Recently, Mila Kunis was spotted wearing a simple thin gold band on that finger (gasp!). With the click of one paparazzi’s Nikon D300 camera - BAM! - the rumors were running rampant that the actress was engaged to Ashton Kutcher. But hey - what if Mila doesn’t want to exclude that finger from adornment? What if the actress is just an equal opportunity stylista? We take issue with society’s obsession with that finger and all that it represents.
Society dictates that it’s only appropriate to wear a diamond ring when someone decides that they want to marry you. So cliché! If diamonds are really a girl’s best friend, we should be able to have a little more say on when we wear them. What happened to freedom of choice, ladies? What happened to wearing a beautiful diamond (or crystal, or cubic zirconia) ring just because you want to? No strings attached. And hey, who says you can’t marry yourself? Whether you’re a member of the single ladies club or not, every woman is entitled to a beautiful ring. Below is a list of just some fabulous finger candy we love right now. Go ahead. Check them out – you deserve it!
Cubic Zirconia – Super versatile and popular, CZs are the most practical answer for girls who don’t want to shell out the big bucks for diamonds! We love CZ because it’s incorporated into so many different styles; the rings below feature crowns, black onyx and evil eyes!
Super-Steal: Gold and Diamond CZ Crown Ring ($45)
Semi-Steal: Nyla Star Sophia Gold CZ and Onyx Ring ($75)
Splurge: Meghna Designs Gold Back and CZ Evil Eye Cocktail Ring ($175)
Crystals – We love crystals because they look high-end (even when you got them on sale). They’re multi-dimensional and dramatic, and they come in a variety of colors and styles. If we can’t get a diamond, we’re sure happy having crystals as our best friend!
Super-Steal: Blu Bijoux Silver Crystal Double Teardrop Ring ($32)
Semi-Steal: Roberta Chiarella Silver and Crystal Icicle Ring ($88)
Splurge: Janis by Janis Savitt Silver Crystal and Vitrolite Cocktail Ring ($175)
Heart-shaped – Heart-shaped anything is ultra-feminine and perennially in style. We are especially fans of heart-shaped rings – they serve as a reminder of love – for your family, significant other, yourself, Justin Timberlake (anything really!)
Super-Steal: Blu Bijoux Silver and Crystal Heart Ring ($14 – and it also comes in gold!)
Semi-Steal: Blee Inara Silver and CZ Open Heart Ring ($80)
Splurge: KC Designs White Gold and Diamond Heart Ring ($1035)
Diamonds – What can we say about diamonds? They are the ultimate. But diamonds don’t have to break the bank! We scoured our site for the best and the brightest – and, OK, we found a ton, but here are three stand-outs we think you’ll love.
Super-Steal: Viducci Citrine Diamond Wreath Ring ($125)
Semi-Steal: Viducci Green Amethyst Two Circle Diamond Ring ($238)
Splurge: Phyllis Bergman Antique Ladies Fashion Diamond Band ($1,080)
Rock these rings on any finger you like!
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