Types of women's rings, meanings and occasions of use
'How many types of rings are there?', 'Which type of ring should I choose based on the woman's style?', 'On what occasion should I wear a certain ring?' are among the most common questions when choosing or wearing this jewel.
In addition to the numerous types, there are also many meanings that each ring contains. Let's discover this beautiful and varied world together!
TYPES AND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
1. Solitaire Ring: type of ring that features a single precious stone as a central element. Very popular design for kids engagement rings. The stone is usually a diamond, but can also be another precious gem.
Main features:
- Minimalist design: simplicity and elegance to ensure that attention focuses on the central stone.
- Claw mounting: most common type of setting that highlights the stone, held by small metal prongs.
- Versatility: the solitaire ring can be made in precious metals such as white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or platinum.
2. Trilogy Ring: type of ring characterized by the presence of three precious stones mounted next to each other. Very popular design for engagement rings, but also for other important occasions.
Main features:
- Three stones: the stones can be the same gem or they can be a combination of gemstones.
- Graduated arrangement of stones: usually the stones are of similar size, with the central stone slightly larger than the other two.
- Versatility: as with solitaire rings, trilogy rings can also be made of precious metals such as white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or platinum.
3. Cocktail Ring: a type of ring characterized by a large central stone. Bold and eye-catching design.
Main features:
- Big and flashy design for a flashy and captivating look.
- Precious and semi-precious stones: amethyst, topaz, quartz, diamond are some of the gems used for the cocktail ring. The stones can be cut into various shapes such as oval, rectangular, teardrop and other fancy shapes.
- Versatility: the cocktail ring can be made of precious metals such as gold, silver or platinum.
4. Veretta Ring: also known as ‘Eternity’, is a type of ring characterized by the presence of a continuous row of stones set along the band. Usually the stones are of the same size and set in such a way as to entirely or partially cover the circumference of the ring.
Main features:
- Special settings: the stones can be set in pavé, a handle either on track.
- Versatility: the ring band can be made of precious metals such as white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or platinum.
5. Contrarié Ring: also known as ‘You and Me’, is a type of ring characterized by an open design in which the ends of the band never meet and are each adorned with a precious stone or decorative element.
Main features:
- Open design
- Gemstones: quartz, aquamarine, malachite These are some of the gems used for this type of ring.
- Versatility: the contrarié ring can be made of precious metals such as white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or platinum.
6. Chevalier Ring: also known as 'Seal', is a type of ring characterized by a flat surface that can be oval, rectangular, round or square and often bears an engraving or coat of arms.
Main features:
- Wear on the little finger: they are traditionally worn on the little finger of the left hand, but in some cultures they can also be worn on the right hand.
- Versatility: the chevalier ring is often made of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum or stainless steel.
MEANINGS
Lonely
- Uniqueness and purity of love between two people.
- Commitment and dedication of a person towards his partner.
- Simplicity and elegance, ideal for those who prefer a refined and timeless style.
Trilogy
- Past shared, Present as current love and Future come promises for years to come.
- Love, Friendship and Loyalty, fundamental for a lasting relationship.
- Mind, Body and Spirit as balance in a person's life.
Cocktail
- Style and personality, a way to express your taste and individuality.
- Celebration and celebration, especially during the prohibition period in the United States when women wore this type of ring to attract attention during clandestine parties.
- Luxury and opulence, reflected by the large dimensions and the quality of the stones used.
Veretta
- Anniversary or celebrations
- Love and Fidelity
- Eternity and Continuity, represented by the continuous row of stones.
Upset
- Duality and Union of two separate entities that complement each other.
- Contrast and Complementarity, according to which opposites attract and complement each other.
- Freedom and Individuality, represented by the open design which, however, maintains a strong connection between the two ends of the ring.
Chevalier
- Family lineage and inheritance, engraved with the coat of arms of a noble family used as seals to authenticate documents.
- Status and Family Membership
- Personal Identity, engraved with monograms to represent the unique character of the wearer.
OCCASIONS FOR USE
- Lonely: marriage proposals.
- Trilogy: anniversary celebrations or to commemorate important moments in a couple's life.
- Cocktail: events and special occasions as a classic piece of evening jewelry.
- Veretta: anniversaries, birthdays important and others special occasions.
- Upset: romantic gifts eat it fashion pieces, worn to make a bold and sophisticated style statement.
- Chevalier: fashion accessory worn by both women and men o personalized gift for special occasions such as graduations, anniversaries or birthdays.