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!!

Bronze sculpture of a figure with a leaf on a white background, held by a hand.




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

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




Tuesday May 12, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

MATCH 4

 Xianbin Guo

Gem and Corn  




Wednesday May 13, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




Thursday May  14, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

MATCH 7

Myon Rox

PHI

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




Friday May 15, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




Saturday May 16, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




Sunday May 17, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




Monday May 18, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




ROUND 2

Tuesday May 19, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




Wednesday May 20, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




Thursday May 21, 2026 

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




Friday May 22, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS




FINALS

Saturday May 23, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

QUARTER FINALS 2

Sara Elgohary

The Spot of Tea 




Sunday May 24, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

QUARTER FINALS 3

Myon Rox

PHI

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS

QUARTER FINALS 4

Tisha Abrahamsen

Captured Dream




Tuesday May 23, 2026


Wednesday May 27, 2026

THE SHANKSvs THE MANDRELS



Thursday May 28, 2026