Types of Rings

Rings are ornaments that are considered not just as jewellery pieces but also as something with a significance in the wearer's life. It could be love or relationship status or the individual’s choices or even the memory of a special occasion.

Whatever the purpose, rings have the elegance to represent that special moment purely.

Here is a list of seven most beautiful ring types.

Birthstone Rings: These rings feature precious gemstones associated with a particular birth month or zodiac sign or birth star. There are mainly 9 astrological gemstones that are used as birthstones. They are ruby, pearl, red coral, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, blue sapphire, hessonite and cat's eye.

Claddagh Rings: Inspired from Irish or Celtic traditions, Claddagh rings are now popular among the new generation. It features a crowned heart held by two hands. The heart, crown and the hands symbolise love, loyalty and friendship respectively. If you wear this ring with the heart facing yourself then it shows that you are in a relationship and if the heart is facing away, it means that you are single.

Promise Rings: Life partners usually wear promise rings before their engagement symbolising the strong and faithful commitment they have made with each other. Other than being a romantic symbol it can also represent friendship or a religious commitment. It has the power of a pledge with respect to certain rules or principles. In design, they are similar to Claddagh rings.

Engagement Rings: When it comes to engagements, rings are the heart of the ceremony. Although designs like love bands are widely used these days, the most popular engagement ring is still a diamond ring. The white colour of the diamond represents the purity of the love between the lovers.

Wedding Rings: Rings are the perfect ornaments for weddings since they represent the perfect circle of love. These are the rings worn by the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. It symbolises the passion and faith they have with each other and are exchanged during their vows. People wear this on their third finger because they believe that the vein of this finger is directly connected to the heart, thus making their connection with their partner stronger.

Posy Ring: These are rings with an inscription engraved on their inner surface. Originated from the French culture, the quotes are usually written in French or English.

Contemporary Ring: As the name indicates these rings have a contemporary style. The designers of these rings use newer materials, rare stones and minimalistic patterns to make them stand out from the traditional concept of rings.

When it comes to rings it's not about the monetary value,it is the story behind it that determines its value.