I like antique and antique-like rings. One of my favourites is this really old gold-plated brass band. The underneath is quite worn, as tends to happen, but the top looks pretty good.
I also have this dainty little forget-me-not ring in gold-plated stainless steel.
On my list at the moment is a floral band ring. I don’t want a pricey one, just something dainty to wear on my wedding finger in the summer heat.
Something like this…
or this…
The problem buying rings online is that you cannot try them on. My ring fingers are in-between sizes and I have large knuckles. Wider rings fit tighter than narrower ones and sometimes sizing can be a little big or small. You also never know if you are buying something being drop-shipped from China or sourced from Temu. I have found many shops across Etsy selling exactly the same item and using exactly the same photographs, but describing it as ‘unique and handmade’. Etsy has been ruined by junk resellers.
While Googling around, I found a site that looks really interesting. I would be so keen to know if any of my readers have bought from Regal Rose. They seem to be based in the UK and have good (genuine-looking) reviews. The prices are good and their items are really interesting. Here is a selection that I liked
This ring depicts intertwined roots. I love that metaphor in a ring for a special finger. I have a friend who is 70 now, but has been with his partner since he was 18. He told me once they had grown together like vines.
I adore this one! I wish it said Till death and beyond, but I have always wanted a pinkie ring and this fits the bill perfectly!
I tell people to cut a band of stiff paper (birthday cards or envelopes are usually good) to the width of the ring/bangle, then tape it to the perfect fit, checking for flexibility of finger. Wear it all day once you think it’s perfect then squish flat and post to the jewellery. They can measure and adjust their ring to the perfect size.
If you have a ring a tad too large, then adding a narrow 1.2mm or wider stacker usually works at keeping it safe.
And yes. Etsy isn’t functioning as it ought. I’m selling through my own website or Folksy now.
This is so interesting! I have fingers and swell and shrink on an hourly basis, large knuckles and thin fingers, and I am usually 16mm/50/6. But the thickness of the band and different makers make it a bit hit and miss buying online. Even in shops, a ring that fits at midday will be slipping off my finger in the evening. And I love rings!
I thought I was the only one who noticed that some Etsy sellers were reselling Temu products… I am now doing a reverse image search whenever I find something on Etsy to see where it actually comes from and there were so many surprises….
I love that ring with the cross and the skull… I have to be careful with the jewellery I wear because I can’t just go out and about with rings or necklaces featuring skulls or devils, since I also teach kids… I don’t even think I could get away with it with the adults…