There are numerous traditions and meanings for rings.
Depending on the delicacy of the matter, rings are a symbol of a commitment
made. The jewelry itself is not important, it’s just material! But the fact
that it came from that special someone and it was given to you and it is only
for you *sigh* ... that’s what makes the ring worth wearing, worth having, and
worth taking care of.
Promise rings:
Promise rings symbolize commitment for one
another. From teenagers to adults, these rings are exchanged as a way to remind
one another that you both are on the same page, without any misunderstandings.
Purity ring:
Purity rings are more of ‘I’ll be faithful to my body and be
pure until I’m married.’ These rings are
not seen everywhere because it’s the past now. Nick Jones was spotted with a
purity ring a few years back so technically it’s not completely gone. However,
purity rings are not used as often. These rings were a way for parents to
entrap their children under the watchful eyes of their religion and inner faith.
If the child was a devoted Christian, he/she would never think of breaking his/her
promise. In this era of smoking all
these herbs, partying until noon of the next day, and drinking until your liver
has had enough, there are a few religious families that still incorporate the
purity rings.
Engagement/Wedding Rings:
In Western society engagement rings are considered
important. This ring is given when a man OR woman proposes to another man or
woman. It’s one of those moments that we look forward to our entire life! The ring
symbolizes the pledge that you are taking to prepare and marry the person that
has proposed to you. The wedding ring is that given on the day of the wedding.
The ring symbolizes your commitment to that significant other.
Others...
Then there are all the other rings that I, for example, buy
and wear to make my hands look extra cute! Here are pictures of hands looking
extra fly with rings. Enjoy!
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