We all want to be noticed. This is one reason that we wear jewelry. However, with most everyone wearing some type of jewelry, you are likely not to stand out if you choose common, modest pieces. If you want to stand out, you might want to try some unconventional jewelry. But be careful not to cross into the bizarre and uncouth territory. To ensure that, you could stick to the traditionally recognized brands, but browse their slightly eccentric wares.

Rolling rings

Rolling rings are also called trinity rings, since they typically consist of three intertwined bands of precious metal. They are also known as Russian wedding rings. This design immediately draws attention, because the light refracts off of it in all directions, due to its design. The basic template of this ring is interesting, but it really comes into its own once it has gone through the creative minds and hands of world-class designers.

Cartier rolling rings are amazing in more than just one way. These rings use a variety of materials, including white and rose gold, as well as more traditional yellow gold. Often, the designers use more than one precious metal to make a single ring, making unique and mesmerizing combinations. Cartier has found a way to incorporate gemstones into this design as well. Whether studded into a single band of the three or embedded all through the three bands, the expertise of Cartier’s designers ensures that these gemstones look amazing.

Animal-shaped jewelry

For an animal lover, there is no better jewelry than animal-shaped jewelry. However, these pieces can come off as campy and over the top. Luckily, there are some great animal shaped pieces by Tiffany. Ranging from broaches to earrings and rings, these pieces are as unique as they are well-crafted. And to top it all, they came from a respectable designer. Pieces like the starfish ring are equal parts unusual and amazing. They incorporated precious metals with various gemstones to produce quite stunning and uncommon effects.

Everyday objects

Some people have such a penchant for everyday objects that they are willing to wear jewelry inspired by them. You might be surprised to learn that high-end jewelry makers such as Tiffany also make necklaces and other jewelry inspired by envelopes, keys or gift boxes (with a tiny ribbon to boot). These items are definitely a conversation starter, and if you casually slip in the brand name, you’ll likely be rewarded with extra admiration.

Unaltered natural shapes

Some jewelry designers are inspired by nature. There are numerous examples of this from many famous brands, such as H.Stern. Some others go as far as to find naturally occurring gems and other materials and rather than adapting them into a design, develop an entire design around the shape of the existing natural material. In many cases, precious or semiprecious stones of unusual shapes can be incorporated into fantastic pieces of jewelry without the need to alter them. Other than gems, materials such as corals are often used in jewelry. As they are organic, they are often irregular in shape. Some designers have learned not only to include it into their designs but to create designs specifically around coral pieces and their natural forms to create beautiful necklaces, rings and earrings.

Unconventional jewelry can draw attention very effectively. It is up to you what you do with that attention. If you are looking for an unusual piece from an outstanding designer, such as a vintage Cartier rolling ring, visit Leo Hamel Fine Jewelry & Engagement Ring Store at our amazing location on San Diego Avenue.