Rings Rings An arm ring is a band of metal, usually a precious metal, worn as an ornament around the bicep of the upper arm. It was a common piece of jewelry worn by men in ancient times, and often the meaning of the word ring in bronze age heroic literature, when the text refers to mens jewelry. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arm ring"
The Claddagh Ring is a famous friendship ring originating from the Claddagh village located just outside the old walls of Galway city. The Claddagh design, an original symbol of the " Fisher Kings" of the Galway town of Claddagh, Ireland, was first fashioned into the traditional ring in the 17th Century during the reign of Mary II. ...more on Wikipedia about "Claddagh Ring"
A class ring is a ring worn by students and alumni to commemorate their graduation, generally for a high school, college, or university. These rings are common in the United States. A school tie has a similar symbolism in the United Kingdom. ...more on Wikipedia about "Class ring"
A dinner ring or cocktail ring is a large oversized ring, set ...more on Wikipedia about "Dinner ring"
In the British-American tradition, an engagement ring is a ring worn by a woman on her left-hand ring finger indicating her engagement to be married. ...more on Wikipedia about "Engagement ring"
A finger ring is a metal band worn as an ornament around a finger; it is the most common current meaning of the word ring. ...more on Wikipedia about "Finger ring"
The Iffland-Ring is a ring with the picture of August Wilhelm Iffland (an actor, dramatist and theatre director who played Franz Moor in the debut performance of Friedrich Schiller's Die Räuber in the national theatre of Mannheim). ...more on Wikipedia about "Iffland-Ring" shortopedia - Xtending Info.
Magic ring is an article of jewlery that appears frequently in fantasy and fairytale. ...more on Wikipedia about "Magic ring"
A mood ring is a novelty ring which changes color in response to body temperature, using a thermochromic liquid crystal. A form of biofeedback, they supposedly indicated the temperament of the wearer, indicated by the ring's color. Mood rings were a fad whose popularity peaked in the United States in the 1970s, and they are now seen as an icon of 1970s culture. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mood ring"
Posie rings (sometimes spelled "poesy rings") are finger rings with short inscriptions on their outer surfaces. ...more on Wikipedia about "Posie Ring"
A promise ring or friendship ring is a small, inexpensive ring given to a boyfriend or girlfriend, to promise not to court a rival. These indicate merely that serious courting is under way. No permanent commitment has been made by either party, but they give the partners an excuse for refusing social invitations from others. ...more on Wikipedia about "Promise ring"
Purity rings, or Chastity rings are a symbol of virginity in religious cultures. A person who wears a purity ring is vowing to save sex for marriage. The ring is usually worn on the left ring finger with the implication that the wearer will remain abstinent until it is replaced with a wedding ring. There is no particular style for purity rings; however, many have a cross in their design in reference to Jesus Christ. ...more on Wikipedia about "Purity ring"
A Puzzle ring consists of four, six, or eight interconnected rings that, when correctly aligned, can be an impressive finger ring. When apart, it's difficult to believe they can be manipulated to form an interconnected whole. Re-assembly is very difficult. They were developed from gimmal rings, which derive their name from the Latin gemelli, meaning "twins." Gimmal rings were mainly used as wedding rings. They were used as wedding rings because a woman would have to take it off to have relations with another man. Since the rings were so complicated to put together, the women would be deterred from taking them off and cheating on their husband. Many are Italian or English from the Renaissance period, although they are becoming more common in North America. ...more on Wikipedia about "Puzzle ring"
A Regards ring was a Victorian engagement ring in which the initials of the precious gems mounted on the band spelled out the word "regards" in an implicit acrostic: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire. ...more on Wikipedia about "Regards ring" You are visiting www.shortopedia.com Rings
Ring may mean: ...more on Wikipedia about "Ring"
There are several systems for denoting the sizes of jewellery rings in use around the world : ...more on Wikipedia about "Ring size"
A toe ring is a ring worn on any of the toes. It is almost exclusively worn by women. Today it is a fashion symbol and made out of various metals and non-metals. Second toe of either foot is where they are worn most commonly. In US and most western countries they are relatively new fashion accessory. They are gaining popularity as they retain the funkiness of nose rings and other new jewellery, but do not require body piercing. ...more on Wikipedia about "Toe ring"
A wedding ring or wedding band consists of a precious metal ring, usually worn on the base of the left ring finger – the fourth finger (with the thumb counted as the first finger) of the left hand. In some parts of the world it is worn on the right ring finger. Such a ring symbolizes marriage: a spouse wears it to indicate a marital commitment to fidelity. The European custom of wearing such a ring has spread widely beyond Europe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Wedding ring"
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