How to Create a Ring Stack

Ring stacking is the art of wearing rings on one or multiple fingers to create an interesting, cohesive look that’s all your own. While there’s no wrong way to wear this trend, there are a few general rules to follow to ensure your ring stack is both balanced and unique. Here’s how to curate your own ring stack by mixing and matching metals, textures, sizes, and styles.

Wondering what ring styles work well as part of a stack? The answer is pretty much any style your heart desires. While some rings are made for stacking, others make more of an impact when worn alone. The best way to find your ideal ring stack is to start experimenting to see what you like. Here are a few types of stacking rings to add to your collection.

Featuring a full band of tiny, uniform diamonds or gemstones that wrap around the whole finger, an eternity band is considered a meaningful anniversary gift. Symbolizing forever, the eternity band can be designed to be worn on the left-hand ring finger next to the engagement ring or wedding band.

Classic bands can be smooth or textured, but they are always simple and versatile. Bands come in all different metals like sterling silver, yellow gold, rose gold and alternative metals like stainless steel and titanium. While they may seem plain on their own, simple bands can be the perfect addition to your ring stack.

An enhancer is an additional band you can pair with your engagement ring to make it stand out even more. Since they’re designed to fit close to your engagement ring, they work best with solitaire styles. Not only can enhancers give your engagement ring a little upgrade, but enhancers can also help protect it from wear and tear and prevent it from moving around too much.

Whether it’s your engagement ring or a vintage-style cocktail ring, starting with a focal point and building your stack from there is a great way to make sure you don’t overwhelm your look. Cocktail rings are generally big and bold, with multiple stones and lots of flash. If you love making a statement, just be sure to keep the rest of your stack simple.   

A midi ring is meant to be worn above the first or second knuckle closer to the fingernail. You’ll generally need a smaller ring than your typical ring size if you plan to wear it in that position. Using a pinky ring as a midi ring is one option if you want a ring that’s more versatile and can be worn in multiple ways.   

For that effortless style, start with delicate or dainty rings. These rings are made for stacking and offer a more balanced look. If you are feeling bold, add a statement cocktail ring, but be sure to keep the rest of your rings simple and not clutter them all on one finger. Consider leaving at least one finger bare to create balance. Remember, simplicity is key!

Try pairing colourful stones with fun symbols or thicker rings with thinner rings to achieve that playful yet sophisticated look. Keep in mind when pairing thicker and thinner rings together to place the thicker rings at the base of your finger and finish the stack with the thinner rings.

A stack in all one colour metal is always chic, but if you decide to start mixing metals, a foolproof way to pull off the look is by selecting only two metals. Choose a dominant colour, then incorporate two to three pieces of your second metal colour throughout your stack.

Mixing textures, proportions and gemstones can also help make sure the look is balanced and visually appealing. Experiment with smooth bands mixed with textures like braided detailing or engravings. Gemstones can add a pop of colour and meaning when you go with a birthstone or a gemstone to commemorate a milestone anniversary.

Remember you have two hands, so show them both a little love! It isn’t necessary to have an equal number of rings on both hands, but it is important to add a few rings to keep a good balance between hands. Also, remember to leave at least one finger bare. Piling on several rings can go from “trendy” to “too much” quickly, so an easy way to avoid going overboard is to stack on only three or four fingers at a time.

Now, on to the fun part—building your stackable collection with great stackable styles from Peoples Jewellers!