Holly J. Moore shares insights on the rising popularity of divorce jewelry, driven by celebrities and adopted by women everywhere.
Wedding and engagement rings have been around for centuries. Privately, they symbolize commitment, and publicly, they broadcast exciting news. But there’s a new — and unexpected — trend in the jewelry world.
Some women choose to create or purchase an entirely new ring for the occasion. However, others opt to take their original engagement ring and refashion it into two separate rings. This tactic works especially well with toi et moi rings, or two-stone rings with an individual stone representing each partner.
“I think it can be a symbolic gesture for the person doing it and help with the recognition that this last chapter of someone’s life is over, and they are beginning a new one,” she said. “Many women are doing this with pinky rings as they symbolize confidence and a woman’s independence. I think the gesture of taking off the wedding ring and replacing it with something else can also help with closure.
“I suppose it depends on which finger you’re wearing it,” said Moore. “I think some women do wear a ring on their wedding finger to try and deter possible suitors. So, if you want to continue wearing a ring on your wedding ring finger, certainly you can choose to do that whether you’re married or not. If you are wearing it on a finger other than your ring finger, then maybe the hidden motive is to symbolize that you are single and open to being approached.
In what may come as surprising news to some, divorce rates have decreased over the past decade. But for some jewelry makers, requests for post-breakup rings have risen astronomically. One North Carolina jeweler noticed that since 2023, she has seen a 300 percent increase in clients seeking independence rings.
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