I've been feeling crummy all weekend and cranky as a result - so in an effort to cheer myself up and hopefully provide some interesting content to you, I'm going to show you something that pretty much always makes me happy. Readers, these are some of my favourite rings:
I bought this arty one from an antique dealer. I think it's 1970s. There was a pendant too but I didn't have enough money! Oh well. I love how the rock/stone looks like a yummy piece of caramel toffee or something. Good thing it's entwined in goldish wire or I may try to pop it into my mouth!
Ditto for this Sarah Coventry ring - it just looks like candy, doesn't it? It has an opalescent quality to it but it's costume all the way. I think the look or technique is called foiling.
This flower one is Sarah Coventry too - the top glass piece is a bit off kilter but I love it nevertheless.
You can see how the 'jewels' are tiered to look like the layers of a petal. So sweet. Sarah Coventry, btw, is collectible but not expensive to buy. Each of these rings were $15 or under.
Not sure if this one is vintage but I thrifted it for a couple of bucks a few years back and I really think it's pretty - it reminds me of something semi-Medieval or Tudor or something! The filigre does look rather regal, actually, like it is twisting into crowns. There are five amber-hued stones around one side and five gold-toned balls on the other.
This sterling silver one isn't vintage but I thrifted it for a few dollars and I love the big ball on top set with all the tiny blue and clear glass pieces. It reminds me of the 'millennium ball' pendant I bought by Carolee just before the year 2000. And gee, doesn't this look like an engagement ring or something??
I don't buy things just for myself very often, but when i do, it is usually a ring. For some reason they cheer me to. Probably because unlike a new blouse, you can look down and there is this beautiful ring to gaze at.
ReplyDeleteRings are one of my major vintage weaknesses, I feel odd not wearing at least one at all times.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the first one you featured, it has a fun chunky, earthy quality to it.
Beautiful collection. I love your style and your appreciation for vintage. I have about 15 rings that I inherited and I have yet to research their origins. You've inspired me to start wearing my rings. And I had asked you previously about altering an earring's original state when having lost one. The designer of the earring is Schiaparelli. I'd love to make it into a ring.
ReplyDeleteDiane - you know, you are completely right and I never thought of it consciously that way, but yes, the reason why rings are so heavenly is because the wearer enjoys looking down at them so!
ReplyDeleteLeilani, I hear you on the ring thing! Yeah, I really like the same ring you do - it does have that artisan look doesn't it?
Thanks Kris! Oh, didn't realize you had lost the other one - then it makes perfect sense to turn it into a ring - an I am so anxious to see it! Hope you got my response to your question - bet you can find a jewellery who specializes in that kind of thing. It's a niche market, for sure. Keep me posted.
the first and last are my faves. I struggle with large rings, my fingers get antsy and I usually take them off :(
ReplyDeleteI can only do rings on my right hand, Eyeliah - they feel odd on my left. But I love a big ring on my middle finger, right hand - feels very at home.
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