Fashion has long been cyclical, and that goes for jewellery too. Queen Victoria, who can be seen as one of history’s original influencers in starting the trend for white wedding dresses, was also known to wear several rings stacked on one finger. Though to be fair, the Tudors were also partial to a ring stack.In any case, look at Michael Rider’s debut for Celine – the current barometer for a zippy kind of chicness – where models wore rings stacked on every finger. Queen Victoria would have been into it. Right now, ring stacks are everywhere, from Zoë Kravitz, Jessica McCormack ambassador – and undisputed cool girl – wearing artful curations of sapphire bands and solid gold, to jewellery’s ultimate maximalist, fashion buyer Lori Hirshleifer, and her ultimate magpie approach. Catherine, Princess of Wales, has lately taken to stacking five rings – including her 12-carat Garrard sapphire and diamond piece, previously owned by Princess Diana – while Taylor Swift stacks diamond bands on her pointer.Otiumberg ring. Photo: HandoutJewellery brands are catering to this desire to pile on rings too, from Repossi with its Berbere ring that looks like two (or three) rings in one, to Boucheron with the Quatre. Pieces designed with textured motifs such as Chanel’s quilted Coco Crush and Chaumet’s honeycomb Bee pieces work with what you already own.There is, however, an art to it.For London-based Kiwi jeweller McCormack – whose designs include her blackened gold, Georgian-inspired Gypset collection – a considered approach is essential. So, too, are sentiment and personal taste.“When stacking rings, I love mixing styles and materials, gold and old-cut diamonds next to pavé, or a more structural ring next to a delicate band. It shouldn’t feel too perfect or overly styled – the best ring stacks look as though they’ve been collected over time,” she says.“I usually start with one strong piece, like an oval diamond eternity ring, and build around it instinctively.”Wyld Box ring stacking. Photo: HandoutParis-based jeweller Yvonne Léon – whose vintage-inspired pieces mix enamel and diamonds – started her career in fashion magazines before moving into jewellery. She suggests mixing shapes, textures and even levels of perceived preciousness.“I love mixing my creations by playing with textures, shapes and metals – a delicate ring on one finger, a bolder one beside it. It’s truly an art of balance,” she says. “Our Sous l’Eau ring was designed to stack perfectly with the La Plage ring, forming a unique landscape that almost becomes a single ring. Likewise, our Vague Diamants ring, thanks to its shape, pairs harmoniously with any signet ring. I love that everyone can create their own combination and invent their own way of stacking rings.”