Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Stacking Rings
Some trends never go out of style… they morph and adapt, but the idea is the same. Stacking is one of those things. With roots all the way back to the 16th century, this ever-popular look began with something called a gimmel ring. This incredibly romantic ring was made up of two or more interlocking bands that could be worn separately by a betrothed couple and then later reunited to be worn by the bride. By the 1700’s, guard rings joined the party. Usually a small and well-fitted band, guard rings were stacked on top of the more valuable wedding ring to keep it from sliding off. Eventually, these early inventions evolved into what we now call a wedding band.
Today, we are stacking everything… necklaces, bracelets, and of course, rings. The possibilities are truly only limited by your personal style and imagination. I like to mix metals, styles and time periods. My engagement ring is an Edwardian platinum ring. I added a handmade, modern wedding band that combines platinum with 18-karat yellow gold. Later, my great-grandmother’s wedding band came into the mix. For our 20th wedding anniversary, I decided on a narrow gold band with milgrain beading as well as an antique diamond band. I also have two or three Victorian carved bands. On any given day, one or more of these are stacked on my left hand.
Today, I’m showing two similar yet different stacks. Each one has five unique rings – one stack showcases the feminine blush tones of rose gold while the other leans into the warm tones of yellow gold. Both arrangements feature rubies and diamonds. It’s always fun to add some color to your stack – that can be done with metals, gemstones or even enamel. Add an antique ring for a bit of vintage flair.
Stacking is a great and affordable way to update a wedding set. Birthstone rings and engraved bands are other great options. At Joden, our cases are overflowing with possibilities. Stop in and try something on today!
“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”
Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
