The term Stackable Jewelry (or Stackable Rings) has been around for quite a long time. So
what is Stackable Jewelry? I'm glad you asked! Quite simply, Stackable Jewelry are Rings that stack up on each other. They stack up one on top of another and you wear them
all on the same finger. They become a set. Neat eh?
Now any Rings could really be considered 'Stackable', I mean you could stack up Anniversary Bands! It would work! My point is, there are no set rules or regulations when it comes to stacking Jewelry up. It's all in what you like. BUT... I can give you some helpful hints that will give you the best possible look. Here goes...
1) Have Matching Rings!
2) Keep the Rings thin!
3) Make sure the Rings fit flush together!
Now let's take a closer look...
1) Have Matching Rings! - Now when I say Matching Rings, I don't mean that the Gemstones have to match (in fact, they look better if they don't), I just mean that the Style of Ring needs to be the same. The Rings you decide to stack up need to be identical in every way except for the Gemstones, Diamonds or Metals. Vary the Color and you'll get a much better look. Most Stackable Jewelry is a combination of different Gemstones or different Metals.
For example: One Ring could be Sapphire and Diamonds, one Ring could be Emerald and Diamonds, and the last Ring could be Ruby and Diamonds. (See picture)
Keep in mind that any Gemstones will work. Pink Tourmaline and Amethyst look great together! Tanzanites and Alexandrites! There are so many to choose from...
I've seen sets of Rings that alternate colors back and forth. Ruby, Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire! I've also seen Ladies buy Stackable Rings to wear as Mother's Rings! (I love this idea!) Each Ring had a different Child's Birthstone in it. Aquamarine, Peridot, Citrine... The Mothers then stacked the Rings up in order from Youngest Child to Oldest! It's awesome and it gets you away from those cheap, tacky Mother's Rings that we all know and dread!
I've seen other Stackable Jewelry that is nothing but Diamonds! Really? What makes it Stackable is the fact that they were different Metals. One was Yellow Gold, one was White Gold and the last one was Rose Gold! (See picture) Awesome look! Very stylish!
2) Keep the Rings thin! By thin, I don't mean paper-thin, you don't want your Jewelry breaking, but a nice durable width like 2-3mm each. It really all depends on the shape and style of the Rings you choose. Each set is different.
The thing to remember here is that
it has to feel comfortable. (Which is hard to determine when you're buying the Rings because they aren't sized yet - Try on other Rings that
ARE the right width and see how it looks and feels!) So if you are putting 3 Rings on (
My favorite amount for Stacking!) and those 3 Rings are 3mm each, then that's 9mm total width that's going to be on your finger. That could be too wide for some ladies to handle. You should be able to bend your fingers without problems. It should not feel constricted or uncomfortable in the least. Width is something you'll have to determine based upon your own finger sizes.
That's why I usually suggest around 2mm width each. It just seems to work better for most people and it tends to look the best on their hands as well.
3) Make sure the Rings fit flush together! Stackable Jewelry works best if they are flat. Flat bands fit flush against each other and always give you an elegant, clean, and attractive look. Do note that Stackable Jewelry also works well if they aren't flat, as long as they have a special design in them that allows them to fit flush together. (You don't want a gap between your rings) I've seen some cute Stackable Jewelry that had edges sticking out that looked like rounded triangles. These triangles actually fit nicely together and the rings fit smooth and flush! Great design! Great Rings! It was like an interlocking puzzle!
And it's no puzzle that most Jewelers carry some sort of Stackable Rings. Check out your local Jeweler and see what they have in stock. You'll be amazed!
Whatever you do, I advise you to be creative with it! There are no limits! Have fun mixing Colors and Metals and Gemstones and Diamonds up. See what unique looks you can come up with. Wear the rings apart, wear them together, enjoy them!
Plus you can put different Themes together like, Red and Green for Christmas, Orange and Black for Halloween... There are endless Color combinations and clever Styles to create. Black and Blue? No problem! What are your favorite colors?
In my book, Stackables are a great look and a worthy addition to your Jewelry collection. It's well worth the purchase and it's cool!
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