What we are wearing: Two-finger rings

What are they?

A big, bold ring that fits over two fingers. Two-finger rings come in just about every shape and size, with designs of all sorts — from a boom box to sleek, polished bars and mini brass knuckles. They’re a go-to accessory for the winter and spring, fashion experts say.

Who wears them?

They’re popular mostly among teens and women in their 20s and 30s, but some men are wearing them, too. Some say reality TV star Lauren Conrad of MTV”s “The Hills” started the trend by wearing a personalized two-finger ring of her name. The rings have been spotted on celebrities Rihanna and Khloe Kardashian at red-carpet events.

Why are they hot?

Fashion expert Jill Sherman of TrenddelaCreme.com thinks these rings were fueled by the mafia brass knuckle trend from a few years back.

“But this definitely isn’t mafia jewelry,” she said. “Some of these two-finger rings are extraordinary.”

There are even some three-finger rings or knuckle bridges working their way onto store racks.

“And they’re not comfortable for the most part,” she said, “which means people are doing this for fashion’s sake.”

Several fashion magazines — including Vogue, Elle, Rive and Glamour — brought attention to sculptural metal jewelry rings in recent issues.

Where can you find them?

At just about any jewelry boutique and mall store in town, such as Claire’s, Wet Seal, Hot Topic and Forever 21.

A Forever 21 manager at West-roads Mall said the rings are extremely popular because they’re a take on 1980s fashion.

“We’re seeing a lot of ’80s punk on high-fashion runways,” he said. The store has sold out of many styles, including a ring shaped like a pair of handcuffs.

How much do they cost?

Typically between $3 and $20, depending on the style. A Betsey Johnson rhinestone bow ring goes for $50. PersonalizedBoutique.com makes a pretty rad name-plate ring for $95. You also can get a sterling silver or gold-plated name toe-ring for $65.

— By staff writer Josefina Loza

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