There is perhaps no other piece of jewelry that is more personal than a ring. Rings can adorn practically any finger on your hand. Of course the ring finger, in between your pinkie and middle fingers is the most popular. What rings adorn your fingers?
If you are a newly graduated senior in high school or college, class rings may be your ring of choice. After all, that is a major accomplishment and should be recognized! Class rings often depict your school colors as well as your achievements in school whether you played sports or were in the band.
Perhaps one of the sweetest sentiments between young lovers is the promise ring. Promise rings are symbols of your commitment to one another in a time when you cannot become engaged or not ready for the next big level which is marriage.
Of course, engagement rings are the next big step past promise rings. The engagement ring is a strong symbol of your love to another person and your commitment of marriage. Perhaps the most popular in this genre are diamond engagement rings. Diamond rings simply mean forever for many people. Of course, engagement rings don’t have to be limited to diamonds. Some people prefer other precious gems over diamonds.
Wedding rings are often simple and tasteful. Many people find a wedding ring that complements their engagement ring. Therefore, the gold band is often chosen because it goes well with a diamond ring. Of course, some men may buy a wedding ring set which consists of the engagement ring and a wedding ring.
Silver rings are popular as well. For those people who prefer silver over gold, they just might turn to a sterling silver ring for their wedding bands too. A sterling silver ring will likely be less expensive than the gold or platinum versions. It is also more likely to tarnish. Therefore, you can expect more upkeep on a silver ring than other rings.
If you make jewelry as a hobby, then you probably know how to make your own rings too. You can purchase pre-made ring settings so that you can choose your own ring bling to insert into it. There is plenty of semi-precious stones you can purchase that are already pre-cut and polished to be inserted into a ring. This is a perfect choice for your own custom rings.
Just remember that rings are personal and should reflect the style and taste of the wearer. That is probably why so many men sweat it out when they buy engagement rings. They don’t want to screw up such a momentous occasion!
