What are ladies rings?
Ladies rings could be described as a band worn as a type of ornamental jewellery around a finger.
Ladies rings can be made of any material, such as white, yellow, rose gold, silver and platinum and may be set with precious or semi-precious gemstones such as ruby, sapphire amethyst, topaz and of course diamonds.
There is a vast range of ladies rings from plane simple gold and silver ladies bands, known as wedding rings to eternity, solitaire, cluster ladies rings and more.
A Quick History of Womens Rings
Rings and ladies rings were found throughout the history. The earliest examples of womens rings were discovered in Indus valley in India dating back 2500-1500 BC.
Rings as well as womens rings were very popular since ancient Egypt, where they served as a symbol of status, were exchanged as a pledge or seal of authority or faith or used as money.Ladies rings were very popular among women who sometimes worn as many as three on a finger.
In Ancient Greece gold womens rings were engraved with cameos or intaglios and some of them were used as talismans, endowed with many charms and powers.
During Roman Empire the type of rings worn was governed by low. Iron & iron womens rings were worn by the mass of the people; gold rings were reserved for those of civil or military rank.
At later stages of Roman Rule the gold ring & gold womens rings were permitted to freeborn citizens, silver to freedmen, and iron to slaves.
Poison rings also were popular and used for assassination or suicide in the case of capture by an enemy. There were also very unique womens rings worn by matrons called key rings, which symbolized her authority to carry the keys of the house.
During the Renaissance the use of womens rings and rings in general had reached its height in extravagancy and design. The rings were highly decorated with enamel and jewels, family crest and sometimes were worn on every finger and on several joints.
Betrothal rings used in ancient world were adopted by early Christians and evolved into the wedding rings, which in Middle Ages were set with colourful gem symbolising life. In 16 century gold wedding rings stone set engagement rings became popular.
Our Range Of Women Rings
Today jewellery is more affordable than ever and women rings are not an exception. There is a wide variety of women rings on the market, including silver, gold and platinum women rings.
The possibility of design for women rings is endless- from simple traditional solitaire to complex multi stone and patterned rings. Many women rings also accommodate different types of stone cuts and settings, depending on a stone and an intended final look.
Sometimes it's very hard to decide what ring to buy, so here there are a few points to consider.
Ladies rings are available in a wide range of metals- white, yellow and rose gold, silver, platinum, titanium, palladium and more.
Silver ladies rings are very popular among younger women due to their lower costs, vibrant designs and strength.
Gold women rings are available in yellow, white, rose or multi tone gold as well as 9Ct, 14Ct & 18Ct. Choice of colour will depend on a skin tone and personal taste, but when deciding on Caratage it's important to take into consideration such aspects as skin allergy and a life style. If you are known for sensitive skin or you tend to wear the ring while doing your chores then it might be a better option to buy a ring with higher caratage such as 18ct or 14ct.
Budget is the most crucial aspect when buying the ring, especially when the budget is isn't large. But you don't have to spend a fortune to buy a high quality beautiful ring. We offer a stylish very reasonably priced range of both gold and silver women rings and many of them arrive with free delivery and ring sizing.
Whether you are looking for a birthstone rings or you are just fond of gemstones women rings, please view our gemstones rings collection. Beautiful range of gemstones, set in yellow, rose and white gold won't leave you indifferent and will add a bit of sunshine to your finger and your life.
