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Rings and how it Symbolized Colonial Times
A ring is characterized by a round band worn on the finger and it symbolizes various things such as ethnicity, unity, commitment and a band to present an engagement. The round shape of the ring symbolized eternal love and unending commitment to a man and a woman. Rings are commonly made of copper, silver, gold and iron and it is only during the 14th century that rings are made and is accessorized with gemstones and considered as jewelry.
The round gold band is the most common of all the rings and it is said that the ring originated in Ancient Egypt wherein the band is made of flowery ornament attached in a band, it symbolized promise of fidelity and love to one another. To the Romans, the offering of ring is more of a symbol of ownership rather than a symbol of their unending love.
A ring can be made of a simple gold band or a combination of gold with silver lining. This type of ring is commonly used during wedding and is the single band married people use the rest of their lives. Other rings that are formed on silver band with a diamond stone or any precious gemstone in it is commonly the ring you give during engagement.
The intricacy of a ring became more noticeable at the start of the 20th century. During this time, people learned how to express their love and commitment using rings as an offering.
The tradition of offering a ring to a person as an expression of eternal love has only been famous to the rich and mighty during the olden times because of its expensive and valuable aspect. As a token of friendship, care and affection, the ring was eventually adapted and has ever since evolved in dramatic transformation such as modern design and the addition of precious gems and pearls.
Today, a ring can be presented from a simple form of a round band to that of precious gemstone encased in a circle of silver and gold. It is also a trend that the wearer chooses her own birthstone to put in her ring as a symbol of iconic expression of fashion.
Ear ye! Ear ye!
I have always likened being well turned out to preparing a perfect dessert. While your outfit could be the main cake or pudding, your accessories, especially your earrings, are the…no, not icing. Rather, they are the splashes of liqueurs or the dashes of alcohol that you use in your dessert. These touches are the ones that take your dessert from being an also-ran in the meal, to a sweet, shining finish.
Earrings are such a versatile component. You can use it to play up your attire, the way a nice cognac is used in a flambé. Or you can nod to subtle charm, the way good rum seeps into a Tiramisu pastry.
Whatever the occasion and whatever your intention, there is always a perfect pair.
Leading by the ear
Usually, very rarely does any type of earring really go out of style. You can always work any pair beautifully, if you wore it with the right clothes and panache. However, this season we are seeing a resurgence of vintage glamour. This gives us some exciting options to explore.
- Chandelier earrings: This is not for the shy or the intrepid. We are talking about huge ornate pieces with shoulder-grazing length. These could possibly substitute the chandelier in the musical ‘Phantom of the Opera’. Big, bold and beautiful. You can pick one with white stones or colors from a subdued palette such as ice-blue, frost-pink or mint-green. Also, remember that there is a fine line between drama and melodrama. So, if you go with these strong earrings, keep the neck bare.
- Hoops: You can’t go wrong with these classics. This season they are bigger than ever before, in a variety of interesting materials like bamboo and wood. However, you can pick the old winners in silver or gold. In fact, they needn’t even be the regular circular hoops. Get a little crazy with shapes – squares, intertwined ellipticals, rectangles…After all, geometry was meant to be fun.
- Studs: Now, studs are usually the discreet, understated alternatives for those who don’t want to go all out with the earrings trend. However, you can be classic and contemporary with colored studs. Since they are smaller in size than regular chandeliers or hoops, you can choose vibrant colors. A bright garnet or a deep violet pair will give the necessary pop to an all-white or black ensemble.
- Kitsch:The moulds is breaking and look what’s emerging! We now have a plethora of designs and materials for those simple things that decorate the ear lobe. Try peacock feathers with your regular white shirt and denims for a funky vibe. Or long spirals made out of stiff paper for adding an artsy dimension to your look. Then you have some tribal designs in wood and bamboo that will go well with almost any casual or semi-formal outfit.
When it comes to kitschy earrings, it truly is a wild, wild world out there.
So, there you have it. Here are some clever trends that will get your ear to catch their eyes.
