RING

A ring is an ornament worn on the finger, one of the oldest and most symbolic in human culture. A ring has long meant more than decoration: a wedding band sealed a marriage, a signet ring marked lineage and power, and simple copper or silver rings in folk dress were an accessible adornment and talisman. The shape of the closed circle symbolises eternity and constancy, which is why the wedding ring is still the chief sign of marriage. Rings are made of gold, silver, platinum, often with precious-stone settings. Despite its small size, a ring is an extremely personal ornament that accompanies a person through life's most important moments.