All About the Hats

May 09, 2015

Following are some of the best hats at the 2015 Kentucky Derby. Each hat is paired with a vintage cocktail ring from Topazery's collection. Shop our collection of antique and vintage rings by clicking HERE.

Kentucky Derby Hat #1: The Red Rose and Kentucky Bluegrass - This wide brim hat features a red rose at its center with blades of Kentucky bluegrass springing out around it. With its red gemstones, Topazery's Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, RG-3450, matches this hat's main color scheme. The three rubies that run down the center of this vintage ring are surrounded by a large teardrop of diamonds.

Kentucky Derby Hat #2: The Lily and Peacock Feathers - A cream bowler style, this hat features a big bow at its forefront with a white lily tucked in its center. Feathery fronds in shades of blue and aqua peek out from the monotone color scheme. The Art Deco Antique Cocktail Ring, RG3037, from the Topazery line offers the same flirty hint of color. A collection of rectangular blue sapphires are octagonally set around a pair of old European cut diamonds.

Kentucky Derby Hat #3: The Lily Pad and Cattails - Fluffy white lilies with green leaves tucked underneath provide the backdrop for this cloche style hat. For added impact, creamy cattail stems soar upward from the sheer white cap. Topazery's Art Deco Antique Filigree Cocktail Ring, RG3325, from the 1930s follows the same monochromatic effect. The platinum filigree band has an elongated setting that showcases three round brilliant cut diamonds down its center.

Kentucky Derby Hat #4: The Python Meets Peacock - The snake pattern of this saucer style hat is unexpectedly paired with peacock feathers in metallic hues like brass, silver, and copper. Topazery's Classic Platinum Citrine Vintage Cocktail Ring, RG1812, is highlighted with a gemstone that brings out the hat's copper. The cushion faceted mixed cut citrine that sits at its center glows with honey warmth. The platinum band and accenting diamonds complement this hat's steely brass base color.

Kentucky Derby Hat #5: The White Rose and Pheasant, RG-2714, (also shown above) - This wide, sweeping black hat with a partially sheer brim goes for major impact with a giant white rose blossoming from the front of its cap. Pheasant feathers poke out from behind this bloom, bringing together the contrasting colors of the hat and its floral accent. The Coral and Diamond Antique Cocktail Ring (also shown above) from Topazery's collection produces the same kind of impact with a natural colored coral rising from its center. A white carat top plate encased with diamonds dramatically contrasts with the 14k white gold band.

Which Kentucky Derby hats wowed you the most? Take a peek through Topazery's vintage and antique ring collection for inspiration to pair with your own Derby winning hat.

Photo Credit for Hat: Peter Casey, USA Today Sports

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