How to stack rings: build a ring stack that works

5 rules for a ring stack that works

1. Start with three

An odd number looks more natural than an even one. Three gold rings on one finger, or three spread across your hand, is a great start. Then you build from there.

2. Put plain next to textured

A plain band next to a twisted ring, a beaded ring or a hammered ring. The contrast lets you see each ring on its own, instead of one block of gold.

3. Choose one star

One ring with a stone or a striking shape, like a trilogy or a signet ring. The rest stands around it. Two eye-catchers side by side each pull in a different direction.

4. Alternate slim and wide

Slim, wide, slim gives rhythm. Only slim rings looks delicate, but add one wider ring and your stack gets a backbone.

5. Leave some space

Leave at least one finger bare, or keep one hand quiet. Space makes your stack stand out more than one more ring ever could.

And colour? Mixing yellow and white gold rings works well. Let each colour appear at least twice and it looks intentional. Combining 14 and 18 karat? You'll see a small colour difference. Some people love that, others keep to one karat per hand.

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Triple Band Ring £364.00 Cubic Zirconia Trilogy Ring £299.00 Wishbone Ring £229.00

Which finger, which stack?

Every finger wears rings differently. Here's how to spread them across your hand:

Wearing an engagement ring? Then your ring finger already has the lead role. How to choose a ring to go with it is in a stacking ring for your engagement ring.

A set, or mix your own?

A ring set is made to be worn together: width, shape and colour already match. Handy when you're starting out, or as a gift. Mixing your own makes your stack more personal. Start with one ring you wear every day and build around it, ring by ring.

Want the look of a stack in a single ring? The Triple Band is three bands that together form one ring. Wear it on its own, or as the middle ring between two slim bands.

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Twisted Stacker Ring £279.00 Beaded Stacker Ring £234.00 Hammered Stacker Ring £279.00

Which size when stacking?

• Measure each finger. Your middle finger, little finger and thumb each have a different size from your ring finger. In how to measure ring size you'll see how. Our ring sizes run from 48 to 62.
• Several rings on one finger sit tighter. Together they feel like one wide ring. With wide rings, like the Triple Band, many customers go one size up.
• Between two sizes? Choose the larger one. Fingers are a little thicker in the evening and in warm weather than in the morning.

Doesn't a ring fit after all? Within the EU, you can exchange it for another size free of charge within 30 days. In the UK, the US and Canada, you send it back yourself.

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