Statement Jewelry for Spring 08 - Rings & Bangles

You guys know how I love Nordstrom. Well they are doing the top 10 things to add a Glamorous, Global Twist to your Look - Spring 08 inspired trends right now on their website and 2 of the 10 things are 2 of my favorite things: Rings and Bangles. So I thought I would share some of the ones I found that I liked:





Exotic Rings




Ariella Collection Rectangle Tile Cat's Eye Ring - $68

Ariella Collection Rectangle Tile Cat's Eye Ring A glimmering tile pattern is created with blue cat's-eye stones bordered by elegant cubic zirconia on a rhodium-plated ring. * Band width: 3/4". * Brass/cubic zirconia/cat's-eye/rhodium plating.

Ariella Collection Large Round Tile Ring - $78

Ariella Collection Large Round Tile Ring A glimmering tile pattern is created with blue cat's-eye stones among elegant cubic zirconia crystals on a rhodium-plated ring. * Setting diameter: 1". * Band width: 3/4". * Brass/cubic zirconia/cat's-eye/rhodium plating.

Mars & Valentine 'Orion' Ring - $275

Mars & Valentine 'Orion' Ring Intricate detail defines a bold ring with a flower and a starburst at the center surrounded by rows of wrapped-wire layers and dotted with crystals and pearls. * Approx. diameter: 1 1/4". * Approx. band width: 1/2" tapers to 1/4". * Czech glass/iolite/white topaz/brass/sterling silver.

Alexis Bittar Oval Caviar Ring - $350

Alexis Bittar Oval Caviar Ring Sheer droplets of pink tourmaline and rose quartz lend beautiful delicate color to a handcrafted ring. * Setting dimensions: 1 1/8"W x 7/8"L. * Height: 3/8". * 18k gold vermeil/pink tourmaline/rose quartz.

Rebecca Large Square Peridot Ring - $454

Rebecca Large Square Peridot Ring Deep peridot, faceted to enhance its color and shape, tops a hand-set ring. * Approx. dimensions: 1"W x 1"H. * Hydrothermal peridot/18k gold-plated bronze.

Rebecca Four Leaf Domed Ring - $510

Rebecca Four Leaf Domed Ring Four faceted stones meet at the center of a gorgeously detailed ring. * Approx. dimensions: 1/2"W x 1/2"H. * Iolite/18k gold-plated bronze.

Rebecca Round Ball Ring - $640

Rebecca Round Ball Ring Faceted hand-set stones peek out from inside an intricately cast dome-style ring. * Band width: 1/4". * Approx. dimensions: 1 1/8"W x 3/4"H. * Hand finished. * Hydrothermal Amethyst/18k gold-plated bronze.

Mixed Stack of Bangles




Sequin Thin Animal Print Bangle - $28

Sequin Thin Animal Print Bangle Bold animal print spices up a thin bangle bracelet. * Inner circumference: 7 1/2". * Width: 1". * Resin.

Sequin Thick Animal Print Bangle - $38

Sequin Thick Animal Print Bangle Subdued animal print plays up a smooth bangle bracelet. * Inner circumference: 7 1/2". * Width: 2". * Resin.

Sequin Stretch Enamel Bracelet - $28

Sequin Stretch Enamel Bracelet Smoothly textured rectangular pieces are banded together to make a stylish stretch-to-fit bracelet. * Width: 1 3/4". * Resin.

Tasha Square Bangle Bracelet - $38

Tasha Square Bangle Bracelet Smooth, square-shaped bangle is made from clear resin for a modern look. * Inner circumference: 7 3/4". * Width: 1/2". * Resin.

Tasha Banana Leaf Bangle - $48

Tasha Banana Leaf Bangle Genuine banana leaf is covered by a clear resin for a tropical-looking bangle that endures. * Circumference: 7 3/4". * Width: 1/2". * Banana leaf/resin/metal.

Tasha Faceted Bangle Bracelet - $48

Tasha Faceted Bangle Bracelet Small facets give angled dimension to a shiny, handmade bangle. * Circumference: 8". * Width: 1 1/2". * Resin.

Tasha Organic Metal Resin Bangle - $48

Tasha Organic Metal Resin Bangle Smooth metal morphs into clear resin for a modern take on the classic bangle bracelet. * Circumference: 8". * Width: 7/8". * Metal/resin.

Alexis Bittar Skinny Tapered Bangle - $55

Alexis Bittar Skinny Tapered Bangle Hand-sculpted and hand-painted bangle bracelet is formed from luminous Lucite®. * Approx. width: 1/8" at narrowest point, 1/2" at widest point. * Approx. inner circumference: 8". * Lucite®.

Tasha 'Cracked Glass' Mosaic Bangle - $68

Tasha 'Cracked Glass' Mosaic Bangle Crushed shells look like cracked glass inside a cool bangle bracelet. * Width: 1 1/2". * Circumference: 8 1/2". * Shell/metal.

Tasha Wide Mosaic Bangle Bracelet - $98

Tasha Wide Mosaic Bangle Bracelet Individual mosaic-like squares enhance a bangle-style bracelet, accented with smooth silvertone metal. * Circumference: 8". * Width: 2 1/4". * Shell/metal.

Which ones are your favorites?