Life is an occasion and should be celebrated accordingly.
You do not need an official gathering to celebrate in order to dress up and bejewel yourself, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping us partying in our living rooms.
Who is to say we can’t look good doing so? Dress rings are the perfect accessory for any woman who wants to jazz herself up.
What Are Dress Rings?
Dress rings were often not given for special occasions, but rather worn as an extension of an individual’s personal style.
In saying this, they do make a beautiful gift for someone you love, or even for yourself.
They are extravagant and have their own unique flair, like an engagement ring minus the promise of marriage.
Dress rings differ from engagement rings because they can be worn on any finger and generally don’t follow any strict jewellery rules traditionally imposed on wedding and engagement rings.
There is a dress ring out there for everyone, for those with sharp and sophisticated styles or those who want a more bold look.
Here are the 5 best dress ring trends of 2021:
1. Custom Made
Custom made dress rings are perfect for showing your affection, celebrating a special occasion, or just because. Nothing says ‘I love you’ or ‘Congratulations’ like a bespoke dress ring.
Does the special woman in your life love rubies but you have not been able to find the perfect ruby ring for her? Why not consider a custom-made dress ring?
Custom made dress rings are uniquely designed to meet the needs of the wearer, including size, shape, materials, colours, and budget. Handcrafted with love, you know this piece will be well-treasured forever.
2. Mismatched Stones
Mismatched Stones are a popular trend that adds a bit of flair to your accessories. Can’t decide between a diamond or an emerald? Why not have both!
With intricate geometric designs, anything is possible.
Dress rings with different shapes and colours are a modern twist on the classic dress ring, making them more versatile for everyday wearing rather than the occasional special outing.
Stones have different meanings attached to them, you could find or have a dress ring custom made with your birthstone and the birthstone of loved ones to commemorate your special relationship with them.
3. Geometric Shapes
Geometric shapes are perfect for the modern woman who is not confined by strict jewellery rules.
A dress ring does not have to be a classic oval or square cut, pear shapes remain widely popular as well as more intricate designs like a hexagon, octagon, jagged-cut and stone clusters.
Dress rings can come as traditional bands but also in crossover shapes, swirls and edged patterns.
4. Diamond Bands
Diamonds don’t just have to be for engagement or wedding rings, they are a classy stone to perfectly tie together any jewel.
Diamonds have a certain sense of versatility that other stones lack, they can be the statement piece of the dress ring or a quaint addition to a piece around the band.
Diamond bands have become increasingly popular, especially with bold oval-cut styles with one feature gemstone being the go-to dress ring look.
Diamond bands add an extra shine to a ring that other rings don’t have.
5. Vintage-Inspired
You don’t need an antique ring to have a vintage look, there are many vintage-inspired dress rings out there that are stunning and cost half the price.
Vintage-inspired jewellery has certainly made a comeback, especially with period piece drama television shows popularising this jewelry.
Victorian era (1835-1900) designs were largely engagement-style rings, in yellow gold or rose gold.
During this time, diamond clusters became popular which we see in many dress ring styles today.
Other vintage-inspired designs can stem from the Edwardian era (1900-1920), defined by its intricate detailing with scrolling, ribbons and florals.
These pieces were softer and more delicate than the Victorian era, with pastel stones popularised.
Unlike the Victorian and Edwardian eras, Art deco (1920-1940) style has a focus on bold geometric designs paved with metalwork and sharp angles.
This contrast was a product of the times, think Great Gatsby and jazz – glamour had a whole new life to it.