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Symbols and shapes on our fashion rings

Motifs are rarely chosen at random. A heart reads as a present, a tree of life as something you keep, a flower or a butterfly as an easy everyday piece. Ovals, arabesques and plain geometric bands sit at the quieter end and work well at the office. The table below sums up what each motif usually comes with, so you can narrow the list before scrolling.

Motifs in the selection and the finishes they usually come in
HeartsOpenwork, interlaced, set with rhinestones, sparklingSilver tone, gold tone, two tone
Tree of lifeOpen branches across the bandTwo tone and four tone
Flowers, butterflies, starsColoured or black detailing, small rhinestonesSilver tone
Ovals and geometric bandsArabesques, brushed black, pearl or ceramic insertsSilver tone, gold tone

Silver, gold or two tone, and the rest of your jewellery

A ring rarely travels alone. Silver tone is the safest match if your everyday pieces are cool-toned, gold tone lifts a dark jumper, and the two and four tone bands let you wear both without anything clashing. If you are building a set rather than adding one piece, it is worth looking through the wider jewellery range before you decide.

Sizing, springs and spirals

This is where returns usually come from. A few designs are built on a spring or a spiral and give a little on the finger; the others come in a fixed size shown on the listing, so measure first with a strip of paper and a ruler. Wide bands sit tighter than thin ones at the same size, which is worth remembering before you order. For plainer bands with the material stated, look at the stainless steel side of the range.

An easy present when you do not know the size

Guessing a ring size for someone else rarely ends well. An adjustable spiral is the safer bet, and a heart or tree of life motif carries the thought without being fussy. If you would rather skip the sizing question altogether, a necklace does the job just as nicely.