Rings Jewelry

Cubic Zirconia Rings

A ring is defined as a small circular band, typically of precious metal, that is designed to be worn around the finger. In most cases, however, a ring is so much more. It is not only something to be worn, but also admired and treasured as a part of one’s jewelry collection. When you purchase a ring for yourself or someone that you love, it should be a style that reminds you of the wearer.

Modern ring styles include everything from large solitaires to fancy clusters and even multi-stone designs. Quite often, jewelry trends are dictated by the season and/or upcoming holidays. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, cubic zirconia rings featuring the design of a heart are at the top of the list for many jewelry lovers. Although the heart motif is always in style, it’s even more so during the month of February as gift-giving is often done with heartfelt sentiment in mind. Whether it be a solitaire heart or a cluster ring, you cannot go wrong with this classic at any time of the year.

In recent years, the 3-stone jewelry design has soared in popularity. To this day, the trend continues with new twists that are sure to make your eyes shine. For many, the 3-stone design represents the past, present and future. For others, it may represent the number of children, grandchildren or even siblings that one has. For instance, a 3-stone ring could be given to a mom who has three children. Whatever the occasion or meaning, the design is always in style and could even be considered tomorrow’s classic.

Speaking of classic, a piece of jewelry that earns this distinction is one that has been judged over a period of time as being of the highest quality. A birthstone is a gem that’s associated with a particular birth month and is determined based on the date that a child is born. One of the most popular designs in cubic zirconia rings is that of the simulated birthstone. Created to imitate the same color as that of a genuine gemstone, cubic zirconia is a flawless and affordable alternative to their natural inspirations. Below is a list of each calendar month, along with the birthstone for that month:

1. January – Garnet

2. February – Amethyst

3. March – Aquamarine

4. April – Diamond

5. May – Emerald

6. June – Pearl

7. July – Ruby

8. August – Peridot

9. September – Sapphire

10. October – Opal

11. November – Topaz

12. December – Turquoise

If you’re searching for any of the aforementioned birthstone choices, you will be glad to know that the majority of these gems are recreated in the form of cubic zirconia. When it comes to wearing cubic zirconia rings, nothing is more tailored to an individual person than that of their very own birthstone. For those born in the month of June, which carries a pearl as the birthstone, or December, which is that of the turquoise, you will find a variety of both simulated pearls and turquoise in today’s jewelry market.

Still aren’t sure if you’re favorite ring style is making news in the world of jewelry? You can check out the latest trends by browsing through your favorite fashion catalog and noticing the jewelry worn by models, flipping through the pages of a leading women’s magazine featuring fashion and accessories or simply by watching television and taking special notice of what’s being worn by television news anchors. When you’re ready to start shopping, the confidence that you have gained in knowing exactly what you want will be a very important first step to finding the perfect cubic zirconia rings.

Looking for mens wedding bands?

By Melanie Spark

Mens Ring

When does a ring stop being a men’s ring? There seems to be a cross-fertilisation of style when it comes to jewellery. Unisex styles in clothing seem to have given licence for jewellery to go unisex too. Now you can buy anything from gemstone, diamond set in gold and titanium rings for men. Before you would only see men’s rings limited to classic wedding bands.

Now mens’ rings come in all shapes, sizes and different styles. Needless to say, men’s rings vary from the ostentatious bling of the MTV generation to the more subtle, sophisticated silver titanium rings. Pop stars like P Diddy have put diamond-encrusted jewellery on the map. Celebrities and actors have become walking billboards for jewellery retailers falling over themselves in the race to get any exposure for any of their precious jewellery items.

Mens’ watches, mens’ rings in fact anything a man can put on show is the key to nifty accessorising. According to new research out by Verdict, British men and women now spend £2.1billion a year on accessories, one fifth of that is spent on jewellery and watches. So as far as men are concerned, mens’ rings could be just as important an accessory as wearing a watch or carrying the latest mobile phone. The same trend is seen in India, where young men appear more open about revealing a more feminine side. Jewellery retailers in major Indian cities have seen a boom in sales of mens’ rings, bracelets and earrings.

I asked a number of men how they felt about rings. The answers varied greatly, there were opinions of causal indifference to more cagey, measured responses. Well I’d like it to look classy said one. Another one shuddered at the thought of mens’ rings when I asked him and said “well it’s like putting ten tonne weights on your fingers – not good when it comes to typing on your laptop.” Oh well. Perhaps for some men it’s a fierce choice between technology and fashion. For the most part though, the generation of urban metrosexuals all over the world are entertained by the idea that looking cool just doesn’t stop at a pair of trendy jeans and a t-shirt.

For decades women have mastered the art of accessorising. Anything from hairslides, handbags, rings and costume jewellery have been mixed and matched to revitalise ageing ballgowns, dresses, suits and tracksuit bottoms relegated to the dark recesses of a woman’s wardrobe. Now there is a chance for men to get in on the accessorising act too. And what better way for a man to make a statement than wearing a couple of mens’ rings with a causal pair of jeans and a t-shirt.

By Taroon Shah