Online - March 31, 2005

Bling, My Belle

Magpie Rings by Megan Greene

Some might argue that glasses make you look smarter. Black get-ups are slimming. Stilettos can take you from average to Amazon.

When it comes to fashion, a little trompe l’oeil never hurt anybody.

However, though nursing a 22-ounce Corona will, in fact, make your hands seem smaller, it won’t do much for the rest of you.

But a big, bright Magpie ring by Megan Greene might. Less than a year ago, Greene was fashioning her boyfriend a decoder ring when she realized that she’d made a pretty mini-sculpture. So she rounded up glass beads, semi-precious stones, and sterling silver wire and created her collection of one-of-a-kind rings.

You can see her many styles online. And if you don’t find one you fancy, e-mail her and tell her what you want. You can be sure it’ll make a bold statement on your finger — while making the rest of you appear delightfully dainty.

Can’t say that about an oversize brewski.

Available online at magpierings.com.