been worn with the intent to convey a message or indicate affiliation.During the Victorian era, both single men and women uninterested in pursuing marriage could wear a ring on the little finger of their left hand. Especially in the United States, pinky rings also developed an association with criminal activity. Wedding Ring (Fourth Finger)
A wedding ring or wedding
band is a finger ring that indicates that its wearer is married. It is usually forged from metal, and traditionally is forged of gold or another precious metal. Depending on culture, a wedding ring is typically worn on the base of the left or right ring finger, if the wearer is left handed often it will go onto the right hand. Balance and Order Ring (Middle Finger)
It is rare to see men
wearing a ring on the middle finger in most cultures, though it's become somewhat of a fashion statement in the Western world. Being in the center of the hand, middle finger rings symbolize balance and order. Fraternal Ring (Index Finger)
Fraternal Rings – Not
Just For Men And Engineers. ... In a sense, wedding bands, promise rings and engagement rings all represent a form of allegiance. Fraternal rings stand apart in that they mark allegiance to a group rather than to one individual. Friendship Ring (Thumb)
Friendship rings are a
wonderful way to utilize the wearing of jewelry to signify one's caring and devotion for another. They are a type of promise ring that says to the other person, “You mean so much to me and I will wear this piece of jewelry to show just how much”.