There are many versions regarding the first appearance of myths, according to which the world's first ring was forged by Prometheus in memory of liberation from the shackles of Zeus, and ancient Chinese legends, according to which the goddess of the sky created a ring from a star and presented it to Emperor Ming Tang. Perhaps the prototype of the first ring was a blade of grass that the shepherdess Amilla tied on her lover’s little finger so that he would not forget it. But this is all at the level of folklore.
Ring culture
The first historical mentions send us back to the third millennium BC to the civilization of the ancient Sumerians. They made them from metal and used them as a personal seal. According to archaeological excavations, rings were used in approximately the same way by the ancient Egyptians. However, the ancient Greeks can rightfully be considered the real connoisseurs and lovers of rings, who wore them in large quantities precisely as decoration, both men and women.
From the Greeks, the love of decoration was passed on to the Romans, and from there throughout Europe. They became a kind of symbol, emphasizing the status, wealth and position in society of their wearer; rings were often given mystical meaning. Later, wearing them on certain fingers began to be given special significance.
In modern times, these jewelry are mainly made from various alloys. While steel rings are usually worn by young guys, girls prefer elegant jewelry made from precious metals and their alloys. With age, both of them change their preferences - ladies choose more expensive, massive jewelry with precious stones, and men settle on gold and platinum jewelry that emphasizes their status.
White and blackened silver also takes its rightful place. They are chosen by people of creative professions. Moreover, the finger does not matter. They wear jewelry on any of the five fingers, as long as it brings aesthetic pleasure.
Value depending on ring
Considering that there are different rings - men's, women's, made of different materials, can be with or without stones, wearing them on the little finger can also mean different things.
Engagement
Initially, wedding rings began to be “changed” to little fingers only because the product became small over time, and in order not to violate its integrity, couples simply changed them to a suitable finger.
Over time, psychologists noticed a trend that wedding and engagement rings began to be worn in this way, not because they are small, but to show that despite the fact that the decision was made to get married, the woman loves herself more. She is not quite ready to give in, to obey, and most likely, with her consent, she is showing condescension, a kind of favor.
silver ring
By putting a silver ring on their little finger, people demonstrate their status. They hint at noble roots, financial independence, and prosperity. According to psychologists, it is best not to make acquaintances with such personalities. They are capable of morally destroying anyone, not out of self-interest, but simply demonstrating their capabilities.
What types of jewelry are there?
Men's rings are distinguished by their simplicity and conciseness. Unless the signets may have ornaments or precious and semi-precious stones of dim shades such as carnelian, citrine, amber, topaz, emerald, chrysoprase and peridot. By the way, it is believed that chrysoprase in silver helps with the implementation of new projects and brings good luck at a business meeting. Jade in any metal supports kidney health and will help you make a decision in a doubtful situation.
Little finger in palmistry
The little finger is the weakest and smallest finger on the hand. It is never the main thing in everyday manipulations, but without it it is difficult to fully control the hand.
The little finger is the area of responsibility of Mercury (Hermes). This god, one of the many sons of the omnipotent Jupiter (Zeus), became famous for his cunning and ability to pull off any scam.
Hermes was revered in many ancient cultures as the god of trade, eloquence, happy accidents, and also - cunning and theft. Therefore, wearing a ring on the little finger can help develop communication skills, creativity, the ability to build a business and come out unscathed from the most difficult life situations.
God Hermes
Teenagers love to wear pinky rings. And this is natural: the leading activity for young rebels is communication with peers and the outside world (with which many teenagers have problems) and study.
The cunning Mercury and the finger dedicated to it have a huge area of responsibility. By the way, among other things, Hermes was revered in Antiquity as the patron of youth, so the subconscious desire of teenagers to decorate their little fingers with rings is quite understandable.
However, many adults also wear pinky rings. This is especially shown to people whose activities are related to creativity, science, communication, politics, business and the occult sciences. As you can see, the sphere of responsibility of Hermes and the smallest finger on the hand is truly boundless!
Wearing a pinky ring
Little finger (from Old Russian “little finger”) means the youngest, fifth. The finger practically does not bear a functional load. Rather, it is responsible for communication and will tell a lot about the character of its owner.
Psychologists say that a person wearing a ring on a small finger:
- resourceful;
- two-faced;
- prone to adventure.
If you meet such a person on your way, you should be on your guard with him. Such people, as a rule, like to fool everyone else, and are also prone to lies and coquetry. However, it's not all bad. It is possible that we are simply looking at a creative person, or that the jewelry was a gift from a dear person, has special value for him, but is not the right size for other fingers. Or maybe this is just a tribute to fashion, regardless of anything.
What can a ring tell about its owner?
If you see a decoration on a man’s last finger, you can assume that you know some of his character traits:
- narcissism;
- variability of nature;
- cunning;
- sophistication;
- tendency to intrigue.
This means that for the bearer, “the end justifies the means.” He will take any steps to achieve what he wants.
It is not necessary that this is the person in front of you. Perhaps this is just a tribute to fashion or imitation of an idol. In addition, this is a signal that a representative of the stronger sex wants to be liked and is inclined to flirt and have fleeting romances.
Dependence of character on the little finger
There is an opinion that the character and preferences of people also depend on the length of the finger:
- Medium length - fully socially adapted, courageous individuals.
- Long - very talented, charismatic, endlessly hardworking.
- Short - those with short fingers are diplomats. But if it is much shorter than the average length, then this is a sign of unbridledness, impulsiveness, and readiness to take rash risks. The owner of such a finger is cunning and resourceful. Internally free and liberated. With high self-esteem. At the same time, in his behavior he remains a teenager for the rest of his life.
All this with only one ring on a small finger. If there are rings on others, the characteristics change. A more complete description of a person is given by other features of the fifth finger. This includes the thickness of the joints, the degree of sharpness of the finger, its fit, the ratio of the lengths of the phalanges, etc.
In this regard, it can be said that it is more likely that men with a very short fifth finger wear rings on the right or left little finger. People with a long little finger have this tendency to a lesser extent. Creative people have their own opinions about beauty.
Rings and Science
Astrologers and palmists believe that each finger of the hand is identified with certain human qualities. And if a girl wants to develop these traits in herself, then she needs to wear jewelry on the corresponding fingers.
Rings meaning:
- Index - leadership qualities and prudence.
- Medium – seriousness and analytical mindset.
- Nameless - enthusiasm and creative enthusiasm.
- Little finger – oratorical abilities and the gift of persuasion.
- Big – purposefulness and energy.
Psychologists believe that girls who adorn the right hand are domineering natures. Such ladies keep the lives of loved ones under constant control.
Creative people usually prefer to wear accessories on the left hand.
Motives for wearing by women and men
Very often we see a ring on the right little finger of men. What could this mean? For thousands of years, men have worn them to emphasize their status and wealth. A ring on the little finger of a man's right hand can indicate social affiliation. A man also wears it because he likes it. After all, the decoration on this finger looks quite stylish and unusual, attracting the eye. Therefore, many men put it on their little finger to draw attention to their extraordinary personality.
Sometimes this fact can still indicate the unconventional orientation of its owner. And, according to psychologists, such decoration may indicate the immaturity of its owner and his reluctance to commit himself to marriage.
Interesting historical facts
Jewelry on the smallest finger has always been treated with caution. Their owner certainly attracted attention, but the conclusions were quite varied:
- membership in the Masonic Society;
- in the 19th century, this was how women indicated their attitude to the feminist movement;
- in the last years of the 20th century, homosexuals tried to attract attention to themselves in this way;
- they were often worn by gangsters and bandits.
It is worth noting that the Pope’s ring is placed on the right hand. He must wear it throughout his life. His name is stamped on this ring. Among monks, the decoration on the left little finger is considered a sign of faith. This is their way of saying that they have given their soul to the Almighty.
The meaning of the rings on the smallest of the fingers varies. True, often these decorations do not symbolize anything at all. Perhaps a person simply does not want to part with a product that has become too small for him, or he follows fashion trends, because many celebrities prefer to put rings on this particular finger.
Examples from the lives of specific people
Real life examples are important to understand the reasons why people wear pinky rings.
Many celebrities wear them on their right little finger. Such as Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lopez, Vera Brezhneva, Olga Shelest, Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian. As you can see, all these people are, to one degree or another, shocking and, of course, bright creative personalities.
My grandmother, may she rest in heaven, wore a simple silver ring on the little finger of her right hand. She said so that the cow would have milk. She lived a long, happy life, keeping cows until her death. Indeed, her cows were distinguished by excellent milk yield. Under no circumstances did she let anyone try on the ring. Or rather, I never took it off. We didn’t start filming after death either.
Nowadays there are no restrictions on wearing jewelry. We can wear whatever we like and what we have enough money for. No one will judge, no one will look for hidden meaning. The main thing is that the decoration brings pleasure. But there is no doubt that some objects influence our lives. You just need to be able to notice it.
The little finger and the energy of Mercury
In esotericism, the smallest finger of the palm is considered a symbol of connection with the world and the planet Mercury. Wearing a ring helps:
- trade and haggle;
- build a career;
- develop imagination;
- maintain hope even when there are no prospects in sight.
A thin ring will contribute to the development of positive personality traits, while a wide one can lead to negative changes - the appearance of hypocrisy in character, deceit, and duplicity. There are, of course, always exceptions to the rule. To control the energy of Mercury, to build your destiny at your own discretion, you need to carefully consider the choice of materials, inlay, and engraving.
Material and shape
Depending on what metal the ring is made of, one can judge the priorities of its owner.
Wedding rings on little fingers do not always indicate the extravagance of their owners. Most likely, the size became too small: therefore the decoration was moved from the ring finger to the outermost finger.
However, the fashion for decorating little fingers is taking its toll: now gold accessories adorn the fingers of unmarried people. Astrologers believe that gold rings help achieve your goals. But today's youth use accessories and jewelry for one purpose: to attract attention and stand out from the crowd.
Silver . It's better not to have anything to do with these people. According to psychologists, they can morally destroy anyone. These are incredible snobs who are proud of their “noble origins,” financial independence and other delights of the civilized world. They cannot be convinced that they are people too, like everyone else around them. It's useless.
Black color . Such jewelry is worn by people who consider themselves extraordinary individuals. They strive to emphasize their unique image with unusual accessories.
Symbolism of stones
Mercury favors a wide range of natural minerals in a wide variety of colors. The color of the decoration insert can in some way adjust its properties:
- Blue. Makes life and attitude to reality easier. However, a ring with a blue stone is not the best solution for people who are already frivolous about life.
- Motley. If you lack a sense of humor and healthy optimism, a variegated stone will make up for these shortcomings. But in areas related to politics or business, wearers of rings with colorful inserts rarely succeed.
- Red. A ring with a red stone on the little finger of a man or woman may mean that the person does not have enough vital energy to realize ambitious plans. But you should be careful: scarlet inserts can harm overly emotional people.
- Violet. Blue and violet colors are especially loved by Mercury. They help stabilize character, develop hidden talents and help find the optimal area of application.
- Green. The entire green palette is the color of life, stability and peace of mind. If you are prone to outbursts of anger, bouts of melancholy or addictions, a ring with a green stone on your little finger will be the optimal solution for overcoming your shortcomings.
- Yellow. Yellow color promotes the development of the emotional sphere in all directions. It can be favorable for overly phlegmatic people, but in emotional natures it can develop incontinence and a tendency to impulsive actions.
- Black. Rings with black stones indicate extraordinary nature and highly developed intuition. However, you shouldn’t get carried away with them: you can unexpectedly find yourself in the ranks of convinced mystics and misanthropes.
Gold ring with cubic zirconia (in the SUNLIGHT catalogue)
Rings with stones on the little fingers can be worn by representatives of all zodiac signs. However, they have a particularly pronounced effect on Gemini and Virgo, because they are under the auspices of Mercury.
Jewelry on the ring finger
Traditionally, wedding rings are worn on the ring fingers. This choice is not accidental, because this finger is connected with the heart and the Sun, and the ring on it demonstrates to the whole world:
- A man is in love and has a legitimate mate.
- He is happy.
Even the ancient Egyptians believed that the artery of love leads from the ring finger to the heart. The gold wedding ring fully lives up to its role: it “rings” souls, as Richard Webster writes in the book “The Complete Guide to Palmistry: Secrets of Palm Reading.”
Types of men's rings
Although it is customary to call a ring any accessory worn on a finger, this approach is not entirely correct. Jewelry is divided into the following types according to shape and decor:
- Rings. They have the same width over the entire plane. The most common option is wedding rings. Models can be decorated with individual engraving, contain inlays, and various decor.
- Signets. Products with a flat square overlay located on the front side. They are often decorated with symbolic designs, engravings, and inscriptions. Initially, signets were invented to leave an imprint on paper, serving as a kind of personalized signature of the owner. The man's initials were engraved on the flat surface in a mirror image. Modern copies can contain any symbols and designs.
- Rings. Products inlaid with stones. Bright and catchy, they reflect the status of the person wearing them. Stones can be precious or semi-precious.
A separate category should include amulets rings, such as the Orthodox “Save and Preserve” rings, as well as those with symbols of other beliefs (Slavic gods, Scandinavian runes). Their meaning depends on the images printed on the accessories. An ordinary product without sacred signs can also act as a talisman if it was given by a loved one: mother, lover. The amulet ring protects a man on a spiritual level.
Not everyone knows about ancient traditions. Some customs have become habits, so people subconsciously put rings on certain fingers, without paying attention to their meaning. It is important to choose jewelry that you like and reflect your inner world. No matter how beautiful an accessory is, a person will not wear it if it is not to his taste.
Touching jewelry is a habit common to both men and women. Depending on the circumstances, psychologists interpret various actions differently.
Habits associated with rings from a psychological point of view:
- Sexual attraction. If a married man likes another woman, he may touch the wedding ring and feel embarrassed. Spinning the item on your finger indicates the seriousness of your intentions to get rid of marriage ties.
- Stress. Involuntary touching of accessories may indicate that a person is under nervous tension. If an important decision needs to be made, a man uses jewelry to concentrate.
- Family problems. Discord with your significant other, resentment, anger and other negative emotions on a subconscious level stimulate you to get rid of the irritating factor. That is why, during a quarrel, many spouses do not put on their wedding rings or try to take them off.
If we summarize the above information, it turns out that touching accessories is associated with psychological discomfort. The reasons may vary. You need to look at the situation more specifically.
How to wear?
Skeptics may argue that it doesn't matter which finger the ring is worn on - all fingers are the same. But it's interesting that sometimes the ring doesn't feel "right" on a certain finger. Therefore, the designation of rings on men’s fingers should be studied not just for the sake of interest, but also because the ring produces a certain effect:
- strengthen/maintain on a subconscious level those qualities that are associated with this finger;
- limit finger-related tendencies.
Rings on men's fingers allow you to make a statement without saying a word:
- If a man has large hands, then it is advisable to wear large rings. Those with small hands need to balance the proportions and purchase smaller jewelry;
- For thin fingers, compact rings are preferable, while for full fingers, wide rings should be chosen;
- The balance of the ring with other jewelry should be maintained. No need to group a bunch of rings, watches and bracelets on one side, leaving the other hand completely free;
- There are no hard and fast rules for matching metals when it comes to rings. However, if the skin is fair and the blue veins on the arm are clearly visible, silver is a better choice. In cases where the skin color has warm tones, gold is preferable;
- A safe set is two or three rings distributed on both hands.
