Fashion rings in the image of a man and a woman

A ring (from the word “finger”, which in the Old Russian language means “finger”) is a ring-shaped piece of jewelry designed to be worn on the fingers and having an insert in the form of a mineral or a precious stone.

Ring appeared in ancient Egypt. Only Pharaohs and nobles had the right to wear them. In ancient Greece, wearing rings was also the prerogative of the rich, but in Rome they had the right to wear all citizens, however, this required permission from the emperor.

In Russia, the rings played the role of charms, and they were worn by noble people, and commoners, both men and women. These decorations were made of various metals and decorated with semiprecious stones, patterns, inscriptions, as well as various religious symbols and stamps.

Often people, speaking of rings, confuse them with seals. Indeed, there are similarities, but there are significant differences. Let's see what the ring is different from the seals?

There are also a number of other differences, namely:

• The ring can be put on any finger, while the signet is worn on the little finger;
• signet is exclusively a man's adornment;
• the signet is sometimes worn face down;
• Signet is more a symbolic accessory than just a decoration.

Advantages of rings:

• look more elegant and sophisticated;
• do not carry hidden meaning;
• Both men and women can wear rings;
• traditionally considered a sign of high status of the owner.

The modern jewelry industry has gone far ahead of our ancestors and now the store shelves are full of bright variety of these beautiful decorations. Men's, women's and even children's rings are presented in a huge assortment, for every taste and budget. In this part of the article I will talk a little about what kinds of rings are.

Traditional male Muslim rings are made only from silver. In this case, women's rings can be made of any metal. A true Muslim male believer must observe certain rules for wearing such rings:

• be sure to remove the ring with the inscription "Allah" or other religious text before going to the toilet;
• the weight of the ring should not exceed 4.25 grams;
• It is possible to wear Muslim rings on both hands, on any finger, except the little finger.

In those days, when our ancestors were still worshiping the forces of Nature, ring charms came into use and became very popular. They were put on certain symbolic ornaments, engraving, decorated with stones. Each symbol applied to the surface of the ring had its own meaning. According to beliefs, rings inherited by inheritance had a special power, as they had the energy of all previous generations.

In addition to the pattern on the surface of the ring, great importance was attached to the material from which the ring was made. They were made of gold, silver, aluminum and copper.

Silver was considered the most successful and revered material, since it was, according to beliefs, that absorbed all the negative, aimed at the owner, and also protected against evil forces.Jewelry made of gold attracted energy and helped their owners to gain wisdom, bravery and strength.

This interesting accessory was created in the 18th century by order of the Russian Empress Elizaveta Petrovna. The clock mechanism was hidden under a lid decorated with precious stones.

The fashion for such watch-ringlets was revived, then again it was dying. The surge in popularity came in the middle of the 20th century, when these little things captured the hearts of fashionistas. The main manufacturer of such watches was the company "Chaika".

In the eighties, interest in them dried up, but in 2010 they again began to slowly return to the fashion and, as a result, to world markets. Designers gave free rein to their imagination and watch-rings appeared with engraving, rhinestones, enamel, painting, precious stones. However, the fashion gurus didn’t stop at this either, and a miracle clock was created in which the hands were replaced with ... colors! The 12 petals of the main flower mean hours and a certain petal is highlighted every hour. Similarly, the petal is highlighted, meaning minutes.

Technological progress also gave the world a ring watch in which a pulse meter is embedded - an indispensable thing when playing sports. As well as an amazing watch, consisting of small magnetic balls and independently turning on a finger in order to show the time.

Engraving on the rings is very popular, and the symbolism is extensive. In addition, now everyone can order in the jewelry workshop drawing to his own taste and with a special value for himself. We will consider here only the meaning of some characters:

• With a cross. Most often on the rings depict the so-called "Celtic Cross" - a cross with the same rays in a circle. It symbolizes the unity of the natural elements - the sun, air, earth and water and is a unifying symbol for paganism and Christianity. Gives its owner wisdom, prosperity and harmony with the outside world.

• With a lion. Everyone knows that a lion is the king of animals, therefore its image symbolizes the strength and courage of its owner, gives self-confidence. Also the lion is a sign of the sun and fire.

• With initials. Well, everything is clear here - the initials of its owner are applied in a beautiful font on the surface of the ring and this decoration becomes a kind of personal identifier. It is also very popular to put on the rings of the famous "winged" phrases.

• With a crown (in the form of a crown). This beautiful royal symbol means loyalty, devotion, love, strong bonds of friendship. It is not by chance that such rings are often wedding bands. Like a real crown, it is customary to decorate them with precious and semiprecious stones.

• With a dragon. The dragon is a mythical creature, strong, courageous and adamant, therefore the ring with it is capable of becoming for the owner a powerful talisman who gives him his magic help, strength, nobility, perseverance, ability to expand the boundaries of consciousness and actions. You can wear a ring with a dragon and women, preferably on the right hand.

• with an eagle. Since the times of ancient Egypt, the rings with the image of an eagle had the right to wear only pharaohs and to know, in Rome they were worn by senators and the emperor. This noble bird has always been considered a sign of power, the two-headed eagle is a special, supreme power. Also symbolizes pride, courage, courage.

• With a spider. Since ancient times, spiders - these creepy creatures, skillfully weaving their webs - enjoyed respect from people. In the symbolism of jewelry, the spider acts as a creator, master of fate, like an amulet — it carries its wealth, prosperity, and good fortune to its owner.

• With a star. Most often, the jewelry depicts a six-pointed star, or the so-called "Star of David." Two crossed triangles with oppositely directed vertices as if mean the unity of opposites - earth and sky, woman and man, God and man. This symbol is very ancient.

Also found a ring with a Slavic symbolic star, known as "the square of Svarog" or "the star of Russia." This sign carries a deep meaning, it personifies the world order, the unity of man and the Universe. As a talisman, it will help increase self-confidence and attract good health.

Probably no other decoration bears so much symbolic meaning. From the depths of the centuries this symbol came to us, personifying the love, loyalty and belonging of the spouses to each other. No one can say for sure where and when wedding rings appeared, so many guesses are built. Some historians say that the birthplace of such rings is Ancient Egypt, others are Ancient Greece. Archaeologists also found them in ancient Rome.

There are several legends about why exactly the ring symbolizes the mutual feelings of people entering into marriage. According to one version, the two lovers, after their feelings were fastened by marriage bonds, converge like two halves and form an endless unbroken figure - a ring. Another version says that a ring that is put on the ring finger of the left hand (in Russia they are put on the right) stimulates the so-called “vein of love” - the nerve extending from this finger and connecting to the heart, and does not let love fade. There is a third version, according to which, instead of rings, bracelets made of bark and grass were used instead, which the young husband put on his wife in order to save her from misfortune and death.

Initially, only women wore wedding rings. Men began to wear them during the First World War. At the front, looking at the ring, they remembered his beloved wife, children, native lands. After the end of the war, the tradition took root and men began to wear wedding rings all the time.

Over time, the materials for making such rings have changed. In ancient times, they could be made of wood, stone, even grass; however, in the modern world they are made only from precious metals - gold, silver, platinum. Mixing of several metals, decoration of rings with stones, engraving, enamel are not forbidden.

In magic and esoterics, a certain ancient alphabet is widely used, coming to us from Northern Europe - a set of symbols, also known as runes. Each rune has its own spelling and designation, and, moreover, not one, but as many as three - letter, magic and fortune-telling. The runic alphabet, or “futark,” is used to make various talismans and amulets, so it is not surprising that rings appeared with runic signs printed on the surface.

Depending on the value of the rune applied to the ring, such a decoration is designed to help the owner in a particular area of ​​life. Runes can be applied either individually or in groups. You need to be very careful when choosing the inscription, first consult with a specialist in this area, so as not to harm yourself with an unsuccessfully selected rune combination.

The material used to make such rings also matters. It is believed that silver jewelry is associated with the Moon, the magic of which ennobles the soul and carries the original beauty. Gold accumulates the energy of the Sun - and brings prosperity, success and prosperity.

For centuries it was customary to decorate rings with various semiprecious stones. These stones, due to their appearance and properties, are very fond of connoisseurs of jewelry. Now on the shelves you can see a great variety of rings with various stones, both precious and semi-precious or semi-precious. Let's talk about the values ​​of the most popular ones.

So let's start with semi-precious stones. Rings are:

• with amethyst, whose pale purple color attracts the eye. It suits gentle creative people who like soothing colors in clothes.As a talisman, it is used to develop intuition, attract the mercy of high-ranking officials, and reduce anxiety and stress levels.

• with aventurine. The old Russian name of this stone is gold-sparks, and for good reason! Its entire surface is strewn with small golden sparks, which shimmer so beautifully in the sun.

This stone is suitable guess who? That's right - those whose activities are somehow connected with various adventures, risks. He has a very positive energy, brings luck, joy and inspiration.

• with agate. What kind of stone is different in color, so is agate. His wonderful uneven coloring has long been loved by connoisseurs of semiprecious stones and jewelry with them.

The magical properties of agate are as follows: it helps its owner to make wise decisions, be pleasant in communication and speak beautifully, protects against the "evil eye."

• with turquoise. For this very common ornamental stone, a bright blue color is characteristic (although shades vary from heavenly to green) with dark streaks and a glossy surface. Rings with turquoise are recommended for travelers, people of creative professions, as well as all those who want to bring wealth, well-being and peace to the family in their lives.

• with pomegranate. It is traditionally considered that a garnet is a fiery-red stone, but its shades vary from yellowish to black. This stone is a talisman for all creative people and in general for people passionately passionate about any business.

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• with topaz. Topaz is a transparent mineral, its colors are yellow, blue, pink and green. Ring with topaz helps its owner to penetrate the secrets of life, well develops thinking. It is recommended to wear to psychologists, investigators, hypnotists, psychics.

• with chrysolite. A wonderful apple-green transparent stone. A ring with it will help create a strong protective aura around its carrier. Chrysolite, like a sponge, absorbs negative, aimed at a person and converts it into positive energy, so it is highly recommended to carry it as an amulet.

Now it is the turn of the rings with precious stones. Their types:

• with a diamond. The most expensive and valuable stone, the king of all stones. Symbol of hardness, purity, power, perfection. A person wearing a diamond ring seems to be transformed, it becomes better, all its positive qualities are enhanced.

• with a ruby. A bright blood-red stone, symbolizing the success and strength of its owner. The ruby ​​ring brings happiness in love, gives women the joy of motherhood, enhances the passion in relationships.

• with sapphire. Speaking of sapphire, we immediately present a bright blue stone with a characteristic brilliance. However, sometimes there are yellow, green, and even pink stones. Sapphire is a stone of chastity, loyalty and prudence. It helps to find a goal in life.

• with emerald. Rare stone of deep green color. It attracts wealth, success, helps with meditation. Rings with emeralds are recommended to be worn to mothers and seafarers.

Most often, these rings are decorated with diamond engraving, convex ornament, carving. They are considered less pretentious than rings with stones, so they can be worn daily and anywhere.

Such rings were especially popular in the Renaissance. The essence of this ring was that under the outer stone or plate there was a miniature secret, in which you could put a memorable thing, a miniature portrait, or even ... pour poison. Perhaps the most famous such ring is the Borgia ring. Cesare Borgia had a large collection of such rings, with the help of which he got rid of people he disliked.There were rings with a retractable needle (for injecting poison through the skin while shaking hands) and with a cavity under the moving stone (to slip the poison into the victim's glass).

There are several rules, following which when choosing a ring, you can make a really successful purchase. Here they are:

• think about where you will wear the ring, with what clothes to combine. If you are tuned to everyday wear, buy more classic options that look equally good with both jeans and evening dress;
• new decoration should be in harmony with the existing ones;

• many semiprecious stones are not too strong and can be damaged as a result of striking a hard surface — remember this when choosing rings with inserts from them;

• when choosing a ring, consider the anatomical features of your hand. For example, narrow ringlets will not look on thick, massive fingers, as well as a huge signet will not work on elegant thin fingers.

Of course, each person has the right to decide independently on which finger he should wear this or that ring. But there are also certain knowledge, traditions, drawn from the depth of ages. Let's look at them.

• wearing a ring on the index finger of the right hand is chosen by powerful, proud, resolute people;
• family jewels are most often worn on the middle finger. In general, it is considered universal, the most convenient for wearing rings;

• the ring finger is traditionally considered suitable for wearing wedding and engagement rings;
• on the little finger, gambling people, creative, outstanding personalities, as well as diplomats and businessmen often wear rings;
• and, finally, aggressive, self-confident people, striving for self-affirmation and self-realization, prefer to adorn the thumb.

Regardless of the material, shape and size of the ring, when you purchase it, you must imagine how this jewelry will fit into your image. It should be in harmony with your style of clothing and in general with your appearance.

Most people fit classic rings, without bright stones and inserts, but if you think that a large bright ring is just what you need, then why not?

Depending on the material of manufacture, additional decorations, in the form of stones, engraving, as well as weight, rings can vary in price from very cheap to very expensive. Now the world market produces many rings of various alloys, which are available to the average consumer. But there are also exclusive magnificent jewelry for true connoisseurs of jewelry. As a rule, these are handmade designer rings.

Modern designers do not cease to amaze with their interesting ideas. They did not pass by the ring. In a huge variety of handmade products, everyone will be able to choose a ring that fits his taste, style, and to demonstrate his originality.