Stacking rings and stacking bands are a trend with staying power and have now become a sort of pantry staple to buy in bulk. Already a perennial item on every savvy retailer’s shopping list, there’s little room for innovation. But the next generation of stacking bands has entered the mainstream, and its shape is slightly curved or, more often, comes to a sharp, V-shape point (i.e., a chevron).
Because it can be difficult to assemble a seamless ring stack (unless the different elements were designed to be worn as an interchangeable set), chevron shapes allow for plenty of breathing room on the finger so that you can easily slide on whichever style, or styles, you choose. Worn point up or point down, chevrons also create an attractive frame for the assembled rings.
The look, illustrated below, hovers somewhere between edgy/modern and gypsy chic/romantic.
Karch x Wolfe ring stacks; via @karenkarchjewelry
The chevron band no doubt stems from the bridal category, in which ring “guards” or “border rings” worn on both sides of the engagement ring have been a popular two-piece wedding band option for several years. And when these guard rings dip down in a subtle U- or V-shape, they can nest with stones that sit close to the finger, as in this example from Megan Thorne.
Chevrons, sometimes taking the form of crowns or tiaras, range from versatile gold-and-diamond styles to more striking, stand-alone designs set with rubies and opals. Time to stock up!
Nesting Suite No. 7 set of three bands detailed with seed pearls, white diamonds, and gray diamonds, in 14k rose and 14k yellow gold, $3, 550; Anna Sheffield
Hammered Jade ring in recycled hand-carved, hammered 14k yellow gold, $250; Everett
Turned Out Invincible Tiara ring with brilliant colorless diamonds in 18k yellow gold. $3,700; Karen Karch
Fire and Ice nesting band with Australian opals and a white diamond in 14k yellow gold, $960; Marrow Fine Jewelry
Small Diamond Pavé Chevron ring in 14k yellow gold, $485; Sydney Evan
Assorted plain and pavé champagne diamond 18k yellow gold rings, $1,430– $2,860 each; Eva Fehren
Arrow ring with Gemfields ruby and diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $795; Michelle Fantaci
Kaslique collection ring with 0.25 ct. t.w. diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $690; Gabriel New York
Katie contour wedding ring with rose-cut gray diamonds and white brilliant-cut diamonds, $1,366; Point No Point Studio
Limited edition Icon ring with rubies in 14k yellow gold, price on request; AUrate New York
Top photo: Triangle nesting ring with black diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $1,000; Marrow Fine Jewelry
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