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Napkin Rings - The Basics

Whether you're planning an elegant dinner, holiday supper, or casual soiree, you want your table décor to be both expressive and appropriate for the occasion. There are countless table accessories available in today's interior design market -- from tablecloths and floral arrangements, to table runners and placemats. One easy way to make your table dazzle is to include napkin rings on your place settings. The following is to serve as an informative guide to the different types of napkin rings available.

The most classic and traditional napkin rings are typically made of brass, silver, copper, or pewter. These popular napkin rings can coordinate with just about any décor and color scheme. Napkin rings made from these metals are usually very durable, and if properly cared for can last through generations. They come in a variety of finishes, styles, shapes, and widths, and can be simple in design or have intricate borders, designs, or engravings. Monogrammed napkin rings are very popular and make a great wedding gift.

Crystal and glass napkin rings are a bit more formal and can add a touch of elegance to your table décor. Also available in a variety of designs, glass and crystal napkin rings can be painted with stunning colors and be etched with intricate borders or artwork. Some designers even adorn them with jewels or stones. Napkin rings crafted from blown glass are particularly exquisite and like small works of art can have a dramatic impact on an otherwise simple place setting.

Napkin rings can also be crafted from wood. Depending on the craftsmanship and type of wood used these napkin rings can range in price. They come in a variety of finishes, and can be painted, carved, or engraved. There are wooden napkin rings for any occasion and any décor. Imported wooden napkin rings are becoming increasingly popular, particularly from countries such as India that are famous for their wooden handicrafts.

Other hard materials that napkin rings can be made from include porcelain, ceramic, bone, and iron. Beaded napkins rings are very fashionable and can be crafted from glass, metallic, gemstone, and plastic beads. Like beaded jewelry, these are available in a myriad of unique designs and colors.

Napkin rings can also be crafted from softer materials, like ribbon, velvet or toile. There are also many ways to create your own unique designs using everything from leaves to raffia -- and a vast array of websites, interior design magazines, and lifestyle television programming to help get you inspired.