A London designer has created a new range of jewel-encrusted cocktail rings.
Carri Vacik has put together a collection of bands which feature rich and vibrant coloured gemstones, it may interest owners of gold diamond rings to learn.
The designer says her inspiration for the items is highly eclectic and includes ancient Egypt, the Eastern and Mediterranean regions and 1950s Hollywood.
She stated: "The style of this collection is bold, elegantly simple and sensuous at once. The beauty of the top quality materials really shines through."
Ms Vacik added she travelled to the Far East while producing the collection, where she used a gemologist to source the materials needed.
She went on to say her jewellery is aimed at "sophisticated women of independent spirit".
In other news which may interest owners of platinum diamond rings, one of the earliest known examples of a wedding band is on show at the New York Museum of Art until February.