The Ice-ing on the Cake

Accessories are truly the ice-ing on the cake. I do like to think of jewelry as the gorgeous little sprinkles or sanding sugar or some type of confectionary topping that gives the outfit extra sparkle. It’s no wonder that I have a weakness for cocktail rings; a must-have in my book, utterly necessary to complete an outfit; after all, cocktail rings are the epitome all things fabulous. Arguably the most obnoxious of jewelry, yes, but a little bit of attention-grabbing mechanisms, when used in moderation (read: not pairing it when statement necklaces and bracelets, all at the same time). Such rings elevate an outfit to a higher level: part glitz, part glamorous.

So imagine my surprise when Nadia of ice.com jewelry emailed me, being so generous and so kind as to offering me any piece to make my own. It was quite agonizing having to choose just one out of a myriad of choices (and my myriad I do not exaggerate at all!) from this selection. Ice.com is quite easy to navigate; many a times when an online boutique offers such a wide selection, the site itself can become messy or hard to navigate. Ice.com still remained aesthetically pleasing whilst being easy to browse – narrowing down searches by category, stone, metal, color, etc. made the shopping process quite the breeze. It wasn’t until much later I narrowed my choice down to this breathtakingly gorgeous ring: a 9 Carat Green Amethyst & Black Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring (www.ice.com, $190 original, ICE price: $95!)

Opening the package was just as pleasing as wearing the ring itself. Wrapped and packaged with care, the darling little box holding a navy velvet ring box and certificate of authenticity made the gift all the more luxurious. And now, the ring in all it’s glory. So elegant, with a slightly vintage, 1900s feel that makes it so timeless. I do love the light, mint green that contrasts so greatly with the black stones. I did feel like quite the sophisticated woman at the cast dinner after the Friday show; it’s amazing how one little accessory can change how you feel. The ring added just a touch of color to my all time favorite black knit batwing top, skinny jeans, and trusty black heels. It did make me forget that I was a sweaty mess, still in stage makeup, and wearing a leotard and tights beneath the ensemble. And I couldn’t help but look so adoringly at my ring-clad pointer finger every so often, intentionally pointing lavishly with it just so it would get the attention it deserves.

‘Tis a classic piece indeed; invest and buy your own (or something else) here!

Thank you so much, Nadia!

Bisous,

La C.