Rings have been enhancing the grace and beauty of hands for a long time. They are one of the ornaments that are very popular among men and women equally. Rings are worn for decorative, health, or astrological reasons. There is a wide variety of stylish rings in the market to choose from. Rings can be made from almost all gemstones, beads and metals known to man. Apart from decorative rings, iron, copper, bronze, and brass rings are also available in the market as they are supposed to provide some health benefits to the wearer.
There are all kinds of beliefs attached to wearing rings that you may be familiar with. The predominant reason is ornamentation. Fingers rings can be embellished with different kinds of gemstones – precious and semi-precious both, pearls, glass, beads, bone, wood, etc. They can be worn on a single finger, though double finger rings are gaining popularity. Single finger rings or solo rings are more common than the two finger rings. The high-end rings can be made of gold, silver, platinum, titanium, or palladium and are studded with precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, etc. Fashion rings, on the other hand, are very affordable and come in different styles that are appropriate for different occasions. They are made from different alloys and semi-precious gemstones, beads and pearls are used to embellish them.
Antique finger rings have a time worn patina which is very popular among jewellery lovers. They come in yellow gold plating, antique sliver plating, white gold plating, rose gold plating, etc. The common antique ring designs are temple, tribal, floral, leaf, peacock or contemporary. Different types of premium stones such as cubic zirconia, kundan, polki; gold beads, etc. are used in the design. Antique rings can also be enameled in different colours as per the design.
Nakshatra CZ or American Diamond rings (AD rings) hold the fire and brilliance of premium CZ or cubic zirconia stones that make them perfect for cocktail parties or festive occasions. CZ stones come in different hues. They bear the closest resemblance to real diamonds while costing very less and hence, are very much in demand due to these attributes. Nakshatra CZ rings come in a variety of designs and can also be customized as per the customer’s requirements since the cost involved in making a CZ ring is very low.
Kundan artistry has been fascinating people for generations due to the level of craftsmanship involved in making a single piece and the magnificence of the jewel. As such, Kundan rings are a popular choice of jewellery among brides-to-be. They come in different designs and can also be made as per the directions of the bride-to-be. Kundan jewellery gives the wearer a royal look which is very much coveted by a bride on her wedding day.
As the name implies, oxidised rings are made from oxidised silver plating. The most common motifs found on oxidised silver rings are tribal, floral, leaf, and geometric. They have an enchanting rustic look which is very much in demand during Navratri and other occasions. Oxidised rings can be easily paired with Indian and Western outfit both. A bold statement oxidised ring will add to the beauty of your pure cotton or raw silk saree. Oxidised rings can be studded with stones or enameled to increase their aesthetic appeal.
