Trust Kylie Jenner to break the internet with her enviable jewellery. Seated next to beau Timothée Chalamet at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards, Jenner accessorised her fall-winter 1996 Gianni Versace Couture gown with a pear-shaped diamond Pinky ring. A day earlier, Jenner was spotted wearing the same ring offset with a bodycon column dress. Let's rewind to June, when Meghan Markle posted an Instagram homage to her daughter, Lilibet, on her fourth birthday. The Duchess of Sussex flashed a bezel-set emerald-cut diamond Pinky ring, making the IG post instantly viral. Moreover, style savants like Dua Lipa and Victoria Beckham have fallen for the Pinky ring's allure.
Tracing Historical Roots
Pinky rings have been in style forever in cinematic history, seen on screen scorchers like Al Pacino in The Godfather and Robert De Niro in Casino. In Ancient Egypt, signet rings were often worn on the little finger and employed as seals to authenticate documents. Later on, in the medieval period, Pinky rings became associated with emblems of stature and authority, often engraved with family crests or initials. Cut to the Victorian era, which saw both men and women wearing Pinky rings to symbolise their unmarried status.
Jewellery designer Renu Oberoi observes that the smallest finger has always carried the strongest statement. "The pinkie ring has never needed reinvention, only rediscovery; it has always existed. For centuries, it has been worn as a subtle marker of identity, belief, and confidence. A small canvas for big intent, once used to seal letters and carry family crests, today it seals individuality," quips Renu.
Indian Astrology Connect
Stylist Isha Bhansali points out that in Indian culture, it's always been common to see people sport emeralds and pearls on the small finger. "While emerald represents Mercury, pearl denotes calmness, hence the symbolism gets all the more significant. We have an incredible wealth of astrological meaning linking the pinky finger with a specific planet. Globally, it's also seen across Hispanic cultures and also as a sign of rebellion among queer men," says Isha.
She roots for this trend, hailing Victoria Beckham's rings as impossibly chic. "Since Kylie has long, beautiful fingers, the pinky ring looks great on her," she adds.
What makes this moment compelling is the cultural shift behind it. Jewellery is returning to its original purpose, a personal statement that becomes part of one’s identity, shaped by choice, carried forward in meaning.
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