23 Reasons Why Pinky Rings Are on the Rise

The movie poster for The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (aka Part III) tells you all you need to know about the pinky ring’s checkered past: Michael Corleone wears what appears to be a gold signet ring on his right pinky finger, cementing the style’s reputation as an accessory for the gangster life.

Even though the pinky ring’s history goes back to the 19th century, when Victorian dandies and unmarried women in England wore diminutive bands to denote their disinterest in marriage, the ring style developed a connection to organized crime over the course of the 20th century, perhaps a result of its symbolic ties to family and the notion of loyalty.

Lately, however, pinky rings have transcended those dubious associations to become one of the hottest jewelry trends. No longer reserved for men (or mafia bosses), the style appears in countless iterations, from diamond-set signets to eye-catching enamel and gemstone combos. Check out the 23 pieces featured here for a sampling of just how varied the category has become.

Gypset ring in 18k yellow gold with 2.35 ct. tourmaline, $2,800; Akaila Reid

Square pavé signet ring in 14k white gold with 0.54 ct. t.w. diamonds, $1,450; Ali Weiss

Stella Mini ring in 14k yellow gold, $140; Alice Pierre

Lola diamond band in 14k yellow gold with 0.03 ct. t.w. diamonds, $315; Aurelie Gi

Evil eye skinny band in 20k yellow gold with sky blue enamel and diamond baguettes, $2,350; Buddha Mama

Small protective ring in 18k yellow gold set with radiant brilliant-cut diamonds, $3,410; Christina Alexiou

Hummingbird signet ring in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, $1,050; EF Collection 

Lucy ring in 18k yellow gold with ombré pink sapphires, $2,400; Emily P. Wheeler 

Vivienne ring in 18k gold with bezel-set indicolite tourmaline, $5,200; Future Fortune

Hexed ring in 18k yellow gold with 1.79 ct. citrine; $3,250; Harwell Godfrey

Mesa pinky ring in 18k yellow gold with jade, $3,600; Jade Ruzzo

Anniversary signet ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.8 ct. emerald and 0.32 ct. t.w. diamonds, $9,975; Jemma Wynne 

Otto pinky ring in 14k rose gold with rainbow tourmaline baguettes, $1,700; Jolly Bijoux

The Unicorn ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.24 ct. t.w. diamonds, $4,200; Katherine Jetter

Oval signet knife edge pinky ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.39 ct. diamond, $5,210; Lizzie Mandler

Sugar and Spice ring in 14k gold with tourmaline, turquoise, and diamonds, $4,750; Mason and Books

Secret Diamond initial ring in 14k yellow gold with crystal quartz and 0.72 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,325; Mateo

Signet pinky ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.6 ct. bezel-set emerald, $4,250; Muzo Emerald Colombia

Petit Garden ring in 18k white gold with diamonds, $3,000; Pasquale Bruni

Small Heart Tricon signet ring in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, $2,355; Sydney Evan

Oera ring in Fairmined 18k yellow gold with diamond, $2,300; Tabayer

Cocktail ring in 14k yellow gold with enamel and blue topaz, $3,000; Tara Hirshberg

Top: Cobblestone small signet ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.35 ct. t.w. multishape diamonds, $2,550; Kwiat

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