Rings are jewelry with a long and glorious history. Our distant ancestors decorated their fingers with them back in the Stone Age, and with the discovery of the secrets of metal processing, the fashion for these jewelry spread to almost all nationalities.
All more or less developed cultures of antiquity left behind a legacy in the form of various rings. Moreover, people of that time wore rings not only as jewelry, but also as symbols of family and social status, as well as amulets and amulets.
Our contemporaries, and especially their contemporaries, wear rings with no less pleasure. There are a lot of rules governing the wearing of these jewelry: jewelry etiquette, cultural traditions, recommendations of esotericists, aesthetic criteria, and so on.
Today we will try to take a short excursion into the types of these jewelry and figure out which ring to put on which finger so that it looks fashionable and does not contradict generally accepted aesthetic criteria and recommendations of experts.
The ring is a multicultural symbol of infinity, movement and rebirth. He is associated with the serpent Ouroboros, who devours his own tail. The Ouroboros symbol is often used in religion, medicine, psychology and, of course, all kinds of occult practices.
Ring and brush shape
Needless to say that decoration must decorate and not highlight flaws?
When choosing a ring, it is important to consider the size of the hand, the length of the fingers and even the condition of the nails. A large “worker-peasant” hand needs massive, proportional rings. And if the stone is oblong, shuttle-shaped, marquise cut, then the hand, believe me, will be transformed and become noble.
If the brush is angular, looks like a square, then medium-width rings with round, oval, heart- or pear-shaped stones can soften its outlines and make them smoother.
Plump fingers will visually benefit if they are “dressed up” in irregularly shaped rings consisting of angles, broken lines, and zigzags. And also in rings with elongated, longitudinal inserts.
A too narrow palm will be balanced by rings with round stones. And excessively thin fingers are a product with small crystals.
Large joints can be hidden with wide rings with large stones covering the knots on the fingers.
Conical palms with long, “musical” fingers will suit any rings, but especially those with square and cubic “cushion” or “princess” cut minerals.
As you can see, an “unfortunate” hand shape is not a reason to refuse to wear rings. But it’s a completely different matter if your hands are unkempt and without a manicure. Such brushes should not attract attention at all.
Jewelry etiquette. General rules
Jewelry etiquette for wearing rings
No one forbids anyone from wearing rings in any way. But, in addition to fashion trends and personal preferences, there is jewelry etiquette. This is a set of recommendations that, if followed, will help you look stylish, elegant and appropriate in any situation. Unlike fashion, etiquette does not change for many years, remaining the standard, the matrix of taste.
- The first thing he relies on is harmony. The rings you are currently wearing should match your other jewelry as well as your suit. Massive signets, large precious or ornamental stones that attract the eye - all this corresponds to an informal look and is completely unsuitable for the office.
- The second rule is a sense of proportion. Today you can wear both gold and silver at the same time, but remember the thinnest line separating originality, non-triviality from farcical bad taste.
- Fashion is not the main component in the structure of jewelry etiquette. But, according to etiquette, fashion should also be taken into account. Let's say, ten years ago, jewelry sets were popular, and the style of the rings had to be consistent with the style of the earrings. Today this requirement is considered outdated and excessive. Decorations, of course, should be in harmony with each other, but not look as if they were taken from the same box.
- Rings must be appropriate for the event. The more significant and festive the occasion, the more noticeable and prestigious the ring is acceptable.
- Hands covered with rings are undoubtedly bad manners. Etiquette advises not to wear more than three rings at once. If, for example, you wear a wedding and engagement ring, then the accessory “just for beauty” should be the only one.
Which finger should I wear the ring on?
There are jewelry for absolutely all fingers, not only hands, but even feet. However, etiquette is based on tradition. And traditions say that:
The wedding ring is worn on the ring finger. If it is not pretentious, but discreetly elegant, then such decoration can never be removed. In Russia, and in Orthodox countries in general, the wedding ring is worn on the right hand.
An engagement ring is usually worn on the ring finger of the left hand.
As a rule, the middle finger is decorated with massive rings, signets, and rings with large crystals.
You can put your favorite, light ring on your index finger - the one you like and matches the suit.
On the little finger there is only room for a narrow, laconic ring.
The thumb to wear the ring is used, perhaps, by the originals. The decoration for it should be wide, perhaps even rough, but without stone.
Jewelry design
A variety of ways to design women's rings can be roughly grouped in this way.
- Large with corrugated ornaments.
- Thin, rhodium-plated, diamond-cut bezels.
- Geometric signets.
- With a fine or medium mesh applied to them.
- Combined - from different types of gold.
- With decorative details, floral patterns and flower shapes, with geometric elements.
- Wide headbands are a universal design with natural energy. They emphasize femininity, elegance and status.
- Personal amulets and talismans with religious inscriptions. They can also be in the form of totemic images of animals, birds and others.
Gold rings with one stone can also be a composition with decorative elements (bunch, geometry, etc.) repeated around the circumference in a certain sequence.
There are original versions, represented by three thin rings on one finger.
How to wear rings for a lady?
A woman can afford a more massive, expensive ring. Diamonds, as well as richly colored precious stones, are, in fact, ladies’ best “friends”. However, jewelry etiquette puts forward many restrictions in this case. For example…
You cannot combine precious rings with jewelry: either one or the other. However, ladies should not wear cheap trinkets at all.
It is also not good when the color of the stone on the ring merges with the color of the suit. This is why rubies are not worn with a red dress. To avoid getting into trouble, it is better to choose a ring with a universal pearl or diamond.
Stylists insist that there should be no more than two rings on one lady’s hand. And in total, let us remind you, there is a maximum of three.
The remaining principles and taboos are the same as in the previous sections.
How to wear rings for a girl?
Youth has many advantages. One of them is the opportunity to wear rings of different styles, values, textures, bold and even shocking designs. But to avoid mistakes, it is better to remember the basic rules of jewelry etiquette.
Dark clothes and dresses with a classic cut can be accented with a ring with a colorful mineral or eye-catching decor. For colorful and multi-colored outfits, minimalist jewelry that does not conflict with the costume is better suited.
The same applies to manicure: if the nails have fancy designs and play of colors, the ring should be the most modest. An intricate decoration, a spectacular cocktail ring, on the contrary, will benefit from the support of a neutral, monochrome manicure.
During the day, let the rings be simpler, more democratic in appearance. In the evening, feel free to take out your grandmother’s gift with a pearl, aquamarine or cubic zirconia from the box.
Another nuance is the thickness of the ring. The thinner the fingers, the more graceful the hands, the more accurate the ring should be. A light headband with a miniature stone or decor in the form of an exquisite twig, a feather, or a drop of dew is an ideal decoration for a young, ethereal creature.
Conclusions: the most important thing in three sentences
Which hand to wear the ring on only matters in the case of an engagement ring. In other situations, the choice remains with the owner of the jewelry. There is symbolism of wearing it on one finger or another, but most often we are guided by where the ring looks best. As in all areas, it is important to maintain moderation in the amount of jewelry and combine it harmoniously with the chosen image.
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