Shopping Guide to Silver, Gold and Gemstone Leaf Rings

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Leaf rings can really give you a sense of nature to your jewelry. This is perfect if you want to own pieces with a very organic feel but you don’t want the feminine look of flowers. It allows you to use a little bit of a different motif on your wedding band set or just your everyday jewelry. Plus it’s a style that can work for either men or women. Here are a few tips for different ways to wear leaf rings.

Focus in on different shapes. You can find leaf rings in almost any kind of design style. For instance, for a traditional design find a sterling silver ring with an oak shape. If you wanted something a little bit more artistic than you could focus on the subtle flowy shape of a fern. Having a leaf with just a subtle twist to it will look like a very simple sculptural leaf or a wave. This is perfect for a wedding band because it won’t be too literal. You will almost have a little bit of a secret. This will give you a very custom designed look at the same time. It’s not too out there to be something that you wear for years and years.

Look for black hills gold. This is really the most common type of leaf ring. It often features different colors of leaves along with roses and scroll work. You’ll be able to find rose, yellow, and white gold all in the same piece. This really gives you a lot of bang for your buck. It allows you to incorporate the colors of gold in with the pieces that you already own.

Find a piece that looks like it was engraved or sculpted. This way from across the room you will just look like a simple wedding band. However, when you get closer you’ll see a delicate leaf shapes. This is a very subtle look for everyday wear. Sure, most wedding bands look the same. This is especially true of men’s wedding bands, but it doesn’t have to be the case. You can find something practical for everyday wear that is still unique and shows off your personal design style.

Go for a vintage touch. You can find vintage rings that only focus on one leaf. This will really almost look like a feather or lily. It gives you the opportunity to change up the shape of a leaf and give it more of an antique feeling. This is perfect for an ornate wedding band or just if you want a right-hand ring with a little bit of a different look to it.

Find a piece that looks like a garland. This won’t be such a specific design so it won’t seem cutesy. Some people might not even know that it’s a leaf. You can find this in anything from marcasite and sterling silver to gold. It also will give you a wider appearance to your hand. You can have the garland wrapped around your finger several times. This is a great way to maximize the use of stones. You’ll be able to use smaller stones that will still make a big impact. This will save you money. It’s also a great idea for a unique wedding band with a lot of presence.

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