Britt’s Pick: Allison Quaid’s Urchin Ring

By Brittany Siminitz | January 13, 2026

Allison Quaid’s newest ring looks ready for a fight.

In the best possible way, that is. Inspired by the tough-as-nails (er, spines) sea urchin, the design is a confrontational statement that bites (pokes?) back.

The Urchin ring, which made its debut late last year, is a study in contrasts. In a market with growing demand for vintage and antique styles that might be soft and precious, this diamond piece has armor. If Pantone’s predictions impose influence and 2026 is truly a year of white, the ring’s black rhodium plating plays the opposition perfectly, a jet of darkness that would pop against a creamy neutral beautifully.

Here’s the coolest bit: The Urchin is actually three separate rings, which can be worn together or apart, in any combination the wearer prefers.

“The two spiked bands create texture and rhythm, but the center band can stand on its own, and the black gold gives it a modern edge,” says Allison Childers, who leads the brand alongside her son Quaid. “The aesthetic fits several styles—sculptural, sleek, and modern—with a look of quiet luxury.”

Allison Quaid has a thing for fierce jewels (its murder hornet ring was a Britt’s Pick in 2024), and this stacked piece is yet another creation that offers “unconventionality combined with versatility,” as Childers puts it. As a killer engagement ring or everyday fashion jewelry, this is one sea urchin whose jab we would welcome.

The ring set pictured here is the large Urchin model, with an approximately 1.25 ct. oval-shape diamond—it’s also available smaller, 0.5 ct., and Childers says the center ring can be made as an eternity band.

Top: Urchin ring (large) in 18k white gold and black rhodium with 1.25 ct. diamond, $28,700; Allison Quaid