfort in an otherwise male-dominated and somewhat unpredictable environment. While I have always echoed my mother’s inclination toward over-the-top jewelry, it has only been in the last few months that I have come to appreciate the power of the statement ring.

After months of staring at myself on Zoom, I realized I am a big hand-talker. From gesticulating to fixing my hair, my hands make an appearance in all my meetings. Enter the aforementioned statement ring. From vintage-inspired cameo rings to enamel rings in every color of the rainbow, I have come to relish festooning my fingers. Looking at my hands now gives me a little burst of energy.

As I have started to embrace statement rings, I’ve noticed celebrities who do as well. While everyone focused on Amanda Gorman’s bright red headband at the inauguration, my eyes were affixed to her whimsical Of Rare Origin ring. Bella Hadid has also been known to put her own spin on the trend, and often stacks multiple chunky acrylic La Manso rings. With this star power, I think it s safe to say that eye-catching rings are here to stay. Below, shop a handful of statement ring picks that will both make for the perfect eye-catching Zoom accessory and provide some much needed extra courage.

Bold Gold

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Mejuri Charlotte bold ring

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Melissa Kaye Aria Jane 18-karat gold ring

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Larkspur Hawk Illustrated Arbor 14-karat gold ring

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Completedworks the Murmur of False Idols 14kt gold-vermeil ring

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Ariana Boussard-Reifel Tsushima ring

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Khiry Adder ring

Conversation Starters

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Of Rare Origin Aviary classic ring

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Bondeye Jewelry Hera white topaz ring

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Stephen Dweck carved mother-of-pearl ring with white topaz

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La Manso Rojo Christmas ring

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Meadowlark Proteger ring

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Retrouvai opal and chrysoprase Yin Yang yellow gold ring

Vintage Inspired

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Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat antique gold plated, crystal faux-pearl cocktail ring

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Foundrae 18k yellow gold strength cigar band ring

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Kinn Studio Amelia Dome ring II

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Ferian Galleon Wedgwood cameo 9-karat gold signet ring

Enamel

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Charlotte Chesnais set of three enamel 18-karat gold-vermeil rings

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NeverNot pink Ready 2 Burst yellow gold ring

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Bea Bongiasca 9-karat gold, enamel and topaz ring

Frypowers the Gems Warm set

Not so Classic Signet

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Sorellina signet ring

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Harwell Godfrey elements shell inlay pinky ring

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Mateo 14-karat yellow gold C initial diamond ring

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Azlee compass coin yellow gold signet ring

Gems for Days

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Opuline Amore ring

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Legier 14-karat Bubble bezel ring

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Yi Collection green tourmaline crescendo ring

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Marisa Klass 18k sujilite