Ring (jewellery)

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A ring, an item of jewellery, is an ornamental band worn on the body. Rings are usually worn on the fingers, but there are also toe rings, and rings can be worn in or on other organs by those with piercings, though rings worn as a result of body piercing are less acceptable among conservative enclaves of society.

Rings are usually made of a durable material, metal, especially precious metals, being the most popular. Rings can also be carved of bone, ivory and stone (jade, for example). Rings can also be woven of yarn, fabric or hair.

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Rings with special significance

Wedding ring

The best-known of rings with special meaning is probably the wedding ring. In its simplest form, the wedding ring is a band of gold worn on the third finger of the left hand (from whence a vein was believed to run straight to the heart).

Engagement ring

School ring

Promise and friendship rings

Victorian message rings (Regards ring)

The regards ring was a Victorian engagement ring.

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