When cocktails and cocktail rings first came on the scene a hundred years ago, they literally went hand in hand. During Prohibition, bathtub gin and other contraband tasted so foul it had to be mixed with sodas and other sweeteners to make it drinkable, and soon, daring women were donning large, sparkling rings to draw attention to their illicit cocktails....read more
When cocktails and cocktail rings first came on the scene a hundred years ago, they literally went hand in hand. During Prohibition, bathtub gin and other contraband tasted so foul it had to be mixed with sodas and other sweeteners to make it drinkable, and soon, daring women were donning large, sparkling rings to draw attention to their illicit cocktails. Those rings were statement pieces, and their message was loud and clear: “You can’t tell me what to do.”
We couldn’t agree more. That’s why we’re defying expectation with our Aqua on the Rocks Ring, jewelry that answers the question, “What if a cocktail ring wasn’t just a ring?” Here, we’ve extended the glamour by setting shimmering aquamarine into yellow gold-finished .925 sterling silver alongside a splash of ice, in the form of the zircon.
But this is no ordinary cocktail. No offense to the enterprising moonshiners of old, but sometimes a tall drink of water is all you need — and cool, classy aquamarine delivers. A cousin of emerald, aquamarine is a variety of beryl possessing a vivid blue-green color, reminiscent of the ocean. When exposed to high temperatures, the green burns away, yielding the crystal-clear blue waters you see here. Only the highest-quality aquamarine can withstand this process, making these stones especially sought-after.
So, forget the bathtub gin and get drunk on love instead. Pour your lady a cool drink of Aqua on the Rocks. She’ll tell you water never tasted so good.
