The history of this symbol of a family union goes back to the distant past. Some scientists are inclined to believe that the tradition of exchanging rings originated in Ancient Egypt, others believe it came from Ancient Greece.
In any case, the custom of using reed rings woven in a special way to protect both the marriage itself and the people entering into it originated several thousand years ago. As time went on, civilizations and peoples changed, this tradition underwent some changes, and the appearance of the rings is no longer the same, however, just like thousands of years ago, we associate the thought of a happy family life with this sign of love.
How are wedding rings different from regular rings?
Against the backdrop of the variety and wealth of choice, which today can only be limited by imagination and the thickness of the wallet, it is worth immediately noting that the conversation will be about classic jewelry.
So, how do we know that this is an engagement ring?
- First of all, it should not have any gaps in execution. Monolithicity symbolizes the inviolability of marriage bonds: just as it is impossible to find the beginning or end of such a thing, so union and love will be endless.
- An important feature is smoothness and lack of decoration. This nuance means an even and smooth life without roughness and corners.
- The similarity of the rings demonstrates the unity of the spouses. The husband and wife's rings should differ only in size, but otherwise be completely identical.
- This attribute should be golden, because according to ancient legends, only gold carries solar energy and is capable of illuminating a family with it.
The most famous standard of gold is 585, which means that this is an alloy that contains 58.5 percent of the noble metal and the rest is impurities.
Depending on the presence of various chemical elements in impurities, gold can be:
- yellow;
- white;
- pink;
- red;
- red.
Wedding ring and its purpose
The engagement ring demonstrates the owner's marital status. It is presented by newlyweds to each other as a sign of love and fidelity during the marriage ceremony, and is worn on the ring finger of the right hand. (in some countries - left).
Nowadays, an engagement ring is actually not like that, because it begins to be worn at the beginning of married life, and not from the moment of engagement. However, in ancient times, it was the engagement and the drawing up of contractual obligations of the future spouses that was more important than the wedding itself. The rings that sealed the contract were externally different from the others and were called wedding rings. It would be more correct to call modern accessories wedding accessories.
The tradition of wearing the symbol of marriage on the ring finger is associated with the anatomical features of the human body.Only from this finger does the nerve connecting these two parts of the body stretch to the heart. Accordingly, this is the only finger from which the sign of heartfelt affection has a direct “road” to the organ responsible for love.
A wedding ring on the ring finger does not always mean that its owner is married. It shows that the owner's heart is not free. However, this may be a widowed person or a divorced person. In this case, the hand on which this accessory is worn will be different from the one on which it is customary to wear it in a happy marriage.
What does the concept of a “regular” ring mean? Types of ordinary rings
In addition to wedding rings, which carry a family meaning, there are several other types of recognizable jewelry that contain a specific message and tell something about the owner.
- Horoscope rings, will indicate the owner’s zodiac affiliation.
- Rings with religious symbols, Worn as a talisman, they will tell about the religion of the owner.
- Previously, you could add to this list signet ring, since this status accessory was often decorated with the initials or heraldic symbols of the owner and was used to seal messages. However, in our time, the signet has ceased to have a special purpose, but is used as ordinary jewelry.
A ring is a massive type of ring decorated with a spectacular insert of precious stones (one or several). “Ring” from the word “finger”, that is, finger.
Accordingly, a decoration that does not carry any generally accepted symbolic meaning is considered ordinary. They can be given or purchased for various occasions, the meaning of which will be known only to a narrow circle of people.
Regular rings can be of any type, with the exception of those listed above.
Jewelers divide products according to the richness of their decor into: simple - with a minimum amount of decoration; complex - decorated using a variety of jewelry techniques and materials.
There are many types of rings, which are grouped depending on the metal, decorating stones, or shape. The main types of rings include:
typesetting – worn several on one finger, selected according to the principle of charms from bracelets. Their highlight is that while strikingly different from each other, together they form an integral ensemble. In addition, they can be worn freely separately.
Cocktail – distinguished by the large size of the stones and exquisite processing. Their task is to attract the attention of others, sparkling in artificial light at receptions.
Trinity - their design involves intertwining three rings, in the classic version of different colors, symbolizing love, friendship and fidelity.
Unclosed – can be decorated with precious stones or have a fancy shape. Convenient size variations.
Rings with chain – are connected to each other with a bracelet.
Conclusion
In the modern world, the desire to look original extends even to such classic attributes of family life as wedding rings. Often, only their location indicates the married status of the owner.
However, reluctance to wear classics should not necessarily affect the happiness of the newlyweds. If young people don’t believe in omens and feel great with the chosen accessories, even if they don’t fit into the generally accepted framework, don’t worry. The main thing is their mutual love, respect and trust.
After all, many happily married people don't wear rings at all and still live together in love and harmony. The main thing is what we feel, and not what others see.
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