The phalanx ring is an ornament that can be worn on all phalanges of the fingers.
Among them distinguish a long ring (a ring on two phalanges or the entire finger) and midi - small rings that are worn on the upper and middle parts of the finger.
Such jewelry is made of bronze, surgical steel, silver, as well as various noble metals (platinum, gold) inlaid with all kinds of precious stones.
The long ring model is worn on the long fingers of the hand - index and middle. But sometimes put on the little finger and the nameless. But if by nature the fingers are long, and the decoration is elegant, then on the nameless or little finger it looks organic.
The phalanx ring is an unisex accessory, but with the difference that the models for the stronger half have a “purely masculine” decor and a rather rough shape. Women's ones are distinguished by grace and more intricate decor.
Origin history
Models decorating the third and second phalanxes of the fingers were popular in ancient times. For example, in ancient Egypt, the nobility wore rings on the whole finger. They performed the function of decoration, and also were small hiding places where they hid poison prepared for enemies.
In the Renaissance, a phalanx ring of gold spoke of the nobility and high estate of the owner. During the Renaissance, this decoration was distinguished by grace and simplicity. It was intended to emphasize the beauty and sophistication of female hands. Such models were fashionable among women of noble families, as evidenced by canvases written by masters of those years.
The phalanx ring became coarser and “heavier” in the 20th century, at the time of the flourishing of rock and punk cultures. Both music and attributes of representatives of these subcultures were heavy. Not only powerful boots with rough lacing, ripped jeans and leather jackets became popular, but also long peculiar rings made of shiny steel or silver in the form of a sharp claw, the head of an animal or skull.
The first to put a ring on the phalanx on world podiums was Jean-Paul Gaultier. He introduced models worn on the last phalanx. Moreover, their shape resembled a nail plate.
Then something similar was later demonstrated by Alexander McQueen. The designers of this brand connected several rings into something like a brass knuckles.
The Balenciaga brand was able to demonstrate originality in such an ordinary decoration as a ring on the first phalanx of the finger in the summer of 2013. Her models, immediately combining massiveness and grace, instantly won success.
Fashion trends
This season, with the submission of eminent designers, the rule of excess and luxury rule!
A variety of brands offer to wear generously decorated rings on 2 phalanxes, as well as elegant and sparkling midi models.
An Asos spring ring decorated with crystals of various shapes and sizes, or made of aged metal with Diva crystals that shimmer with different colors of the rainbow will look interesting.
But for the publication there are luxurious variants of intricate gold rings decorated with precious stones (rubies, emeralds, white and black diamonds). They are represented in the collections of Erickson Beamon, Eddie Borgo, Maison Martin Margiela.
The trendsetter of fashion trends was the Chanel brand. A new trend from this brand is a stylish and unique ring on the upper phalanx of the finger and on the nails. Small rings decorated with a scattering of precious stones turned out to be a real must-have. Critics argue that this trend will continue not only this winter, but will move on to the next season.
How to wear such rings?
Lovers of phalanx rings need to remember that such original jewelry does not fit well with classic long nails. They should be short enough, and manicure - as discreet as possible. Only in this case the ring will be combined with the overall appearance.
Such rings are not suitable for business suits. But as part of the grunge style, these decorations will look just perfect!
Star style
Celebrities around the world have liked the large phalanx rings. So, Gaia Repossi, a notorious jewelry craftswoman, immediately found a lot of fans who fell in love with a 2 phalanx ring connected by a chain and consisting of thin strips of gold or black metal. Miroslava Duma, Eva Green, and Heidi Klum were seen in these rings.