Definition of ring: a circle band worn on the finger.
Rings are not only used as adornment but they are used to symbolize authority, fidelity or social status.
Earliest existing rings were found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt. The Egyptians used them primarily as seals or signet rings, to identify documents from the wearer.
Ancient greeks wore rings mostly as adornment and were the originators of rings as gifts of affection.
During the Hellenistic period, bezels started being used to hold cabochon stones.
In Rome, rings were an important symbol of social status. Only certain classes could wear gold rings and everyone else wore rings of iron.
Nowadays, rings are worn as adornment and also a symbol of love or friendship. Rings nowadays are not only made with precious metals like gold and silver but base metals too for fashion jewellery like copper and silver and stainless steel.
At Jewel Envy, all goldsmiths use silver or gold to make jewellery as it can be resized and repaired, creating an everlasting piece of jewellery for the wearer.