Ring decorated with engraved patterns
What is a ring?
Rings, which have been a popular accessory since ancient times, are said to have originated as jewelry worn by religious priests.
Gold and silver rings have been excavated from ruins of ancient Egypt dating back to the BC era, but they are so old that their exact origins are unclear.
It is said that the modern-day use of rings as a symbol of marriage began in ancient Rome, when iron rings, rather than gold or silver, were used as a symbol of the promise.
It is said that it was around the time of Pope Nicholas I in the 9th century that it became generally recognized as a symbol of official marriage.
In this way, rings are often used as a symbol of one's affiliation or status.
There are also rings that recognize achievements, such as engagement rings that serve as symbols of marriage, college rings that certify graduation from school, and championship rings given when a person wins a sporting event such as in Major League Baseball.
One of the charms of rings is that you can enjoy them in a different way by looking at the types of decorations that have been used throughout history.
Ornamental engraved ring
There have been a variety of natural stones available since people began wearing rings as jewelry.
Pearls are often used as a symbol of wealth, as can be seen in portraits of the Medici family, who are representative of the Renaissance period, wearing many pearls on their clothing.
On the other hand, rings with engraved patterns or letters as decoration serve as amulets or talismans.
Aside from the beauty of the engraving patterns themselves, the size and presence of the piece can vary greatly depending on the engraved pattern and its design (motif).
Those who like antique jewelry will know that rings from older times tend to use motifs in the letters and shapes themselves, and they have a different appearance from modern jewelry-like rings that mainly use natural stones.
Among the wide variety of rings, including high jewelry and artistic contemporary rings, the engraved patterns give the decoration a sense of beauty in itself.