Farewell, Carrie Bradshaw—but Her Iconic kWIT Mood Ring Is Here to Stay
For a quarter of a century, Carrie Bradshaw has been more than just a character; she is a cultural barometer for fashion, love, and life in the big city. From the whimsical tutu in the opening credits of Sex and the City to the bold, boundary-pushing ensembles of And Just Like That…, every piece worn by Sarah Jessica Parker tells a story. As the curtain recently closed on the second season of the acclaimed HBO Max sequel, fans are left to cherish the moments and, of course, the iconic fashion. This season, one accessory in particular captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers, a piece that felt both cosmically significant and deeply personal: the kWIT Mood Orb ring.
This wasn’t just another piece of jewelry in Carrie’s eclectic collection. Perched on her finger, often in a deliberate and meaningful stack, the ring became a silent co-star, a talisman reflecting the emotional rollercoaster of her rekindled, and famously complicated, romance with Aidan Shaw. The designer behind this captivating piece, Karla Witukiewicz of kWIT Jewelry, found her creation at the center of a pop culture phenomenon, perfectly embodying the essence of what she calls “Carrie-core.” It’s a style that is at once personal, daringly playful, and rich with narrative—much like the woman who wears it.
The Ring That Captured a Universe of Feeling
Throughout the season, eagle-eyed fans noticed the luminescent orb gracing Carrie’s hand. In a particularly poignant and whimsical scene, the ring’s significance was beautifully highlighted. There was Carrie, consulting a Magic 8 ball, posing life’s biggest questions to the universe as she grappled with monumental decisions about her career and her heart. On her finger, the stacked Mood Orb rings seemed to glow with their own inner light, a miniature crystal ball echoing her search for answers.
The show’s brilliant costume designers, Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago, are masters of sartorial storytelling. Their choice to have Carrie wear not one, but two Mood Orb rings layered together was a stroke of genius. The specific combination—one featuring a vibrant pink tourmaline and the other a gentle pink chalcedony—created a visual and symbolic dialogue. “Carrie wore them stacked throughout the season,” Witukiewicz confirms, marveling at the designers’ interpretation. This layering wasn’t just a fashion statement; it represented the multifaceted nature of Carrie’s emotional state—a woman navigating joy, nostalgia, insecurity, and newfound hope all at once.
The Art of the Stack: A Deliberate Choice
Stacking jewelry has long been a signature of Carrie’s style, a way of physically representing the layered complexities of her life. By placing the two Mood Orb rings together, Rogers and Santiago visually communicated the dualities Carrie was facing. One ring could represent her present self, optimistic and open to love, while the other could symbolize the weight of her past with Aidan, a history that needed to be handled with care and empathy. This intentional styling transformed the rings from mere accessories into powerful narrative tools, allowing viewers to read her mood right on her hands.
Witukiewicz notes that this versatility is central to her design philosophy. “Many of my jewelry pieces transform, which is perfect for this story,” she explains. “You can wear them in so many ways. But they also fit together, which allows my pieces to work with all of your jewelry.” For Carrie Bradshaw, a character whose life is a rich tapestry of experiences, a piece of jewelry that can be adapted, layered, and combined to tell a new story is the perfect fit.
Decoding the Gemstones: A Language of the Heart
The magic of the Mood Orb ring extends far beyond its dreamy aesthetic. Unlike the heat-sensitive mood rings of the 1970s, the kWIT version derives its “mood” from the intrinsic properties and symbolism of its carefully selected gemstones. Each orb is a vessel of meaning, chosen to align with the wearer’s energy and intentions. For Carrie’s journey in And Just Like That…, the choice of pink tourmaline and pink chalcedony was profoundly insightful.
Pink Tourmaline: A Beacon of Joy and Confidence
According to Witukiewicz, pink tourmaline is a stone that symbolizes unadulterated joy, creativity, and confidence. This aligns perfectly with the Carrie we see in this chapter of her life. She is rediscovering her creative voice, embracing her success as an author, and finding the courage to reopen her heart. The vibrant, radiant energy of the pink tourmaline can be seen as a signifier of this newfound self-assurance, a beacon of light guiding her through moments of doubt. It’s the spark of joy she feels when sharing a laugh with her friends, the confidence she exudes when making bold life choices, and the creative fire that has always defined her.
Pink Chalcedony: The Gentle Embrace of Empathy
In beautiful contrast, pink chalcedony represents empathy, compassion, and emotional balance. Witukiewicz describes it as being “like a soft hug that calms the heart and opens emotional pathways.” This quality was absolutely essential for Carrie as she navigated the delicate terrain of her reunion with Aidan. Their relationship is laden with two decades of history, heartbreak, and unspoken feelings. To move forward, Carrie needed to approach the situation not just with passion, but with a deep sense of empathy for Aidan’s past pain and for her own. The soft, gentle glow of the chalcedony ring served as a constant reminder to be kind, to listen, and to allow her heart to heal and open in a healthy, balanced way.
A Spectrum of Moods: The Other Orbs
While Carrie’s story was told through shades of pink, the Mood Orb collection, with each ring priced at $3,600, offers a full spectrum of energies. The collection also includes:
- Aquamarine: A stone representing cleansing and the serene flow of communication.
- White Onyx: For clarity, mental focus, and decisive action.
- Purple Chalcedony: A powerful tool for introspection and connecting with one’s intuition.
- Green Prehnite: To promote grounding, balance, and a harmonious connection with nature.
Each gemstone orb is masterfully cut to possess a special quality known as chatoyancy, or a cat’s-eye effect. This gives the illusion that the stone is winking or alive with movement. “They seem to move with the sun,” Witukiewicz says. “The light catches them in such a way that the ring seems to glow from within. People are drawn to them.”
The Creator’s Vision: From Hawaiian Sunrises to Hollywood Limelight
The journey of the Mood Orb ring began not in a bustling New York design studio, but under the serene, color-drenched skies of Hawaii. “I came up with the Mood Orb ring while I was doing a trunk show in Hawaii,” Witukiewicz recalls. “I wanted something that could be a piece of travel jewelry but also reflected the incredible beauty of where I was.”
An early riser, she found her muse in the daily spectacle of the sunrise. “I’m always up for a sunrise. The pinks and purples there were incredible, and I wanted to capture that fleeting, magical moment in a ring.” That desire to encapsulate the transient beauty of a sunrise or sunset, to hold that “magic of alignment” in your hand, is the soul of the Mood Orb.
This philosophy reinvents the very concept of a mood ring. The kWIT website explains that it’s not about your body temperature, but about “your energy, your rhythm, your mood.” It’s a more spiritual, intentional approach. The ring doesn’t tell you how you feel; it serves as a touchstone for the mood you wish to cultivate. This modern interpretation made it the perfect narrative device for a show that is, at its core, about women navigating the evolving rhythms and energies of their own lives.
The story of the Mood Orb ring is far from over. Witukiewicz hints that its star may continue to rise, with a potential appearance in a major Hollywood film currently in production, though she remains tight-lipped about the details. What is certain is that for fans of And Just Like That…, the ring has already cemented its place in the pantheon of iconic Bradshaw accessories, right alongside the “Carrie” necklace, the Manolo Blahniks, and the Fendi Baguette. It’s a beautiful, poignant reminder that even after all these years, Carrie Bradshaw’s style is still all about telling a story—one mood, one memory, and one magnificent ring at a time.
