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 Rings are noted everywhere in nature. The
idea of a circle gives out notions of eternity, with no
beginning and no ending. The symbolism of the
ring later became a status symbol of authority,
wealth, and position-especially in the ancient
Roman world. This idea of the ring as a status
symbol is derived from the ring’s cosmetic qualities,
which is seen in its “value” to some as an
adornment of the body.
 The ancients had at least three
uses for rings: (1) to distinguish status or
conditions of quality; (2) betrothal or
engagement rings, and (3) rings used as
seals in business or other personal
transactions.
 It seems that the use of a ring
as a seal was the earliest employment
of rings in the civilized world. In this
use of the ring, it was associated with
the transfer of goods or property.
 The earliest use of the ring in the civilized
world seems to have been in making
impressions or imprints upon wax or clay.
This ring, then, was used to designate
ownership. It was normally too large to be
worn upon the finger, and was sometimes a
part of a bracelet or necklace, or just attached
to the waist by a thong or a cord.
 By the sixteenth century B.C.
finger rings were noted among the ancient
Egyptians, which leads some to believe that
this was about the time when the finger ring
evolved from the signet ring, which was used
as a seal. This means that the finger ring, at
this time, became “ornamental” rather than
useful as a seal or signet.
 TYPES OF
RING
1. BIRTHSTONE
RINGS
2. TOE RINGS
3. WEDDING
RINGS
4. MOOD RINGS
1. BIRTHSTONE
RINGS Usually a slender, simple
ring (sometimes
consisting of a band), set
with the wearer's
birthstone, or the
birthstone of the wearer's
spouse.
  A ring made out of various metals
2. TOE  and non-metals worn on any of the 
toes.
RINGS  The second toe of either foot is
where they are worn most
commonly.
 This is because proportionately it's
the longest toe and thus the easiest
toe to put a ring on and stay without
being connected to anything else
  A ring presented at the time of
3. WEDDING marriage to signify espousal and
marital commitment.
RINGS  Originally worn only by women, it
is now common for both spouses to
wear such a ring.
 A wedding ring or wedding band is
a metal ring indicating the wearer
is married.
 Depending on the local culture, it is
worn on the base of the right or the
left ring finger.
4. MOURNING
RINGS Memorial rings used to

commemorate a deceased
relative, close friend or an
historical figure. 
 These rings were given at the
funeral to close friends and/or
family members as specified in
the will of the deceased.
MOOD RINGS
 Invented by Joshua Reynolds.
 Mood rings enjoyed fad
popularity in the 1970s and are
still around today.
 The stone of the ring changes
color, supposedly according to
the mood or emotional state of
the wearer.
Things You’ll Need In Making Beaded
Rings:

 1. Lots of tiny beads (any color you like)

2. Nylon thread (15-20cm long)
3. A pair of scissors
 Scoring Rubric for Performance Evaluation
Ideal Actual
Criteria
Score Score
DESIGN: Create Original Design 20  
MATERIALS: Uses available materials, exhibits economy in  
15
the use of materials.
TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS Uses the best techniques for the  
30
design and materials
TOOLS : Uses appropriate tools, operate tools skillfully takes  
15
good care of tools.
WORK ATTITUDE: Exhibits positive work attitude, works  
independently, display work cleanliness and order of work, 20
display safe consciousness and avoid hazards.
TOTAL 100%