A Ring by Any Other Name

There are so many things that can make a ring extra special. One of the first items that's bound to pop into the minds of some fashionistas is the ever-popular diamond, but there's certainly no rule demanding that all great jewellery must be encrusted with the most expensive and multi-faceted jewels possible (well, maybe if you're Marilyn Monroe –but then, we'd dare her to compare our incredible unbranded Swarovski crystals). Flowers are a popular choice, but we've never quite seen a flower ring with as much refined yet dramatic appeal as our new red rose crystal cocktail ring. Practically begging onlookers to capture your hand for a sweet sniff at its inviting petals, the rose is a large and lovely tribute to one of nature's most cherished flowers. Perfectly displaying the essence of fun and flirtiness in a cocktail ring, this piece has just a touch of the funky, with an ample dosage of classic beauty that's sure to make any gift recipient –even yourself-- involuntarily flutter a few eyelashes.



Coated in romantic red shades of enamel, the rose gives off a rich and heady hue, making it a choice compliment for a stunning red dress or a stand-out accessory for pairing with a little black dress or other low-key clothing item. The rose itself is a true delight for the eyes, but it's the smatterings of Swarovski crystals that give this ring it's real magic. Strewn across the tops of the petals and set in 14k gold, trios of bright, lipstick-red crystals in Siam dance airily around the ring, providing plenty of sparkle power in all the right places. The outermost petals, dipped in the same luscious, gleaming 14 karat gold plate, feature echoing trios of crystals in clear, giving the piece a lovely counterpoint to the drama of the red. That drama is perhaps most evident in the ring's jaw-dropping centerpiece, which consists of a giant red Swarovski crystal belying the beauty of the very center of the rose, so surrounded in soft and coyly coiling petals. The ring features an adjustable band to fit any finger, and is just heavy enough to provide a satisfying weight without being overbearing or getting in the way; a great piece for going out on the town or wherever the times take you.



A garden theme may be popular for costume jewellery lovers, but be warned; you'll find no garden here. This ring is fixed on being the star of the show, drawing out the intoxicating appeal of a perfect blossom and letting it linger as long as possible in front of adoring eyes. A masterpiece made for a masterful jewellery collector, this red rose ring is a dream come true for stealing a bit of nature's most beloved bounty and offering it to those who look your way –so don't be surprised if it gets you some special attention.

Channel Your Inner Funky Ice Princess

Some of the best elements of enjoying fashion and accessories is when a certain pieces is able to create a mood, inspire and emotion, or start a conversation, all through its collection of disparate elements and nuances. Costume jewellery is especially adept at serving this purpose, and has long been hailed as one of the best ways to brighten up an outfit and invigorate personal well-being at the same time. Some of the best pieces for accomplishing these goals are also the funkiest or most adventurous, and our limited edition sapphire Swarovski crystal cocktail ring is a prime example. One of our favorite designs, this ring is bound to dazzle its wearer and onlookers with an icy blast of crystalline beauty in an interesting format that appeals to the inner creative talent in everyone. With the approach of winter and many cold days ahead, facing the temperature and the icy blue skies with a celebration of the tones and treats of the season is a great way to enjoy a dose of seasonal fashion.



Our cocktail ring comes in a free size, allowing for easy adjusting to fit any finger while staying secure to avoid any mishaps. The ring measures two centimeters square, creating a solid, structural metal base that's unexpected for a ring but which instantly creates a unique appeal. Studded in several rows along the metal base are blue Swarovski crystals in a variety of shapes, lending an idyllic glow to the piece that's sure to convey the delicate frost on branches on a cold winter morning, complete with glinting points of light that shift and morph with the wearer's movement. The ring's lower half is laced with a generous smattering of round, multi-faceted crystals, while the upper halves are dotted with inventive shapes that waltz and weave their way into the geometric harmony of the piece. Baguettes, ovals, emerald-cuts, and even modern squared princess cuts are beautifully displayed in classic Swarovski clarity and brilliance, yet this cool dream of a ring can be owned without the need to pay branded Swarovski prices.



The instant glamour and modern appeal created by this ring is a perfect match for holiday parties and other winter engagements that call for something reminiscent of the season, but will never bore or rely on tired traditional elements to make its message clear. Able to evoke goosebumps and fond memories of warm winter nights around the fire as a child at the same time, this ring is a great way to celebrate the colors of snow and sky, and to bring out the best of your sparkling inner spirit. A fantastic gift for someone special and equally nice for a personal treat, this cocktail ring represents the very best of costume jewellery's talent for telling beautiful stories –whether it's one facet or feature at a time or all worn together in a cluster of affordable, effortless style.

Lakers Coach Credits Success to his Championship Ring Scheme

Anyone who watches or keeps up with a lot of professional basketball knows that championship rings are a high honor and highly coveted, and just so, everyone who has seen an NBA championship ring is well aware of how, well, unconventional they are in appearance. We won't call them downright ugly --there's a taste for every style out there, in the end--, but for many style mavens it can be quite the chore to find the somewhat reluctant beauty in these bulky pieces. Typically, championship rings make it into the news whenever big games are won, and a quick flash of the collective sports media camera gives us a glimpse of the year's big rocks and engraved profiles as they find their homes onto the hands of the country's best basketball players. But recently, the rings have surfaced for a fairly new honor: Lakers coach Phil Jackson has declared that the "switching up" of his NBA championship rings was responsible for the team's big win last week.
Jewelry's role in superstition is certainly nothing new. Everyone from sports fans to avid gamblers to heavily invested businesspeople have touted their luck with jewellery pieces from rings and watches to pins and other bits of sparkle. But Jackson's claim is certainly one of the more outrageous attributions of luck to jewelry's special charm. Speaking in an interview after winning his record-breaking tenth title on Sunday, Jackson recalled that he first began wearing championship rings during his tenure with the Chicago Bulls. He recounted how the former general manager of the team had encouraged him to wear a ring, even though Jackson had complained that it was too bulky.
But shortly after faithfully donning his substantial golden show of NBA prowess, Jackson lost a diamond in the ring while tapping his finger waiting for an order at a local restaurant. Though he was dismayed at the loss, discovered once he had returned to his hotel and noticed the particular gleam of the ring was missing, Jackson was assured that the diamond could be replaced, and was encouraged to continue wearing the piece. Throughout the events leading to his victory Sunday, Jackson recounts that unlike previous years, he decided to "switch up" which rings he wore, deciding on an arcane combination whose mysterious meanings and magic interactions we're not likely to know.
Though his team put on an impressive performance to achieve their win, Jackson has appeared convinced that the real tip in the fierce competition --professional basketball players often are, after all, so talented and experienced as to blur simple distinctions as to who is "good"--, was his particular mix and match game of wearing various championship rings. Though we can't say we'll be procuring our own personal specimen anytime soon, we hope this year's championship rings brings the victorious players lots of luck.