Cornerstones of a Jewellery Box - No.3 Cocktail Rings
Consider this a showpiece. The kind of jewel to build an outfit around.? Be bold, and express yourself or the character of the wearer.? At its conception, the cocktail ring was a symbol of fun but also of defiance. This nature grants the cocktail rings its place as a cornerstone...?
The cocktail ring came about in the 1920s during the prohibition era.? Women were beginning to enter the professional world, earn money and feel more liberated.? Bright, often garish over-sized rings were worn to illicit cocktail parties and indicated the wearer's insouciant disregard for the law and uninhibited sense of themselves.? To order a refill at such a speakeasy the right hand with the ring on might be flashed in the air for attention.
So, choose a colour that is bright, joyful and brave. It doesn't have to be worn all the time. At the same time, think about the base colours that your partner wears consider a gemstone that is a complementary or accent colour to their general palette.?
August Birthstone - Peridot
Peridots are among the lesser-known gems, though we anticipate a rise in their popularity thanks to a recent discovery in China.
?High-quality peridots, like the stunning 4ct one showcased in this video, have a lovely green hue.?They come alive in the sunlight.? Ideal really as they are the birthstone of August. The right lighting reveals a mesmerizing, 'oily'? appearance in the depth of the stone.?
Although peridots are a softer gem, they can be worn with care, whether as a statement cocktail ring or an eye-catching pendant.
We hope that these points have sparked some inspiration.
Best,
Patrick and Geoffrey