For Melissa Katsoulis in the Times, the angst of Marina, Mendelson's protagonist, "will ring toe-curlingly true for anyone who has tried to forget the years 15-18.
Unlike finger rings, toe rings are worn on the upper part of the toe, between the nail and the first joint, and should fit without pinching the toe.
There is a vast array of unicorn jewellery out there, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, toe rings, anklets and more.
Things I have boldly experimented with in the past include: a "gold" hoop earring; a toe ring ; various beaded necklaces; a signet ring from Elizabeth Duke (my three best friends and I had matching ones – I know); a military-style dog tag; a St Christopher's pendant; an ID bracelet reminding me of my own name; a long necklace with a silver bowling ball and bowling pin hanging off it.
After a while, I shyly joined in the round-song that went round the circle of the fire, the ring of toes and wet socks propped up on sticks, until it resonated inside our chests, interrupted as one person would break away to relieve himself outside or cadge a cigarette or just laugh out loud for pleasure.
He grins as he dances into the centre of the ring and goes toe-to-toe with Jones, who has nothing in reply.
While we're being honest, you toe ring people are probably wearing toe rings because your second toe is taller than your big toe, and you'd like everyone to believe you're confident about it, but the truth is you're deeply insecure about the fact your toe lengths aren't descending like they should be.
Archaeologists have discovered two ancient Egyptian skeletons, dating back more than 3,300 years, which were each buried with a toe ring made of copper alloy, the first time such rings have been found in ancient Egypt.
And couldn't a toe ring cut off circulation?
