10 types of Ring We Normally Wear In Dalily Life

Wedding ring, engagement ring, signet are the most famous, but did you know that there are innumerable other kinds of rings?Rings may have a symbolic, social or simply aesthetic function, but they are always a reflection of their time and say a lot about their wearer! After thousands of years of successive fashions, styles and types of rings are now countless. Indeed, trying to list the jewelry of only one civilization like the Egyptians for example already represents a real challenge. Let’s try today to screen the main types of rings.
The different ring types

Engagement ring

Ring given to and worn by a woman indicating her intention to marry. Very often presented in the form of a diamond solitaire (see our article “the engagement ring, a unique piece of jewelry”)

Wedding ring

Ring presented during the wedding ceremony that embodies union and marital commitment. Originally worn by women, wedding bands are now worn by the two spouses.

Knuckle ring

Ring which diameter is smaller than a traditional ring so that it can be worn on the fingertip, with the second or third knuckle. It can be worn alone or in combination with other rings (see our article “An original personalized jewelry: knuckle ring”

Mood ring

Ring that changes color in response to the body temperature.

Championship ring (sports ring)

Ring worn by members of the winning teams of professional sports leagues and college tournaments in the USA. The most famous are the Super Bowl ring and the World Series ring.

Mourning ring

Ring worn in memory of a deceased person. Also commonly called “memorial ring”. Its use goes back at least to the 14th century.

Birthstone ring

Usually a simple ring set with the birthstone of the wearer, or the birthstone of his wife or husband. Some like the Mother’s ring can also be set with several birthstones.

Cameo ring

Ring with a carved cameo on top. This type of very old ring was usually worn by men. Antique Cameos represented gods, Christian saints and portraits. The stone is often made of marble. The modern cameo ring generally shows the face of a goddess or a Roman soldier.

Iron Ring (Engineer’s ring)

Ring worn by American or Canadian engineers after the the Engineer’s oath . It is often presented in the form of an roughly worked iron ring. Modern rings tend to be in steel, some with engraved geometric designs. The ring is supposed to be worn on the little finger of the dominant hand.

Class ring

Ring worn by students and alumni in commemoration of their degree.