Day 7: Cocktail Rings

Why are they called cocktail rings?  Here's my wiki-definition:

Any ring that draws a lot of attention to whichever hand is holding a cocktail.

I actually had no idea why they were called cocktail rings until a few years ago.  If you use your hands to help you talk, you should have extra fabulous cocktail rings; then again, maybe not (the ring(s) may or may not detract from the actual words coming out of your mouth.......)

Here is a quick snapshot of some of my favorite cocktail rings (I've been infatuated with rings since I was a young girl):

My favorite?  The Jade green one in the upper right hand corner.  Many, many Thanksgivings ago, my Uncle M showed me this really cool ring.  It had a hinged lid and the story was that it was a queen's ring and she used it to slip poisons and potions into her unwitting victim's drinks.  I think this one originally had perfume, not poison, but the hinged lid always reminds me of that story and I love it!  Not that I hope to poison anyone.......

Have you got at least one cocktail ring in your jewelry box?

Day 1: Dark Denim Trousers

Day 2: Denim Skinnies

Day 3: Pencil Skirt

Day 4: The Little Black Dress

Day 5: The IT Dress

Day 6: Scarves