Put a ring on it

Single girl task of the week: Buy yourself a ring.

I like boys.  I like rings.  But rings and boys together... ok no.  Are you thinking about JWT's "Raise your right hand" campaign? It's ok if you're not, even if you took JOMC 137.

It doesn't have to be a rock. Or even a $39 sterling piece with turquoise courtesy of the Mayans.  I won't ever, ever over my dead body disclose to anyone where I find half the rings I own Claires so I clicked around some other cool places that sell cool jewelry and picked out several cool rings that I'd love to wear even if you didn't drop down on one knee and gush about how great they'd look with my jeans.   I chose one for you diamond princesses who stunt that pretty girl swag.  One for you girls who wear Lucky Brand bras and need a bronze piece to match the bronze tag on the front part between the boobs.  I found a real winner for all ya'll corn-hole playing gals with great hair because fingers wrapped around koozies are much cuter when something original compliments the Yurman wrapped around them. And I found another that I can't think of a stereotype for so I decided any of you would probably like it.  There's no order here, you decide which is for you.  Only rule: If you like it then you better get your Visa card out and put the damn ring on it.

The Knuckle ring

Sits about as perfectly above your knuckle as your favorite J brands sit above your hips. This one from Nasty Gal is 25 bucks.  So like, get a cute someone to buy you a couple Blue cups and consider this cutie a steal.

The Grasp

I like this one because it makes you look like you have a precious baby dragon pet that holds onto your finger wherever you go because she doesn't want to let go.  The claw concept says "I got you, girl" and "I'll kick your ass" all at the same time.  Pretty sick- and only $15.  That's 2 Old Well Whites and a tip.  Or 3 and no tip. Don't not tip.

The Katniss

I hate to alienate my non-Pi Phi readers, but even if your not Pi Beta Phly you're likely still a Katniss girl.  I mean, my mom's not a Pi Phi but every time she answers the phone when I call now it's-"Katniss? Is that you?"  Basically how could you not be a Katniss girl.  She's enviably smart and genuine and can shoot an arrow straighter than I can shoot whiskey. And that's saying something.

The Rock
 
....Literally.  If you're like me and can't help wearing neutrals and jeans every single day of the week, you need to wear this because of the delicious pool of color it'd bring to an outfit.  Blue because you're a Carolina girl.  But you can get it in fuchsia because pink is summery and it's almost summer.  I've seen this geological style ring a lot of places and sometimes they look too bulky on my finger.  But this one from Urban is small enough while still maintaining its "Holy shit did you dig that up?" factor.  Again, color is everything here.  I'll let you figure out how much it is on your own because if you see how much it is then you'll probably think that money is everything here. But don't think that.

The Big Eared little friend

If you know me in real life, which is like, two of you, you know I have a sweet little elephant ring that I got from Claires that gets more compliments than my ass.  -not really saying anything. It doesn't even have a name but he has so much personality I've never been able to let him go.  Anyway- this one from  artfire.com is sold out. WAIT NO IT'S NOT. The lady just emailed me back. Check here. The point is- animal rings are cool and people will comment on them.  You don't even have to get an elephant.  There are foxes, birds, octupi and other miniature creatures to keep you company on your ring finger. My suggestion: A lot of good ones live at Etsy.  Run wild, animal child.

Now that you have some idea of what kind of rings are out there besides the Albion and the Citrine Wheaton, go spend a 1/4 of the price and find yourself a pretty piece.  You probably think I'm bitter about not having a boyfriend who bought me a Yurman.  And I kind of am, but I've made peace with my God and those around me and I'm just fine ogling yours.  Now go treat yourself to a little mid-week pick-me-up in the form of a ring you can be proud to say you bought for yourself.

Sources:
1,2: Nasty Gal
3,4: Urban Outfitters
5: artfire.com