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FAQ
- Choose napkin rings that suit your table, such as polished metal for a formal dinner or wood and woven fiber for a relaxed one. Match them in color and material to your dishes or linens.
- Metal rings add shine to a formal table
- Wood and woven fiber rings add warmth
- Stoneware and enamel rings add color
- Sets of four, six or eight cover most tables
Pick a set that coordinates with your napkins and dishes. - No, but they make cloth napkins easy to grab and add a tidy touch to the table. Many people keep a simple set for everyday meals and save decorative ones for entertaining.
- Rings keep napkins together and neat
- Plain metal and wood styles suit daily use
- Dishwasher safe styles are easy to clean
- Save decorative rings for guests
A simple set of rings makes any table look finished. - Match the metal of the rings to your flatware, or pick a neutral material such as wood or natural fiber that works with anything. If your dinnerware is patterned, choose a solid ring.
- Match gold or silver rings to your flatware
- Wood and woven rings add warmth to any table
- Stoneware and enamel rings can match your dishes
- Choose solid rings with patterned dinnerware
Repeat one finish across the table for a cohesive look. - Yes. Personalized napkin rings are a thoughtful gift for a wedding or housewarming. A set of four or six makes a complete present.
- Initials add a personal touch
- Metal and wood take a monogram well
- Choose a set that matches the recipient's flatware
- Allow extra time for personalization
A personalized set makes the table feel one of a kind. - Many are. Dishwasher safe styles can go straight in the dishwasher, while wood, horn and natural fiber rings are best washed by hand and dried right away.
- Dishwasher safe metal and enamel rings are easy to clean
- Hand wash wood, horn and woven rings
- Dry them right away to prevent spots
- Check the care details before washing
Check the care details so your rings last. - Metal, wood, stoneware and woven natural fibers are all good choices. Metal looks polished, wood and woven styles feel relaxed and stoneware coordinates with dinnerware.
- Metal suits formal dinners
- Wood and woven fibers suit casual tables
- Stoneware and enamel add a pop of color
- Horn adds a natural, organic look
Pick the material that suits the mood of your table. - Fold the napkin in half, then in half again, and roll it loosely before sliding it through the ring. For a fan shape, accordion fold the napkin and pinch the center inside the ring.
- Fold in half and roll for a clean cylinder
- Accordion fold for a fan shape
- Pinch the center and slide it through the ring
- Press the napkin first for a crisp look
A simple fold makes the table look polished. - A ring about two inches across fits a standard cloth napkin that has been folded or rolled. Larger napkins may need a slightly bigger ring or a looser fold.
- Two inches suits most dinner napkins
- Cocktail napkins fit a smaller ring
- Roll thick fabrics more loosely
- Try the ring with one napkin before buying a full set
Test a napkin in the ring before you commit to a full set. - Place a card holder above each plate with a card showing the guest's name. They help guests find their seat and add a polished touch to the table.
- Set one at the top of each place setting
- Write names in clear, simple lettering
- Choose a holder that matches your napkin rings
- Keep spares for guests who arrive unexpectedly
Place cards make guests feel welcome. - Yes. Metal, wood and woven rings hold up well outside and keep napkins in place in a light breeze. Choose rings that are easy to clean and store.
- Metal rings resist weather better than paper
- Woven rings add a relaxed look
- Dishwasher safe rings are easy to clean
- Store rings indoors when not in use
A ring keeps napkins from blowing away at an outdoor meal.