subject: History Of Rings [print this page] A ring is a type of an ornament jewelry, worm both by men and women. Rings could be made of metal, plastic , wood or even gemstones. A ring could be worn anytime but most of the time a ring is placed as a symbol of the marital status. The first wedlock ring occurred in around 4800 B.C. in Egypt. The Romans believed wearing the ring in the ring finger [ fourth finger] stands for the vein in the finger runs directly to the heart. Although, rings was also mentioned in Genesis [the bible] in the myth of Prometheus but the date is unknown.
Rings could be of
- Diamond Ring
- Promise Rings
- Gemstone Rings
A ring signifies a history and it had been active for many centuries. Rings is designed such and could be seen people of any age wearing.
A diamond ring ( on engagement day) - is the symbolism which states the eternal love in a form of commitment to marriage. The exchange of the diamond ring was at first started in the 15th century. Among the first to be record was in 1477 when the Archduke Maximilian of Austria presented Mary of Burgundy, a diamond ring. Both of them married within 24 hours.
A Gemstone ring is an ancient significance in today's lifestyle. The meaning behind a gemstone ring may vary according to the beliefs and myths.
Majority wear for charm and some where as a belief. The symbolism of a gemstone jewelry is old and deep.
Even a jeweled stone plays a major role. Today, a gemstone ring may reveal to be an ideal and thoughtful gift but for a few believer there is twelve gemstones which plays a big role till today.
The twelve gemstones are the birthstones.
January - Garnet Rings - protects and strength. Regulates the blow follow
February - Amethyst Ring - Guards against drunkenness. Helps insomnia
March - Aquamarine Ring - Give courage and happiness to the wearer
April - Diamond Ring - Symbolizes the long lasting love.
May - Emerald - Increases memories and intelligence
June - Pearl - In history is considered the most precious
July- Ruby - The ring represents wisdom
August - Peridots - Means Peace and Success
September - Sapphire - Calm [ mostly worn by royalty - represents, the class of status]
October - Tourmaline - Links with the media or artistic profession such as painters, writers and actors.
November - Citrine - Known for improving body organ's like heart, liver, digestive system. Removes anti oxidant.
Topaz - Increases strength
Gold Platted Tiny Cat Silver Ring Knowledge and Symbolism of Rings:
- Mother's Ring - worn to show the birth months of each children
- Graduation Ring - Traditionally worn with the insignia facing towards the wearer [in school], and the insignia changes to face out, after graduation
- Promise Ring - to show the love but not engagement ring [ worn on the ring finger of the left hand]
- Diamond Ring - Left hand on the ring finger
- Wedding Ring - on the left hand on the ring finger
In the jewelry market, sterling silver rings are idealized as the best selling fashionable jewelry after gold jewelry. Sterling Rings had been around since the 16th century .
Earlier one of the sterling silver ring was known as Georgian Style Silver ring but they used to melt down.
