How to Wear Rings | 25 Ways to Style All Types of Rings
25 Unique Ways to Style the Rings You Already Own

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Whether you're a minimalist who prefers delicate, thin bands or a maximalist who likes chunky '90s-and-Y2K-inspired baubles, styling multiple rings on the same hand takes some thoughtful consideration. If you're sporting an engagement ring, you also have to think about incorporating that standout piece into your stack. In keeping with 2022's most prominent trends — toi et moi silhouettes, chainlink details, mixed metals, multicolor stones, and personalized signets — jewelers have some ideas for assembling an impeccably curated, Instagram-worthy hand of rings.
Ahead, we've gathered tips from luxury brands like Mateo New York, Stephanie Gottlieb, Jacquie Aiche, Jennifer Meyer, and Logan Hollowell, as well as playful, kitschy, and more affordable labels like Arms of Eve, SiiZU, Blobb, Frasier Sterling, and July Child. Whether you want to highlight a single colorful gemstone; incorporate a theme, such as flowers or butterflies; or coordinate your rings with any other accessories (like gloves, bracelets, and necklaces), there are plenty of tricks to consider.
Keep reading for 25 tips for mastering the basics from jewelry founders and accessory game changers you might not have been familiar with. These designers have all shared their bestselling ring of the year so far, so you can purchase a new piece or two. Scroll to get started on your ring-styling journey.
1 How to Wear Rings: Style Multiple Rings of the Same Theme
British brand July Child churns out '90s-inspired trippy, colorful, premium jewelry from designer and founder Sinead Flood. Crystals and CZ stones are set into sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil to give off the look of pieces dripping in glitter. Flood suggests creating a narrative with your rings by setting a theme — for example, all florals, which you can achieve with the addition of the bestselling Daisy Moo ($50, originally $101).
2 How to Wear Rings: Make a Statement With a Middle-Finger Ring
Stephanie Gottlieb, who established her fine-jewelry line and bridal-concierge service in 2013, is well known for her Pave Stack Bands ($600), which are the top-selling pieces on her site. Gottlieb recommends starting with a statement bauble on the middle finger, like her Jumbo Pave Heart ($1,650), and then stacking thin rainbow bands on the pointer to complement the look. She also always wears one pave stack band on her pinky for an added touch of sparkle.
3 How to Wear Rings: Choose a Gemstone For an Index-Finger Ring
Logan Hollowell has been crafting her rings in LA since 2016 from recycled 14k and 18k gold, ethically sourced gemstones, and conflict-free diamonds. Hollowell believes that each stone's beauty bears significant intuition and feeling, so it should be the start of your look. From there, complete with simple diamond and gold bands, like the bestselling French Pavé Diamond Tusk ring ($2,995), that sit comfortably stacked. Various shapes can be used to create dimension and diversity.
4 How to Wear Rings: Add Texture
Founded in 2019 by Kerryn and Aaron Langer, Arms of Eve is known for its stacking and spacing rings, many of which have a crushed gold texture. The bestselling Eros ring ($49) comes in three different widths for that reason, designed to complement pearls or gemstones nicely.
5 How to Wear Rings: Add Pearls For Regencycore
En Route was started in 2017 by best friends Matilda Guo and Cassie Zhou. Zhou created the bestselling Mira ring ($28), which the team considers a proper foundation for any cottagecore or regencycore look with its dreamy etchings. "Style it with a puffy sleeve shirt to elevate the look. Pick a classic pearl ring to stack with a skinny gold ring to complement the aesthetics," Guo instructs.
6 How to Wear Rings: Balance Out Color With Metal
Crystal Haze, started by Ophelia Alickaj and Sara Vlatkovic in 2017, takes a maximalist approach to jewelry. While overstyling is part of the DNA, the team recommends settling on less color in order to orchestrate a look with more pieces. This way, each ring gets the clear attention it deserves. The Lady Boss ring ($126) is the brand's bestselling piece, dreamed up as a play on the infamous men's pinky ring that used to be an indication of status and wealth.
7 How to Wear Rings: Start With a Go-To Delicate Piece
Sustainable fashion brand Siizu, founded by Kay Wen in 2016 and designed by Hiroko Harada, suggests its Eternity CZ ring ($42) as a great jumping-off point. It's simple and can be worn with many other pieces, so it should be the foundation of every stack.
8 How to Wear Rings: Think Regal
Founder Alicia Sandve reports that HeyMaeve's bestseller is the Heiress ring ($68), which comes complete with a row of mirror-like stones in 18k gold-plated stainless steel. The brand suggests styling its "bling rings" for extra oomph to create the striking look of royalty.
9 How to Wear Rings: Stack Unevenly
Niki Allworth started budget-friendly jewelry label Adornmonde in 2014 and suggests experimenting with statements and subtle shapes, all pared down to one pure metal piece that ties your look together. "Stack unevenly, and not on all fingers. . . . Oh, and don't forget your pinky finger," she told POPSUGAR. The Tray Triple Knot ring ($106), styled above, is a new bestseller on the site.
10 How to Wear Rings: Tie Them All Together With 1 Piece
Yi Collection's Yi Guo prefers to mix fun, colorful gems together in unexpected ways, but then tie them all together with one multicolored piece, like the brand's Rainbow Chain Ring ($625).
11 How to Wear Rings: Add a Colorful Pinky Ring
Erin Sachse of Eriness, founded in 2015, always loves the addition of a pinky ring at the end, and the label's Ruby Signet ($1,250) is a bestseller. Sachse recommends stacking not only different color gemstones, but different shapes and sizes to give the stack unexpected dimension.
12 How to Wear Rings: Layer Signet Rings
Katherine Schlattman, who founded Foe & Dear in 2009, recommends layering signet rings for an everyday look. Each of the brand's made-to-order signet rings ($422) are made with the environment in mind from recycled gold and silver.
13 How to Wear Rings: Go Wild
Sofia Elias started Blobb out of Mexico City in 2018 when she was still in school. Now, her recognizable pieces have gone viral, worn by the likes of Dua Lipa. The playful pieces are made from resin and hand-sculpted by Elias, who finishes them with perfectly cut gems that she inserts into the center. She recommends stacking a handful on each hand, no matter the occasion. The Bling ring ($80) is the company's bestseller. Style these colorful pieces with denim and a white tee, so they can really shine.
14 How to Wear Rings: Mix Metals and Proportions
Jessica Tse, designer and founder of Notte — which was established in 2019 — loves to play with different colors and proportions to create a fun, tactile multiring stack. The brand's Mini Superbloom Ring ($79) is its top seller and works as a mood-boosting statement piece.
15 How to Wear Rings: More Is More
BonbonWhims, founded by Clare Ngai in 2020, is known for its chunky ring stacks and was started on the idea that more is more. Ngai suggests layering differently colored enamel pieces, like the bestselling Ling Bling rings ($120), to create a bold-statement look that will stand out. Don't knock the thumb ring, either — add one to help achieve a carefree, lighthearted look.
16 How to Wear Rings: Make It Personal
Sister duo Christina and Gina founded Senia New York in 2020, and they believe that any ring stack should represent your personal story. Their bestselling Chain Rings ($260) are great for teaming up with their Roman Numeral Ring ($160) or Halo Ring ($315), which commemorate special numbers and dates.
17 How to Wear Rings: Choose Compelling Shapes
Paris-born, Chicago-based jeweler Catherine Sarr started Almasika in 2014 to celebrate the symbols, stories, and forms that unite people across cultures and generations through fine jewelry. Sarr believes that any ring stack should be meaningful, suggesting layering pieces that are compelling in shape but also speak to the wearer's personal story. The brand's Vici Signet Ring ($2,750) is a bestseller, being a sculptural collection of ancient symbols that represent traditional wisdom.
18 How to Wear Rings: Play With Your Look
Mateo Harris started Mateo New York in the spring of 2009 with a men's collection but expanded to a women's line in 2015. Mateo's Secret Initial ring ($2,500) is a bestseller, first launched on the site in 2018. Harris encourages customers to have fun with stacking rings — try them on as if you were in a store, and then keep on multiples. You'll be surprised what works together.
19 How to Wear Rings: Match Your Necklaces
Frasier Sterling, founded in LA in 2011 by Frasier Lipton, has a bestselling F You ring ($30) that is a kitschy addition to any ring stack. Lipton loves the idea of coordinating a stack of rings to match with layered necklaces, bringing your jewelry-look full circle.
20 How to Wear Rings: Style Them Over Gloves
Fashion photographer Dolly Faibyshev came up with the idea for these glittery baubles while sitting in her apartment at the start of the pandemic in 2020. The side project was created to inspire people of all ages, sizes, and genders to have fun with their outfits — which is exactly why she recommends drawing attention to the hands with sheer gloves. The pearlescent green Kiwi ring ($65) is currently the bestselling colorway.
21 How to Wear Rings: Find a Power Symbol
Celebrity-loved jewelry brand Jacquie Aiche — worn by the likes of Gigi Hadid, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber — is handmade in LA and aims to make wearers feel powerful through its unique shapes. As a styling tip, Aiche suggests starting with your power symbol (perhaps a butterfly?) and then decorating around that piece with colorful gemstones. Take her Pave Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Spike Spinner ring ($6,500) for example, which is already the bestselling ring of the year.
22 How to Wear Rings: Start With Two Statement Rings
Founded by Henry Tse and designed by Pauline Revet, Nyrelle underwent a rebrand in 2022 and offers unparalleled stacking rings. Creative producer and stylist Rosemary Ling offers a go-to tip of the brand: start with two big, chunky statement rings that really stand out, then complement those pieces with a few thinner, daintier stacks to tie everything together. Nyrelle's top-selling ring of 2022 is its Slim Signet ring ($175), which is available for engravings.
23 How to Wear Rings: Hone in on a Piece That Pops
Jennifer Meyer's jewelry is classic, but the jeweler recommends settling on one standout pop as the focal point of your look no matter what the more delicate stacks on your other fingers bring. You can even achieve this with daintier rings if you're more of a minimalist, settling on the label's Extra Small Opal Inlay Heart ring ($325).
24 How to Wear Rings: Invest in a Trio
AAPI-founded label Kate and Mimi was started in 2021 by friends and collaborators Katty Lau and Mimi Lau. Their jewels are meant to be investment heirloom pieces that can be passed down to future generations. For that reason, they recommend taking a "collect them all" approach and stacking the same ring in different tones — in this case, it's their bestselling Diamond Bubble ring ($9,800), available in white, yellow, and rose gold, which was created to mimic the organic flow of both Champagne bubbles and actual bubbles.
25 How to Wear Rings: Stack Onto Your Engagement Ring
Aaryah, founded in 2016 by Megan Kothari, offers bridal and fine jewelry handmade in both NYC and India. If you do own an engagement ring, Kothari loves the idea of getting experimental and playing around with different bands to create a cohesive, eye-catching look that transcends time and place. It doesn't have to be worn on your left ring finger, and it definitely doesn't have to be traditional. In fact, since Megan Fox's toi et moi ring hit the internet, this Aster ring (inquire here) has become the label's bestseller.