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Ring: In Simple terms, a ring is a circular band worn on the finger. But Rings are perhaps the most meaningful of all jewelry. Rings have served dozens of important purpose. They have expressed Friendship, Promised, Engagement and marriage. Rings are as meaningful as ever. Perhaps that’s why they are the most popular type of jewelry in the world
Solitaire rings typically showcase the beauty of a single gem. That Gem is often a diamond. Although colored stones and cultured pearls are also used in solitaires. The Gem is usually dominant feature of a solitaire ring. Solitaire ring is mostly used as Engagement ring.
The wedding ring in a wedding set can be a plain or decorated band of gold or platinum. Or it can be set with diamond or other gemstone. Often it is in matching with engagement solitaire ring. Matching ensemble of an engagement ring, woman’s wedding ring and man’s wedding band is sometimes called “Trio” and sets of matching engagement and wedding band are called Bridal sets or “Duos”
Anniversary bands have become popular as a gift from husband to wife on a wedding anniversary. Anniversary bands are set with a continuous row of diamond or other gems of same size and cut. The gems can extend all the way or only partway around the band.
Rings that have gems set all the way round the ring are called eternity ring because circle is a traditional symbol of eternity.
Diamond is not the only Gem used in the rings. Now a days Colored stone ring very popular. Many jewelry designers use colored stone in contrasting colors and shapes to create dramatic jewelry styles. Colored stone can take the starring role in high priced, one of a kind Jewelry.
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