I made it! 21 rings in 21 days!! I'm finishing of with a really old Accessorize ring that I always call my firework ring because of the shape of the beads. I wore this to death when I was younger and went through a bit of a purple phase - its a bit worn and tattered but I still love it.
This was the ring I bought from Next that was similar tot he one worn earlier this week. Its a silver adjustable cuff with a loop that has a number of clear or silver beads attached to it.
I made this some time ago and I really like the square purple beads (the same ones I used for this bracelet). It's not the best photo unfortunately but there are around seven of the square beads and some silver round beads as well. I've then attached them to a wire that I've formed into a ring. I really like it!
This is another ring I seem to own but have no recollection of how I got it - so I assume it was also handed down to me. It's very pretty but again its too small for me to wear a lot without the fear it will come off. The stones are very dark rubies and the ring is made of gold.
I made this using a bead 'cup' (I don't think that's the technical term!) - but it comes fixed to a ring base and has lots of holes in and then you use wire to thread beads on the top. I've only tried this technique the one time and I don't think it was that successful to be honest, but still - it looks good from a distance!
I think this was a birthday present from about 8 years ago - I'm pretty sure it was from Next as I bought myself the same style but different colours not long afterwards (I'll be wearing that this week too!). Obviously my friend knew about my love of turquoise and I really like the differing and complimentary shades in this ring.
I really don't know where this is from!! I don't really wear it much as it is quite bling-tastic but its still pretty and the back is adjustable which makes it a great piece if you tend to change with the seasons, shall we say! My arthritis in a couple of my fingers means I can find at some times of the year my fingers are a whole size bigger/smaller so having something that is adjustable is a real help.
I bought this from the shop inside Park Guell an amazing park in Barcelona. I can't recommend visiting this place enough - we walked all the way to the top and then had a picnic with champagne to celebrate my quarter century! It is such an inspirational place, Barcelona, the art there really inspired me to take up painting and drawing again, and without that I don't know if I would have had the confidence to start making jewellery.
I think my nan gave this to me when I turned 18, but it's so tiny I didn't really wear it much as I was scared it would come off and I'd lose it. Which is a shame as its a very pretty and delicate ring.
I got this from Oasis about ten years ago when butterflies were really in (the first time round!) and were all over the shops. I don't think I ever wore it though as I thought it might be cute to wear it on my little finger but actually, it's just annoying!! Sorry about the rubbish photo!
This was from M&S I believe, in their post Christmas sale I think. That's the only explanation I can think of as I don't tend to buy chunky rings any other time than winter when the idea of wearing something so big doesn't make me sweat just at the thought! The stone is a really deep rich purple which really shines when it catches the light.
I got this in a really cool vintage shop in Angel, Islington. In fact I think I self-gifted it for my 27th Birthday! You can't beat a bit of self gifting on your birthday (which now I've written it down sounds worse than it did in my head, ooh-er!)
This is the other ring I got when I was out in Barcelona. sorry, it's a really bad picture isn't it! I know the colours are a bit girly but I like the pastel shades and how they glint in the sun.
I am not too sure where this ring originated from, presumably my great aunt or grandmother, but I love how simple it is! I love the knot style and how delicate it feels. With a lot of the rings from my relatives you can see how dainty and teeny tiny their fingers must have been compared to my little chipolatas. Seriously, my husbands 9 year old niece has hands the same size as mine - its a loooong running source of amusement for the Husband! Speaking of which, it's out first wedding anniversary today, yay!!
Another of my experiments but this one went quite well and I kind of like it! Its very statement-y but I'm pleased with how it turned out. It's just one big mauve glass bead strung on some silver wire which I've formed into a ring underneath. It's quite heavy so I couldn't wear it for a long time but I like the cold feeling of the glass bead and its a nice way to bling up a plain outfit!
I think this might be from Next, and its one of my favourite 'holiday rings' keeping in with my love of all things turquoise when it's hot and sunny. It's quite big but its really comfy when its on and not at all heavy. Perfect for a bit of sun!
I call this experimental as it is a bit random and was me just trying some things out when I first tried to make rings. I kind of like its randomness although its just too impractical to get a lot of wear out of it! It reminds me a little of loads of planets all coming together, like something out of Ogre's workshop in the Dark Crystal
I think this was from somewhere like Debenhams, and I have to confess I think it might have been a present from an ex! Eeek, probably why I don't really wear it! It's a bit too blingy for me but it looks pretty enough on.
This was either my grandmothers or her sisters, or to be honest there is a chance it belonged to her mother - so it's old put it that way! It's way to ostentatious for me to wear but I love the effect the rubies or garnets make against the gold and I really like the dome shape they form. It's not the best photo I grant you that, but I really do love this ring and bet its got a fair few stories to tell.
This was the first ring I ever made (I think) and I don't think its that bad! I wish I'd used silver wire instead of copper as I didn't expect it to come out as it did but I'm really pleased with it. It's just one piece of wire, coiled, and then formed into a ring underneath.
