THE TOUCH: What the finger ring signifies

This is a fashion craze era where all sorts of things can be done just to look stylish. Hair colour, hair cuts, stylish wardrobe and jewellery are a must to any lady who loves standing out.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

This is a fashion craze era where all sorts of things can be done just to look stylish. Hair colour, hair cuts, stylish wardrobe and jewellery are a must to any lady who loves standing out.

Mentioning jewellery can’t go without noticing rings. Yes finger rings have developed to become a fashion in itself. Leave alone the beliefs that one will put on a ring to if only they are married or engaged to some one.

You want to be an outstanding fashion icon, don’t go without that ring. All you need is putting the right ring on the right finger. More than we can ever imagine, when it comes to rings every finger has a specific meaning.

Yes, a misplaced ring can earn you misjudgement especially to the single and searching ladies. Many have learnt it the hard way.

"I had this fabulous ring that I would always wear on my middle finger, little did I know that it scared potential guys away because they thought I was already taken,” says Annette Kamariza.

If misplaced, rings convey a message that we never intended to deliver. As we explore the meaning of finger rings, keep in mind which one you want to wear depending on your intentions.

According to Mayvelous, an online journal, the thumb ring boosts one’s willpower.

The thumb finger symbolizes the will power of a person.
A thumb ring portrays the wearer as a self controlled woman and independent woman. The thumb finger also shows pride.

Rakesh Deeper an owner of a jewelry shop with profound knowledge on finger rings regards the index finger ring as authoritative.

"The index finger represents authority, leadership and ambition. A ring on this finger emphasizes the same, says Rakesh.

He warns fashion seekers who were rings on their index fingers that tthey will be considered more serious.

The middle finger represents individuality of a person. Its location in the middle means a balanced life. Wearing a ring on this finger means a balanced life. The middle finger also announces "I am” and governs the way we see ourselves, our potential and limitations.

"This is why the engagement ring is put on the middle finger, it means a life balanced and shared with someone,”comfirms Deeper.

Marvelous Journal associates the fourth finger with affections, optimism, and artistic appreciation. This finger governs the potential of the shared self.

Such creativity extends to physical creation as well as material and mental creation. The fourth finger on the left hand is known as the only one that has a connection to the heart, this is why it’s the wedding finger ring.

In other words the fourth finger shows a higher degree of sharing with others. It can be in a marriage or a friendship.

The little finger represents everything about relationships and our associations with the outside world. This little finger shows that a person is free to relate, be it in sexual or business relationships. The little finger also portrays one’s confidence.

When you know why you’re putting on that ring on that specific finger, you’ll never be mistaken on what you want.

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