The value of the rings on the fingers in men
Nowadays, it is considered that jewelry is women's joy. However, men with a sense of style, paying due attention to appearance, do not ignore them. A variety of men's rings is not inferior to women's. And not so much emphasizes the status of the representative of the stronger sex, as a well-chosen ring.
But what do the rings on different fingers of a man mean and what should I pay special attention to?
A bit of history
The tradition of wearing rings originated in ancient Rome, and initially it was just men's jewelry. They wore the highest nobility. The ring itself, its location, a jewel, could tell a lot about a person.
Signet rings were not only ordinary ornaments, their prints were used as facsimiles, performing the function of modern printing. Men could wear at the same time several gold rings and rings on one finger, thus emphasizing their status and wealth.
In the Middle Ages, gold signets often became a sign of a relationship to a knightly or monastic order. The Renaissance period was the heyday for rings with precious stones, sometimes the most bizarre forms. The stones in the rings were assigned an important, often mystical value.
Nowadays, men and women of all ages, nationalities and religions wear rings, treating them like ordinary jewelry. But even now, rings for men often become a talisman and have more symbolism.
Materials
Throughout history, men's rings have been made from a wide variety of materials — glass, ceramics, iron, stone, wood, and many others. Nowadays, these metals use a variety of metals and their alloys.
Steel rings are preferred by young men, representatives of various informal subcultures and just funny guys. These jewelry are many times superior in ring strength from precious metals, but in no way inferior to them in aesthetics and appearance. This ring emphasizes the character of the owner, speaks of the "steel rod".
Rings of ordinary and blackened "old" silver look elegant and noble. They are always in favor with creative individuals. They are loved by musicians, artists, and men prone to mysticism.
Rings of yellow or white gold and platinum perfectly emphasize the status of its owner. Men who choose precious metals are not inclined to engage in nonsense and know exactly what they want in life.
Rings from palladium are becoming increasingly popular. Products from it have a pleasant matte shine, very durable, do not darken over time. And, what is their special plus, it is easy to roll when the thumb thickens.
What they are
The variety of types of men's rings is not as great as women's. The strong floor in the majority prefers simple, concise and even modest decorations.
The most popular are, of course, wedding rings. Even if a man does not recognize any jewelry at all, he will wear a wedding ring with pride and pleasure as a sign of his family happiness.
Ring-rings attract men's attention with their monumentality and solidity. Often, they use various symbolism as decoration - animal and vegetable motifs, geometric patterns, monograms, Scandinavian runes, and sometimes even state emblems.
Signet rings with precious or semiprecious stones add aristocracy and mysteriousness to the image of the owner.The preference is given to stones of quiet shades - disgrace, topaz, obsidian, agate.
The shape of most signet rings is square or round. Less common are rectangular and oval variants. Some exclusive rings in width may cover one or even two phalanges.
Nowadays quite often there are decorations combining several types of metal. For example, wedding rings of yellow and white or yellow and red gold are in great demand.
On the thumb
A massive ring or signet on the thumb of a man always attracts attention. And this is exactly what his owner is seeking. According to psychologists, emotional, unbalanced and passionate personalities, prone to creative manifestations of themselves, prefer to wear a ring on this finger. In this way, they subconsciously seek to tame their own reckless nature and find harmony with themselves and the world around them.
Everything else is the desire for self-assertion, especially in the sexual aspect. No wonder in ancient Rome, the thumb was a phallic symbol. The iron ring on this finger served as protection for manhood. By the way, Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, who enjoyed no small popularity among women and was distinguished by a resolute, straightforward disposition, also wore a golden ring on it.
Choosing a ring for the thumb should be remembered that it should be massive and original, otherwise the decoration will not look organic. With it you can combine one more or even several rings on the same hand.
On the index
The owner of the ring on the index finger is distinguished by bright leadership qualities and sense of purpose. This is a sign of a powerful and proud person, a man who knows exactly what he wants, who knows how to manage people. Ivan the Terrible, Julius Caesar, Henry VIII preferred to wear rings on this finger. You can wear the ring on the index finger simultaneously with the ring on the thumb or little finger. Everything else is very convenient.
On average
The ring on the middle finger is rare, and symbolizes that in front of you is a balanced, calm, courageous person. But a large stone or a large diamond speaks of the propensity of its owner to narcissism. Putting the ring on the middle finger should be remembered that it does not tolerate any jewelry next to it, at least on the same hand.
On unnamed
The ring on the ring finger is the designation of the marital status. Married Orthodox men wear it on their right hand, Catholics on their left. Previously, it was considered correct when the spouses have the same rings, gold, without ornaments. Now a man can choose for himself absolutely any ring, even the most extravagant design. However, laconic and stylish rings made of yellow and white gold are still widely popular.
On the little fingers
Wearing a ring on the little fingers of the right or left hand suggests that this man is confident in himself, in his charisma and sense of style. He easily establishes trusting contacts with others, while he is distinguished by a windy temper, a penchant for betrayal and gambling.
In the 70s of the last century, representatives of homosexual sexual orientation, as a rule, wore rings on the little fingers, but at the present time it no longer has such meaning.
Fashion brands
Nowadays, many well-known world brands produce rings for men for every taste. Gucci, Dior, Cartier, Versace, do not overlook the stronger sex in their collections of jewelry. Successful men often choose Wellendorff wedding bands, which are characterized by their strict design.
For lovers of something extravagant, the Italian company Baraka will always provide a selection of the most unusual rings. Those who do not like precious metals, rings brand Spikes made of steel, titanium and tungsten surprise original and stylish design.
The choice of which ring and on which finger to wear is always left to a man, because the only rule that is really worth observing is that the jewelery brings joy to its owner.