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How to choose a ring as a gift

02/14/2025

Choosing the "right" gift is not an easy task, and choosing a ring as a gift in general raises many questions and doubts. The variety of models, simple and complex shapes, various options for inserts, overlays, engraving - the assortment in jewelry workshops is simply amazing. When choosing a ring, it is definitely not worth relying solely on your own taste, as it is very likely that the giver will not share your delight.  

In order to avoid an awkward situation, before buying a ring, it is worth thinking about some important points and perhaps it is worth choosing a custom engagement ring for your other half or even a loved one.

Material of the ring

When deciding on the choice of metal from which the ring will be made, try to find out what kind of jewelry the giver or the giftee prefers to wear. If the female or male arsenal has jewelry predominantly made of one type of metal, do not deviate from the established tradition. The possibility of combining the gifted and existing products will cause maximum satisfaction for any person.

Choosing a ring, also do not forget that the human body is sometimes very unpredictable and unsuitable metal can cause unwanted allergic reactions.

Sense of style

Before deciding on the style of jewelry, try to analyze the external image of a person. Pay attention to the individual elements of his image. If, for example, the image is dominated by classic style clothes, clothes with a fit "on the figure", simple accessories, closet items with minimal decoration, then it is better to opt for a graceful ring with a not wide chink and a minimalist insert.

A wide ring of geometric shape or a ring with an asymmetrical pattern will fit organically into the smart-casual style popular in recent years, as well as will be perfectly combined with things in over-size style. Large, but at the same time restrained ring will emphasize the aesthetics of the image, which is based on clothes made of dense fabrics and massive shoes.

A fan of vintage or retro-images can be presented with a ring with ornate design and a hint of "antiquity".

For people who perceive jewelry as an effective way of self-expression, you can create a more non-standard and specific model, such as:

  • longring (long rings);
  • layered ring;
  • mono-ring (combining several rings on different fingers);
  • phalangeal ring and full finger ring.

Body Harmony

Hand shapes, palm width, finger length - all of these can vary greatly between people. It is important to adhere to the principles of balance and harmony when selecting a ring for a particular person.

Do not choose too thin ring for medium and large hands, as on such hands the ring will look more like a child's ring. In turn, too massive ring with large inserts and details on a small hand will look disproportionate and create the effect of weighting. The width of the ring should be properly correlated with the length of the fingers, both visually and functionally. Too wide ring, picked up on the index finger, can simply make it difficult to bend.

You should also choose a stone for the top of the ring based on the length of your fingers. For short fingers, an oval, drop or marquis cut stone is ideal, as these shapes visually elongate the fingers. For long and medium fingers, a universal round, princess cut stone is also suitable. As a gift for a romantic event, you can give a ring with a heart-cut stone. Since this technique implies proportionality of the sides of the stone, a ring with such a stone will look cute and harmonious on fingers of different lengths.

Design and trends

Leading positions among the fashion trends at the moment are large rings, but they are not to everyone's liking. If chasing fashion is not in the rules of the giver, a classic model with a small or medium-sized stone inlay will be a win-win gift. Sometimes simplicity and elegance cause more admiration than "screaming" products. As an alternative to a ring with stones, it makes sense to consider a ring with an embedded pattern. Rings with designs on the ends of the unclosed bezel also do not lose their relevance to this day.

Jewelry workshop "Robin Woolard" will create an original model for the celebrant, taking into account all your wishes. Our professional masters will choose for your ring a design suitable for any occasion and mood.

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