A Guide for Shopping and Styling the Perfect Ring Stack.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of accessorizing a perfectly selected outfit. Whether you’re getting ready for a date or celebrating a special occasion, jewelry can really bring out your inner confidence and make you feel like the royalty you are. Even if you’re just running some errands, adding some jewelry can really bring out your shine.
So many of our customers ask us the same question: how can I incorporate more jewelry into my look? One of the best ways to add more jewelry, and one of our all time favorite aesthetics, is the layered or stacked look. You may have seen this trend popping up more and more, as it’s recently exploded in popularity.
Stacking rings allows you to put your jewelry on center stage. It elevates your accessories from accents or details to the focal point of your ensemble. It lets you add more, and can be the remedy for those who struggle to decide which of their pieces to wear. However, while this look lets you add jewelry to your heart's content, it works best when you follow a few simple rules.
Here’s how to create a curated selection of stacked rings that creates a stunning effect.
A Style Guide to Stacking Rings
Any fashion minded jewelry lover knows rings can go with just about any outfit or occasion. The versatility and customization that stacker rings offer is endless. Adding just one or two new rings to your collection with a mind for building a stack can add a lifetime of options to experiment with.
Start With What You’ve Got
Begin by exploring your jewelry collection. Brainstorm ideas on how to combine different pieces. Consider which pieces would make a good focal point if paired with others, or which ones could be stacked together to create a unique look. Look at the metals and gemstones you have and think about how they could be incorporated into new combinations.
Alternatively, you can start with a favorite piece and use it as a centerpiece to build around. With a little creativity and experimentation, you can create stunning new jewelry combinations that showcase your personal style.
Start Simple With Gold Stacking Rings
When building your ring stacks, remember to keep versatility in mind. Add simple bands to your collection first, as they are generally easier to stack.
Find the ring size of each of your fingers so that you can incorporate your whole hand into your stacked look. Some fashion innovators even wear smaller rings on their second knuckle for a fuller stack. Once you start to expand beyond one ring per hand you can really start to see your possibilities open up!
Gold stacking rings are maybe the best example for beginners. Gathering complementary gold rings is easy and fun. Simply try them on and see how they look! It's always easy to find rings in classic yellow gold, but consider rose gold rings and white gold rings as well.
Or, for a lower price point, you can always pick up a sterling silver stacking ring. Stackable rings in brilliant gold or silver are a dynamic look that’s sure to catch you more than a few compliments!
Add a Special Something to Your Ring Stack
For many, the best part about putting together a ring stack is choosing the one ring to be the star of the show. This might be your most prominent diamond, your most detailed vintage piece, or a bold birthstone stacking ring, but they all shine brighter when coupled with other stacker rings. By stacking your rings you create a look that is greater than the sum of its parts. Similarly, by stacking rings and incorporating one special ring, you can help that statement ring shine even brighter.
Like every group needs a leader, your stacked rings need a focal point. That means treating yourself to something special. Add a pop of color to the stack with a stackable birthstone ring.
Find a vintage ring with a one-of-a-kind flair or a midi ring with a unique shape (some popular styles include chevron rings, twist rings, and serpent rings). Pick something that really captures your personality and let it show through.
The Joy of Diamond Stacking Rings
When discussing jewelry it’s natural to start to consider diamonds. Many customers ask us, do diamond rings stack? Our answer is simple: any ring type, metal, or gemstone can be incorporated into a stack–and stackable diamond rings are some of the most beautiful options to include in your look. We’ve got two tips for how to make diamond stacking rings really pop.
Our first style tip for diamond stacking rings is to build the stack around your diamonds. If you have a ring with a prominent center stone, let the rest of the rings in the stack accentuate that ring. Match your other rings to the band color of your diamond band.
Try not to add rings to the stack that will compete with or ‘upstage’ your centerpiece ring. Think of it like this: your best diamond is a princess and the rest of your ring set is her court of attendants, there to help her look her best!
Our second tip is that diamond bands themselves stack really well! An eternity band could even be incorporated into a diamond ring stack with little effort. In fact, some of the more subtle diamond bands, especially looks that incorporate smaller diamonds (such as pave diamond bands), look incredible in a stack.
Shoot for Structure
Put your visualization skills to work. Imagine your hand forming a triangle, with the base formed by your thumb and pinky fingers, and the peak at the tip of your middle finger. Once you've got that image in your head, it's easy to create a dynamic and structured stack.
By using this triangle as a visual reference, you can create a well-proportioned ring stack. One approach to building a ring stack around this structure is to use midi rings or knuckle rings. They are an excellent way to add dimension and balance to your overall look.
Keep The Sparkle Going
The best part about stacker rings is that you can continuously grow your collection! These rings are ideal for commemorating significant life events.
For example, you can celebrate your own or your loved ones' birthdays by adding stackable birthstone rings. Mark relationship milestones with stackable anniversary rings in your bridal jewelry set. When traveling, visit jewelry stores to discover distinctive stacking rings that you can't find in your hometown. Collecting rings to honor joyous memories is a fantastic approach that yields two benefits: not only do you acquire stunning jewelry, but you also have daily reminders of life's happiest moments.
Stack ‘Em Up at Bradley Gough Diamonds in Fort Wayne
Now that you’ve gotten the rundown on stacking rings, it's time to come into the shop and build your own look. Our team of jewelry experts and our curated collection have everything you need to take the next step and start building your stack. So don’t wait! Stop by our Fort Wayne, Indiana jewelry store today, or visit us online!