Styles come and go, and with each new season, you may feel like you are having to catch up with the latest fashion trends. This season, minimalism is out and colorful and elegant cocktail rings are in! When it comes to jewelry, these types of rings have actually been a popular trend several times now. During the Prohibition parties, women would wear elegant cocktail rings to indicate that they attended these types of events. Essentially, they were part of the dazzling costumes worn by women during the Prohibition period, but were also sending a message that the wearer was ready to head to the next party.

During the 1960's, elegant cocktail rings took an interesting turn, as happy hippies splashed these large and unique pieces of jewelry wherever they went. These love children had a different style than the elegant cocktail rings of the past; these tended to be far more colorful and garish, or featured unique stones rather than traditional faux gems. However, this is not to say that many of these now vintage jewelry items are not still popular today, as a real vintage ring may have quite a bit of value in today's market.

For those who simply enjoy the unique designs, large stones or fun takes on a traditional piece of jewelry, elegant cocktail rings can really add a great deal of splash to your outfit. The rule of thumb for these types of very noticeable jewelry items is to make it the center of focus for your accessories, and have your accessories work with the elegant cocktail rings rather than the other way around. This will keep you from overwhelming the effect of your ring and will also provide a nice conversation piece as well.

If you can't decide whether to wear single elegant cocktails ring or a more traditional accessory, you should go online and start seeing how many different types and shapes that are available for this type of jewelry. Some may offer an adjustable band, while others will be rigid, so know the size of ring you wear. In addition, remember that when  you order faux metal bands with your jewelry, you may need to coat the inside of the band with a layer of clear fingernail polish to keep it from turning your finger green. Higher end metals and precious metals will not have this problem, however, so you may want to invest in better quality bands to begin with.

This type of ring can be worn on any finger, although most are worn on the ring, middle or pointer finger for best affect. Remember that putting your hands in your pocket can be uncomfortable while wearing such a large stone, and that gloves will usually not fit with the ring on, so keep that in mind for your comfort and convenience. This type of ring is a great looking piece, can completely make your whole outfit, and can be found easily and inexpensively online. Start shopping for your next fave accessory!

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