Blings on their fingers; NEXT BIG THING: BOLD BRIGHT COCKTAIL RINGS ARE MUST-HAVE FOR STARS.

Byline: By HEATHER GREENAWAY

BLING it on...it's time to let your fingers do the talking with chunky, cheery cocktail rings.

The sparklers are a great way to jazz up your January wardrobe and when it comes to bling, size matters - the bigger and bolder the better.

Singers Cheryl Cole, Beyonce, Kylie and Dannii Minogue and Pink are rarely seen without a glittering knuckleduster.

Over-the-top flowers and giant gems are must-haves for celebrities including Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen, actresses Mischa Barton and Mary Kate Olsen and singer Beyonce.

TV presenter Fearne Cotton and heiress Paris Hilton are also on-trend with their titanic twinklers.

Bold rings are ideal for brightening up plain outfits and the stars are snapping up low-cost costume jewellery as well as splashing out on the real McCoy.

High street stores such as Oasis and Accessorize have a huge selection of budget bling that won't break the bank but will help you start the new year in style.

We asked jewellery expert Anne Love, who owns Love For Diamonds in Glasgow, to rate the cocktail rings worn by the stars.

Anne, a diamond retailer for 12 years, said: "Everyone wants something different and big rings are really making a comeback.

"Jewellery can be as much an expression of who you are as what you wear.

"With lots of celebrities, cocktail rings add to their outfits and are as much a fashion statement as what they wear.

"It's lovely to have a classic rock on your finger that stands the test of time but to have a diamond cocktail ring on the other hand gives individuality to your jewellery."

SUNDAY EMAIL 

[e-mail]

CAPTION(S):

PARIS HILTON is pretty in pink and silver. Anne's verdict: "This suits her long fingers - something dainty would be lost."; ASHLEY JENSEN'S plastic is fantastic. Anne's verdict: "Coloured rings are fun and this clashes well with her outfit."; FEARNE COTTON, left with her pal Holly Willoughby. Anne's verdict: "Her rings are funky, chunky and suit her young, rebellious style."; KYLIE dazzles in sexy black. Anne's verdict: "It's elegant and simple yet makes a statement next to her elaborate dress."; MISCHA BARTON goes gothic. Anne's verdict: "This stands out but looks a bit cheap and the outfit is the same."; CHERYL COLE knows size matters. Anne's verdict: "Her outfit is very girly so the chunky cuff and flower ring add attitude."; DANNII MINOGUE goes X-tra large. Anne's verdict: "This adds colour and glamour to her outfit. It's very European looking."; PINK says it with flowers. Anne's verdict: "Is there a hippy girl under the rock star exterior? It suits her better than bling would."; LULU still shines in her 60s. Anne's verdict: "This looks amazing, adding rock star glam to her black outfit."; BEYONCE gets a gold star. Anne's verdict: "This is very flamboyant and takes confidence to wear. It suits her perfectly."; MARY KATE OLSEN is purrfect. Anne's verdict: "It's based on a classic Cartier panther ring. It suits her vintage style."; KATE MOSS leads the fashion pack with her chunky disc. Anne's verdict: "I love it but it looks like she forgot to take it off from the night before."; TOP 10 True blue: Large rhinestone, pounds 7, Wallis; Sparkler: Mixed stone ring, pounds 5, Oasis; Petal power: Flower ring, pounds 11.75, Accessorize; Peachy: Stone ring, pounds 12, Miss Selfridge; Gothic chic: Contrast cluster ring, pounds 9.50, M&S; Bold: Moroccan statement ring, pounds 9.80, Accessorize; Wear it well: Domed oval ring, pounds 8, Miss Selfridge; Go green: Multifaceted branch ring, pounds 9.50, M&S; Think pink: Faceted flower ring, pounds 8, Oasis; Glitter: Enamel flower rhinestone ring, pounds 10, Wallis