Cocktail hour

Forget about simplicity. Right now, jewellery is all about making a statement - particularly when it comes to rings. A day or night-time style staple, the cocktail ring is a constant presence in the rock-on choices of the A-list glamazons. But then, when it comes to a big red carpet night out, when has any celeb ever been subtle with the glittery gobstopper showpiece?

From flowers and animals to funky modern designs, digit dresser-uppers aren't just about a whopping great solitaire. Eva Mendes, Cameron Diaz, Kate Bosworth, Posh and J-Lo (of course - Jenny from the block loves her rocks!) are all fans of the multi-gem status symbol - the bigger, the better.

Wear one statement piece on the index finger to act as a focal point and accessorise with a Martini - on the rocks, naturally...

Love it!
Lucy Wildman, Fashion and Beauty Editor
Elizabeth Taylor had the right idea - when it comes to making a glamour statement, nothing does it better than a wrist-breaking pile of rocks. And while my bank balance can't stretch to indulging in the real thing, I'm perfectly happy to fake it with some fabulous faux sparkle.

Hate it!
Gemma White, Deputy Editor
In the impracticality stakes, cocktail rings are right up there with chocolate underpants. Fine if you're a celeb making a statement on the red carpet, but mortals beware. One spontaneous brushing of your hair out of your face and... oopsie! You've gone and poked your eye out!