Oversized rings (also known as cocktail rings) have had a long and interesting history. As mentioned above, they adorned the fingers of Egyptian royals first, before the Romans adapted the look for themselves. Let's speed up to the 20th century though, where this look continued to turn heads!
1920's: The term 'cocktail ring' actually comes from the Prohibition era, when only the rich could attend lavish underground parties. During a time when flamboyance and excess was at its peak, donning jewels was a must for any It Girl!
1950's-1960's: At this point, the statement ring evolved from controversial party girl attire, to the go-to accessory for women. Rings were often worn over gloves in formal settings, which made for a very sophisticated look!
1980's- Bigger was better in the 80's! This meant bigger hair, shoulder pads, and you guessed it... rings. Since many women were entering the workforce, power accessories became a big trend!
Present day: While statement rings in the past only featured precious gems, today less expensive materials are used to create the same stunning look!
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