Battle of the Rings 2026
Join in the fun and vote for your favorite rings on Instagram @danacadesignstudio as these exceptional masterpieces compete head to head, for the title of BATTLE of the RINGS CHAMPION!
JURORS: Susie Ganch and Alex Boyd. Learn more HERE. A message from our Jurors, click HERE to view.
View the entire 2026 ring collection HERE.
Preorder the 2026 Catalog HERE or the bundle (catalog-poster-sticker), HERE.
Learn more about the competition HERE.
Artists - be the first to know when the 2027 call opens, click HERE.
CHAMPION 2026
After two weeks of grueling competition, without question, the people chose "Sasamba" by Kris Carlos as the Ring Smackdown 2026 Champion!
Learn about our champion HERE.
Congratulations!!
But first, THE BONUS BATTLE - a brutal smash up of 5 rings chosen as alternates. They will not compete for champion but they deserve some love!
BONUS BATTLE
2026 Alternates, Wed May 6 - Fri May 8
Pictured left to right, alternate rings are DeAnna Puls, Izak Anderson, Grainne Murray, Loren Celedonia, and Danielle Giese. Tap or click each name to view full ring details, additional photos, and video.
ROUND 1 - ROUND 2 - FINALS
ROUND 1
Monday May 11, 2026
MATCH 1
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Tuesday May 12, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
MATCH 5
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MATCH 6
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Thursday May 14, 2026
MATCH 7
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MATCH 8
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Friday May 15, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
MATCH 11
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MATCH 12
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Sunday May 17, 2026
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MATCH 13
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MATCH 14
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Monday May 18, 2026
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MATCH 15
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MATCH 16
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ROUND 2
Tuesday May 19, 2026
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Wednesday May 20, 2026
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MATCH 3
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MATCH 4
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Thursday May 21, 2026
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MATCH 5
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MATCH 6
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Friday May 22, 2026
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MATCH 7
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MATCH 8
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FINALS
Saturday May 23, 2026
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QUARTER FINALS 1
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QUARTER FINALS 2
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Sunday May 24, 2026
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QUARTER FINALS 3
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QUARTER FINALS 4
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Tuesday May 23, 2026
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SEMIFINALS 1
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Wednesday May 27, 2026
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SEMIFINALS 2
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Thursday May 28, 2026
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FINAL
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Hsinyu Candy Chu
Inner Compass Locket Ring