Ring Pop

Oct 5

A new ring trend is bubbling up

Jewelry can often skew serious, marking momentous occasions or intended to be handed down as an heirloom. While polished silver and stately gold will always have a place in our hearts—and jewelry boxes—the latest trend popping up feels as refreshing as a fizzy drink. Bubble rings are back, bursting with ‘90’s nostalgia and lighthearted fun. A child of that era, I had fingerfulls of the acrylic originals, collected with babysitting money from kiosks at the mall, or from a lucky quarter dropped into gumball-style vending machines. These grown-up, modern versions will run you more than 25 cents, but the combination of quality materials and playful design will bring a smile to both adult-you and your inner child.

**Golden Apex**

Co-founders Gina and Steven Feldman came up with the name Auvere (“True Gold”) via an alchemistic combination of the elemental symbol for gold, AU, and the Latin word “vere,” which means “true.” They create pieces with similarly alchemistic allure, spinning high-karat gold into high fashion jewelry, like this dramatically-domed ring.
Auvere 24k gold polished “Golden Apex” ring, $5,000 at Auvere

**Island Vibes**

Barcelona-based La Manso has a cult following on Instagram (and IRL amongst celebs like Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa) thanks to founder Adriana Manso’s distinctive aesthetic. Referencing her grandmother’s jewelry and vintage pieces discovered across Spain, Manso creates covetable collectibles like this ring set, inspired by the waters around the Mediterranean island of Formentera.
La Manso “4menteras” ring set, $86.99 for two at La Manso
*This item is sold out.

**Diamond Dome**

If you’ve ever needed proof that all that glitters is not gold, here it is. This knockout of a cocktail ring, from ASHI, a premier diamond jewelry company, boasts 251 pavé-set round diamonds atop an 18 karat white gold dome (talk about *bling*!).
ASHI 18k white gold and diamond ring*, $9,721.25 at Van Atkins Jewelers
*This item is sold out.

**Dulcis**

Swarovski’s new(ish) Creative Director, Giovanna Engelbert, is breathing new life into the 126-year old Austrian crystal company, creating fashion-forward pieces from the brand’s signature material, like this Pop Art-inspired statement sparkler.
Swarovski “Dulcis” cocktail ring, $199 at Swarovski

**Milano**

Based in Milan, the Ti Sento atelier prides themselves on being the gold standard of silver jewelry—using goldsmithing techniques and handwork to create their undeniably pretty pieces. This ring, crafted from rose gold plated on 925 Sterling silver, is no exception.
Ti Sento rose-gold-plated sterling silver “Milano” ring, $169 at Siebke Hoyt Jewelers
*This item is sold out.

**Chubby**

Emily P. Wheeler’s “Chubby” rings have been a signature of her design since she started her sustainable, LA-based brand. Each ring is a one-of-a-kind combination of precious metals and gemstones—autumn tourmaline, pink sapphire and ebony make for a seriously sophisticated take on the trend.
Emily P. Wheeler 18k yellow gold, tourmaline, sapphire, and ebony ring, $10,800 at Emily P. Wheeler

Editor: Samantha Durbin
Market Editor: Rebecca Daly

Every item featured is personally selected by our writers and editors (read: we're totally into it). Please know that when you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission (read: we get to keep doing what we love).