Types of Rings
People wear many different types of rings and they all offer different meanings to the person who is wearing it. We will explain the significance of the most popular silver rings that you will see people wearing on their fingers.
The Silver Engagement Ring is a traditional ring that a woman wears to indicate that she is engaged to be married. The man buys his betrothed a silver engagement ring to show his commitment asking his future bride for her hand in marriage.
The Silver Engagement Ring usually has a diamond stone. This is not the case with all silver engagement rings with many couples choosing to have other precious stones such as sapphires, emeralds and rubies.
In western culture the woman wears the Silver Engagement Ring on her left-hand ring finger. Today, more and more men are also wearing engagement rings that the woman buys after accepting his marriage proposal.
The Silver Claddagh Ring is an Irish friendship or marriage ring. The Claddagh Ring was first produced in the 17th Century and shows a symbol of two hands clasping a heart with a crown on top.
There are several tales about how the Claddagh Ring came to be.
One such tale tells of a man named Richard Joyce who was heading to the West Indies to seek his fortune before returning to marry his sweetheart. On his way to the West Indies his ship was captured and he was held prisoner by the Moors until he was released several years later.
While being held prisoner in the Algiers he trained to be a goldsmith. Upon his return home to an Irish fishing town named Claddagh in Galway, he found that his sweetheart had never married and he presented her with a Claddagh Ring. The heart in the centre showed his love for her, the hands holding the heart were a symbol of friendship while the crown represented fidelity and loyalty.
Traditionally, the way that you wear a Claddagh Ring on your hand tells of your romantic availability. If the ring is worn on the right hand with the heart facing out then the person wearing the ring is available to pursue a relationship, while if the ring is facing inwards then they are already in a relationship.
Silver Celtic Rings are well known for their intricate designs. They usually have a diamond or emerald stone in them and can be used as either an engagement ring or wedding ring. A Celtic Ring can be expensive because of the intricacy of the designs. They can have just a simple knot or have elaborate family patterns. If you want to buy a Celtic Ring with your own design then you can expect to pay more for the ring than if you bought one that was already the finished article.
Silver Wedding Ring is becoming more and more popular amongst young couples who are looking for something extra special in a wedding ring. Because silver is easier to work for a jeweller because of the softness of the metal, you will find that many Silver Wedding Rings are handcrafted with intricate designs. A wedding ring is presented during the marriage ceremony and is worn on the left ring finger (4th finger).
A Silver Signet Ring usually bears a coat of arms and is worn on the left little finger of your hand. The Signet Ring has been used as a seal through the ages and is today used as membership ring. Many schools issue Signet Rings to students with the school coat of arms displayed. Traditionally, after the death of a Pope, his signet ring is smashed in a ceremony that clears the way for the election of a new Pope. Signet rings are also known as Signature Rings.
Body piercing has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years with many young people getting a silver belly ring. Belly rings are especially common in women who wear rings or bar jewelry through their naval piercing. You can even find clip on Silver Belly Rings for those who don’t have a pierced navel in the same way you can buy clip on earrings.
Silver Ring Blanks or Charm Rings are used to attach charms directly to the loops. Some rings come with a pad to glue a stone or decoration directly onto the ring or with a loop that you add your trinkets to.