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Friendship Rings
Rings, a piece of adornment or a fashion accessory, worn around the fingers, cherish the memories of a committed monogamous marriage relationship in Indian culture. It can be exchanged between friends or worn by more than two people standing together for a similar cause.
The Claddagh Ring, the most primitive Irish ring, symbolizing friendship in its design, can be traced back to the 17th century. Two hands hold the heart shape in the middle of the ring, and the heart is surmounted by a crown, where the heart, the hands and the crown denote friendship, love and loyalty respectively.
Friendship rings are sometimes also referred to as pre-engagement rings as any commitment has different facets of friendship, love and promises embedded in it. These pre-engagement rings have their origins in western cultures where dating is prevalent. The youngsters enter into a committed relationship from their school days, going a long way together to marriage's ultimate goal. It became recognized in India after Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's celebrity wedding ceremony, a fusion of western and eastern cultures. They are given as a birthday gift, a Valentine’s Day gift or even during a romantic dinner together, without the posh aura of actual engagement. They emphasise the conversation between the couple, which promises that the current relationship will blossom into a lifelong marriage.
Friendship rings or pre-engagement rings are made of precious metals like Gold, Silver and Platinum, and inexpensive materials like wood and plastic. The friendship ring types are similar to wedding bands with the wordings “Best Friends Forever” engraved on it.
Knot rings are also very common; with two overhand knots interlocked in two parallel wires. These knot rings are made in 14K Gold filled Sterling Silver joined only at the knot.
The Rose Gold rings consist of tiny round 14K Gold-filled circles emphasizing unity and wholeness.
The Claddagh rings, made in Gold Plated Sterling Silver are also a widely accepted friendship ring design.
