While a great many fashion rings are faux gems, there are some that are beautiful real gems that sparkle and shine. There is actually quite a history in the two most common types of fashion rings, although it is not a long history. These beautiful rings continue to be very much in fashion, plus they are fun to wear.
Generally the cocktail ring precedes the right hand ring in the development of fashion rings. Both are very new names for specific types of fashion rings, not actually becoming common terms until the last century.
The specifics behind the development of the cocktail ring are a unique part of American history. In the years of prohibition between 1920 and 1938, women and men flocked to secret nightclubs known as the speakeasy. These clubs where providing illegal alcohol and became the forerunners of modern nightclubs. Women dressed to impress at these gatherings, right down to very large, flashy fashion rings, most which were made of faux gemstones. These rings soon earned the name of cocktail rings.
As with most things of this time period, going to the extremes with fashion was considered on the cutting edge. The large, gemmed cocktail fashion rings became a fad that endured long beyond the flapper dress and the speakeasy itself.
Right hand ring fashion rings came into style when women took significant steps into the workplace and wanted to be able to display their independence and their own unique personalities. They are called right hand rings both because of the hand they are worn on and because they are often purchased by a woman herself, rather than like an engagement or wedding ring that is purchased for her.
Of course right hand rings don't have to be purchased by a woman; they can also make wonderful presents. Fashion rings of any type, including right hand rings or cocktail rings are wonderful birthday, anniversary or anytime gifts. They are considered to be the most popular styles of rings sold next to wedding rings and bridal sets.
Both right hand rings and cocktail rings are designed to catch the eye and make a statement about the confidence of the person wearing the fashion rings. They can include silver, platinum or white gold bands and settings or they may be of traditional yellow gold. Generally most will have some gemstones, typically a diamond or a set of smaller diamonds will be found in these ring designs.
In most situations the cocktail ring is still traditional worn for special events, evenings out and social gatherings. Right hand rings, as fashion rings, are worn all the time with any type of wardrobe. Finding several fashion rings, include cocktail and right hand rings, will give you a wide choice of fashion rings for every occasion and event.
Generally the cocktail ring precedes the right hand ring in the development of fashion rings. Both are very new names for specific types of fashion rings, not actually becoming common terms until the last century.
The specifics behind the development of the cocktail ring are a unique part of American history. In the years of prohibition between 1920 and 1938, women and men flocked to secret nightclubs known as the speakeasy. These clubs where providing illegal alcohol and became the forerunners of modern nightclubs. Women dressed to impress at these gatherings, right down to very large, flashy fashion rings, most which were made of faux gemstones. These rings soon earned the name of cocktail rings.
As with most things of this time period, going to the extremes with fashion was considered on the cutting edge. The large, gemmed cocktail fashion rings became a fad that endured long beyond the flapper dress and the speakeasy itself.
Right hand ring fashion rings came into style when women took significant steps into the workplace and wanted to be able to display their independence and their own unique personalities. They are called right hand rings both because of the hand they are worn on and because they are often purchased by a woman herself, rather than like an engagement or wedding ring that is purchased for her.
Of course right hand rings don't have to be purchased by a woman; they can also make wonderful presents. Fashion rings of any type, including right hand rings or cocktail rings are wonderful birthday, anniversary or anytime gifts. They are considered to be the most popular styles of rings sold next to wedding rings and bridal sets.
Both right hand rings and cocktail rings are designed to catch the eye and make a statement about the confidence of the person wearing the fashion rings. They can include silver, platinum or white gold bands and settings or they may be of traditional yellow gold. Generally most will have some gemstones, typically a diamond or a set of smaller diamonds will be found in these ring designs.
In most situations the cocktail ring is still traditional worn for special events, evenings out and social gatherings. Right hand rings, as fashion rings, are worn all the time with any type of wardrobe. Finding several fashion rings, include cocktail and right hand rings, will give you a wide choice of fashion rings for every occasion and event.
About the Author:
George C. Baycan of San Francisco based Simayof Jewelershas 7 years experience in the jewelry business in management and marketing consultant positions. He specializes in Fashion Rings and Cocktail Rings.
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