VintageGent’s Menswear Daily

VintageGent Christmas Gift Guide: The Status Ring

Christmas is right around the corner and Hanukkah has already snuck up on us. It is high time to start thinking about what to get the special dudes in our lives.  Not a lot of men go around galavanting with tons of rings on their fingers these days, but sometimes when they go to a black tie event, they might wear something antique or era appropriate to their outfit.  Perhaps the bride is looking for an offbeat wedding band for her groom.

This circa 1870’s ring has a surprise to it. Behind the garnet, a white sapphire is mounted. Only the gent that wears it will see it. The ring appears to have a patina, at least from the photo, but it doesn’t take away from the stunningness or marvelousness. The ring is a reasonable size. It’s a size 9, so it could potential fit a guy of today, so long as his fingers are not broad. I would hesitate to recommend resizing it. I am sure it could be done, but you may lose some of the character.

It is made of sterling silver, and is available on Etsy from NoveauMotley at the price of $235.00.  Snap it up before it gets away.  They aren’t exactly making more of them, are they?