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A '''ring''', an item of [[jewellery]], is an ornamental band worn on the body. Rings are usually worn on the [[finger]]s, 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. | A '''ring''', an item of [[jewellery]], is an ornamental band worn on the body. Rings are usually worn on the [[finger]]s, 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. | ||
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==Rings with special significance== | ==Rings with special significance== | ||
===Wedding ring=== | ===Wedding ring=== | ||
{{Image|GLO-FDC1D8 Post Medieval finger ring (FindID 611928).jpg|200px|right|A Medieval silver finger ring from two angles. Unadorned rings often are used as wedding rings.}} | |||
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). | 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=== | ===Engagement ring=== | ||
Revision as of 08:40, 2 December 2022
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.
Rings with special significance
Wedding ring
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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.
Championship ring
In some professional team sports leagues, the members of the team that wins each season's championship game or series are customarily given rings to commemorate the occasion. Players, particularly superstars, are often judged by "how many rings s/he has", i.e., how many times their team won a season's championship during their playing career.