All Things Rings

All Things Rings
Whether you’re a maximalist or a minimalist when it comes to accessorising your hands, there’s something for everyone with the AC guide to rings. Read on for everything you need to know about types of rings, how to measure up for the perfect fit and what makes our gold vermeil the perfect choice for rings. 
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RING TYPES

With chunky signet rings, delicate eternity rings and cool ring jackets, do you know your stuff when it comes to ring types?

ETERNITY RINGS

 Eternity rings have been associated throughout history as ways to mark big life moments, from the birth of a baby to a dream job. We’ve seen a trend in self-gifting with eternity rings to mark proud moments and celebrate big achievements. Delicate and contemporary, our eternity rings come in all guises, studded with gemstones or adorned with enamel for a pop of colour. The Polaris North Star is a fun way to do an eternity ring, with an irregular design inspired by the constellations and studded with White Sapphires. Or for a fresh, non-traditional eternity ring, our beaded styles are playful and dainty. Great for stacking, these slim bands are super special reminders to wear every day.

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SIGNET RINGS

 Signet rings have morphed from markers of family, school or crest to be personal celebrations of identity that double as stylish rings. Our Polaris Signet is a real classic but if you like a slimmer shape, signets no longer have to be chunky. Try our Celestial Orbit Rings for a delicate, slim-line take on a signet. Make it truly personal with an engraving - a single letter for your first name feels modern and fun. Our White Sapphire Biography and Side Star signets are both engraveable and make for a piece you’ll wear forever (and pass on).

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COCKTAIL RINGS

These standout beauties look just as good with a flat white in hand as they do with an espresso martini. Joyfully, cocktail rings have become a fun way to add interest and colour to a basic knit or daytime look as well as an essential element for any party outfit. 


Encrusted with diamonds, adorned with colourful enamel or dazzling with a vibrant gemstone slice, cocktail rings come in many shapes and sizes. If you’re a ‘more is more’ type and a fan of sparkle, our Icon Diamond rings are real showstoppers. If you love a bit of colour, try the Ottima rings, each featuring a slice of vibrant gemstone, from dreamy green Amazonite to vivid Lapis. A cocktail ring doesn’t need to be big to make a statement - like the Flash Interstellar which has a slim, contemporary design encrusted with diamonds for a dainty but dazzling look. 


So how to style cocktail rings? Don’t feel restricted to just one ring - these look great layered up and worn with joy. Start with your hero - whether a colourful gemstone or chunky signet - and build around it. We love coordinating or contrasting with our nail colour for a whole hand look. 

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STACKING RINGS

The ultimate way to create a completely unique look, stacking rings are an Astley Clarke signature. We love how a meaningful stack can be created and built upon, including gifts from special people, special occasions and treats. Stacking rings also mean that your look can keep evolving over time through different trends, seasons and occasions. 

So how to create the perfect stack? There aren’t really any rules - just have fun. Mix and match Mini Stilla rings with colourful Cirque enamel and a quirky Polaris or Stilla Disc ring for fun shape and texture. 

Our gemstone Ottima rings are uniquely designed for stacking, with one side of the stone set flat against the band to allow for more rings to be worn above or below. Clever.

If gemstones are your thing, create your own cocktail of meaningful stones to get you through your day and boost your mood. We’ll have positivity, confidence and peace, thank you very much. 

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ENAMEL RINGS

Enamel is a really lovely way to embrace some colour and fun in your rings. It creates a little unexpected pop whilst being really durable and practical. If you love a sparkling look, our Cirque rings feature a White Sapphire framed with coloured enamel whilst the Astra rings encase a sparkling North Star in enamel to match your mood. 


We love how simple an enamel ring can be - try a dainty band half covered in coloured enamel to add a subtle flash. The tough part is choosing what colour to go for… lilac, mint green, pink or cobalt blue? We might need one of each. 

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WHAT IS A RING JACKET?

A ring jacket is an easy, unique way to style an existing ring. It’s a ring that wraps beautifully around another ring giving a whole new look and an easy way to layer your jewellery. If you’re going to do it, a statement piece is the way to go - like our new White Sapphire Ring Jacket which is inspired by the points of a star and sits perfectly around a ring of your choice.


The lovely thing about ring jackets is their instant ability to create a whole new look for a ring that’s already in your collection. They also look great worn alone due to their unusual shape - giving you lots of options. 

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CAN I PERSONALISE MY RING?

Engraving a ring is the perfect way to personalise a gift or treat. Our engraving service allows you to personalise our Biography or Side Star signet ring with one character in a choice of four fonts. Engraveable rings are a really special way to create something truly personal with a contemporary, stylish edge. Our engraving service is completely free and is also available on other types of engraveable jewellery including necklaces and bracelets

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WHAT IS MY RING MADE OF?

All of our demi-fine rings here at Astley Clarke are solid sterling silver or 18ct yellow gold vermeil. Our fine rings are solid yellow, white or rose gold. Wondering what gold vermeil means? It’s a superior plating process that creates a much higher quality and is much more durable than standard plating. Our rings actually have an even thicker vermeil because we know jewellery worn on the hands is subject to a lot more wear and tear than other jewellery items. This means your Astley Clarke rings will stay looking beautiful.

WHAT IS GOLD VERMEIL?

You can read everything you need to know about gold vermeil in Your Guide to Gold Vermeil. In a nutshell, gold vermeil is a plating process that produces a much higher quality and more durable finish than standard plating. Unlike standard plating, the base metal must be solid sterling silver and the gold used must be higher than 10ct. At Astley Clarke we use 18ct gold because there’s less chance of your piece tarnishing or wearing - and we think you deserve a little luxury! The vermeil on our rings is even thicker as we know jewellery worn on the hands is subject to a lot more wear and tear than other jewellery items. This means your Astley Clarke rings will stay looking beautiful.

 

Want to know more? Your Guide to Gold Vermeil has all the info you need. 

925 STERLING SILVER RINGS

Nothing beats the timeless modernity of silver jewellery and rings are no exception. All of our silver rings are pure sterling silver so you can rest easy knowing your ring will stay beautiful and is super durable. We love how White Sapphires look against silver - try dainty or chunky bands studded with miniature stars or the quirky Polaris ring.


Don’t feel you need to stick to silver - we love a ring stack or collection that mixes precious metals and enamels for a fun, textured look. 


Want to know more about the precious metals we use? Try our Guide to Precious Metals.

18ct GOLD VERMEIL RINGS

Our demi-fine rings are plated in gold vermeil for a much higher quality and more durable finish. The vermeil on our rings is even thicker as we know jewellery worn on the hands is subject to a lot more wear and tear than other jewellery items. This means your Astley Clarke rings will stay looking beautiful. 


A gold ring looks stunning with colourful gemstones so this is where you can really have fun. From vivid Blue Lapis and Green Malachite to dreamy Moonstone and Black Spinel, our gold rings feature beautiful precious gemstones, each with their own meaning. 


Want to know more about the precious gemstones we use? Try our Gemstone Guide.

14ct SOLID GOLD RINGS

Our fine rings are 14ct solid yellow, white or rose gold for ultimate luxury and durability. Studded with diamonds, these are super special pieces that you’ll treasure. The Icon Diamond ring is a timeless classic that feels contemporary and guaranteed to get compliments (trust us). For something distinctive with an edge, the white gold Flash Interstellar ring is asymmetric and so luxurious. If rose gold is your thing, our solid rose gold rings are beautifully flattering on any skin tone and a perfect way to mix metals. 


Want to know more about the precious metals we use? Try our Guide to Precious Metals.

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WHAT SIZE SHOULD I ORDER?

The good news is it’s super easy to get your ring size with our downloadable guide - so you don’t need to go anywhere. If you’d prefer you can of course order a ring sizer or if you have any questions at all about which ring is right for you, just email personalshopper@astleyclarke.com or call +44 (0)20 7706 0060.


A note on sizing - whilst some of our rings are dainty and some have a chunkier silhouette, always order your true size. We take sizing into account depending on the style of the ring so you never have to worry about sizing up or down.

TIPS FOR MEASURING YOUR RING SIZE

DO

Measure your ring size at the end of the day when fingers are at their largest
Ensure that your ring sizer fits comfortably, snug enough so that so that it will not fall off, but loose enough to slide over your knuckle

DON’T

Do not measure your hands when they are cold, they can shrink up to half a size
Alcohol and salt can make your fingers swell so refrain from measuring your ring size after a night of champagne or salty snacks

BUYING A RING AS A GIFT?

When buying a ring as a gift, the best way - although not always the easiest - is to borrow an existing ring from the correct finger and use our downloadable Ring Size Guide.

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So there you have it. Your complete guide to rings, from the different styles to our vermeil finish. If you have any more questions, just drop us a line at personalshopper@astleyclarke.com and we’ll be more than happy to help. Happy stacking…