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Ring – Jewelry for your Hand and Soul

Author: Rajesh Kumar Author Ranking Blue | Posted: 09-01-2008 | Comments: 1 | Views: 15 | Rating:  (66) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Ring is a piece of jewelry that adorns the finger. Traditionally crafted in wood, iron and other basic materials, now these rings are available in rich precious metals like platinum, titanium, gold, silver etc. and fashionable synthetic material like acrylic etc. rings are also crafted in wood and other natural material. There is no limit to creativity and imagination. These metal and other material bands are then studded with diamonds, colored gemstones etc. and have a variety of designs and styles.

Apart from being just a piece of jewelry, rings have a romantic association. Carried forward from the ancient times, exchanging rings between couples as a tradition has signified love. In ancient Roman times, when precious metals were not discovered, a man presented his beloved an iron ring as an expression of his love and as a proposal for marriage. Later, with the popularity of precious metals, rings also became available in gold, silver and so on. Not just in Rome, but the association of rings to romance and marriage has traditionally been a part of many cultures across the world. Around the 20th century, diamond rings, especially diamond solitaire rings, became symbolic to proposals and marriages. According to the western etiquette, a woman wears a ring in the ring finger of her left hand to signify her marriage or betrothal. With fashion and styles evolving, the latest trend is of engagement rings and wedding bands studded with natural gemstones.

Some couples go to the extent of customizing their engagement rings and make their ring as special and unique as their love. They design rings with birthstones or preferred color stones, have diamond accents to add glamour, get their names engraved on the band of the ring…again there is no limit to creativity and imagination.
With a ring signifying marriage and a woman’s dependence on man, the latest concept, right-hand ring symbolizes a modern woman’s independence. Right-hand ring is a ring that a woman buys for herself as a symbol signifying that she is no longer dependant on a man. These rings usually feature a relatively larger center stone with diamond accents. The design of a rings-hand ring is modern and the over all style of the ring is bold.

Different reasons, different styles, different symbolisms, different meanings etc. but this tiny ornament still serves the purpose that attracts women across the world – beauty and fashion. In fact rings can actually add glamour and style to the wearer’s personality.

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