Finger Jewelry @ Jewel Info 4 U
By: Nandita Ray
Fashion is unpredictable,
non-conforming and fluctuating.
Fashion is charisma. It is an
individual style that one flaunts
with élan. Fashion or the verve of
dressing and accessorizing is a
personal choice. From the elite
suites of Channel and Dior to the
foundry of Bling- Bling and Hip-Hop
and spilling to the lesser worn
designs of the multitudes, man is
trying to make his presence felt. A
startling, theatrical and thrilling
appearance is the surest way to
catch the eye of the world! Jewelry
has been used to enhance, draw
attention, emphasize or protect the
wearer. In a world with escalating
competition and tight fisted time
and schedule, where neglect and
disregard go hand in hand, some have
to make an impact in the short time
handed to them. Physical appearance
is always the easiest way to make a
long lasting appearance, outrageous
and theatrical fashion leave an
impression.
 Finger
Jewelry: -To be different is
cool. The mantra most touted in and
around the fashion world. Staying
alive in the media, with fans or
with the world at large requires a
devoted and conscious effort.
Fashion gurus and trend setters have
grasped this concept. Items of
fashion/ jewelry have graduated from
the basic structure to complicated
and different model styles and
names. The finger ring for example.
It is really a decorative and fancy
name for huge finger ring which is
artistically crafted and beautifully
designed and modified with code name
finger jewelry. Influenced by
various strains of thoughts,
cultures, leaders, history and
spirituality, finger jewelry are
simply the expression of
individuality, demonstration of
views, mindset and the proclamation
of general outlook of life.
Types of finger jewelry: -
there are the Gothic finger jewelry,
the Rappers, the Bling Bling as they
like to call it, the Hip Hop, the
Bikers finger jewelry, full finger
jewelry, two rings or three rings
finger rings and their likes. Each
design has its own exclusive name,
and is oversize; humongous heavy
metal ring or a gigantic ring,
studded with diamonds or flashing
gemstones and this form, this air of
lavishness gives it a matchless
almost peerless status of its own.
Gothic Finger Jewelry: - This
genre of rings is worn by Goths.
People influenced by the morbid and
darker side of life. The somber,
subdued, the cheerless side of life
almost bordering on the bleaker
aspect of human feelings and
emotions. Their dark clothes, long
and heavy, dark eye makeup and full
finger Gothic Jewelry; give them a
Sui genre status.
The finger jewelry also called
full fingered Gothic ring is usually
3 to 4 inches long and have two or
sometimes three rings hinged at
three places. It stretches over the
entire finger, covering the nail.
This allows the ring to sit
comfortably on the finger and help
maintain finger movement.
They are held at two places, a large
ring base very much like a normal
ring and a smaller ring at the
finger tip. They are not sized. One
size fits all. It is worn on which
ever finger it fits well. It is
usually the index finger.
They weigh a lot sometimes over
100 grams. They are usually made out
of steel or silver.
Designs Black Eye Skull is thin and
long running along the finger,
emaciated skull with large,
protruding eyeballs and a long beard
that tapers off into a claw covering
the finger nail. The ring is worn to
exemplify the darker side of human
nature and life.
There are many such types of
rings the ET ring resembling an
alien creature like the famous ET,
Bulbous head large slanting eyes,
with a snarl like smile covering the
first two digits of the finger or
the Horned vampire with its curved
and thin thorny horns and menacing
look, a ring with two loops to fit
over one finger and can be adjusted
to fit over the index finger or the
thumb. The other rings are Black
eyed alien, Werewolf, Viking, Knight
Knuckles all wicked, wild and whacko
rings representing the dark humor
that lurks in all of us.
There are rings that carry the
shapes of animals. These rings are
distortion and over emphasizing of
the animalistic traits that is part
of Nature. The close connection
between God and his creation (s) is
sometimes happy and sad. This is
what many want to express. These
finger rings are heavy and at least
4 to 6 inches long. They can be
Dolphins, eagles, whales, bats,
lizards, snakes, scorpions and
similar animals.
The King Cobra ring is a full
finger ring, hinged at three places,
weighing about 54 grams. It is a
contorted snake with a semi raised
hood, nicely etched about three
inches long and its pointed tail
rests on the finger nail like a
cover. The Axe man Gothic full
finger ring depicts a masked man
carrying his axe, raised as if to
strike. The long thin axe handle
rests on the nail. It is about 56
grams in weight and is 3 inches long
covering the full finger. The Alien
full fingered ring is 5 inches long
and weighs about 120 grams. The
mysterious face lifts up at the
second hinge and its pointed chin
rests on the nail as a cover. The
Dragon full finger ring is about
41/2 inches long and weighs 130
grams and is hinged at three places.
Many Goths prefer to wear this ring
since it is supposed to bring good
luck and success. The Dragon, the
mystical animal, representing the
Chinese good Feng Shui, the
harbinger of male fertility, power
and the qualities of an Emperor is
preferred by many wearers of rings.
There are numerous designs to
choose from. The ventilated rings
which have vents, the claw ring
which looks like an overgrown nail,
jeweled Gothic rings, etched (fully)
Gothic rings, normal rings which
comes up to the first notch of the
finger like the one eyed alien
spider or the classic Gothic rose.
Then there is the Dr. Von
Rosenstein's Induction Ring also
called Induction ring or the Deus Et
Natura symbolizing the harmony
between nature and the Creator or
the Agla Ring, Hebrew word
symbolizing the close understanding
between God and man. There are
Cloister rings, based on medieval
England motifs or the Trefoil
Sangurus rings, Gothic trefoils and
the Chanting rings based on monks
meditating.
Slave Rings are also quite
popular. They are rings with a
master ring with curb chains
attached to the slave ring. They are
adjustable with the smaller ring
that can be worn on the smaller
joint of the same finger or a
different finger. Like the Black bat
slave ring which is a bat with
outstretched wings with chains
hanging from its body. The chains
from the wings are 13/4" long while
the curb chains (from the body) are
1" long. Also in vogue is the Pewter
Skull Slave Armor ring which sports
an open skull jaw with a chain. Or
the dragon slave ring with a coiled
dragon and a 3" tail like chain
attached to the smaller slave ring.
Or the master bracelet with chains
attached to four rings sitting on
four fingers or one chain and one
ring. If the chains are broad and
heavy they are meant for men and are
called Master slave ring and if the
chains are slim and delicate then
they are called mistress slave rings
and are worn by women.
Poison Rings are rings which
are usually single. But they are
huge and broad and have a cup like
holder with a lid. The lid which
forms the face of the ring is either
studded with a single stone, small
stones, carved or finely etched to
resemble a symbol or a Gothic
character. The Hemlock poison ring
is a massive men's ring. The crystal
is set on top of the lid in order to
camouflage the hidden chamber. The
adder Bite is a colossal coiled
snake which can snap open to reveal
a gap. Made of pewter it is 11/2''
long and 3'' tall. The carved skull
poison ring has the secret chamber
beneath the skull while the simple
dome shaped Onyx studded poison ring
snaps open to disclose the cavity.
Armor Rings are disguised
weapons. Like the claw armor ring,
which is a 5" overgrown looking
nail. This ring bends in 3 places
and acts like armor. The one eyed
alien with a strange long, sharp and
pointed horn or the dragon head with
stag like horns or the vented finger
armor or the warrior finger armor
ring which exhibits a huge battle
axe with the helmet sporting a
pointed tip or rings with pointed
teeth under a moveable jaw. The
adjustable armor blade ring has a
retractable blade slides out and
locks into position. Another ring
looks like a razor blade but is not
sharp. These armor rings are used
mostly as deterrents. Armor rings
can be full finger rings or smaller
versions. They are very popular with
rock stars and members of
associations.
Hip Hop Finger Jewelry is
usually worn and designed by rock
stars. They are also called the
Bling Bling jewelry or the Iced
Look. That is because most of these
rings dazzle the eyes with the gems
that are studded on the huge rings.
Sometimes the entire ring is studded
with diamonds or simply is a huge
precious stone is the centre piece
and often called a 'Rock'. These
rings are huge and cover half the
finger. Sometimes two hoops are
placed side by side to fit two
fingers and this makes just one
ring. The Singer Eminem has a line
of finger jewelry (rings) that are
gaudy and garish in appearance.
Rapper Nelly has a two finger ring
with his name spelt out in bright
diamonds. Some rings have the names
of various celebrities or saucy
names like 'sexy' 'baby' etc richly
set with glittering stones. P. Diddy
the famous rapper turned fashion
'guru' has a line of rings all
styled to represent the "Bling -
Bling" trait. Also available is the
Canary CZ Iced out men's power ring
in various shapes. The color of the
stone can be blue or pink. These
stones are about 3/4th inches high
and weigh about 11.0 grams. Huge
Swarovski crystal set with the
finest cubic zircon on silver and
platinum finish adorns many
celebrities.
Hip Hop finger jewelry is always
huge and full of glitter. It
symbolizes the lavish life style of
these super celebrities.
Unique Characteristics of Finger
Jewelry - All finger jewelry is
large. It is supposed to stand out
and draw attention.
They are heavy and are supposed
to cover an entire finger.
They can be worn on any finger.
Sometimes two fingers are used to
wear the jewelry.
There are mainly two kinds of
finger jewelry, Gothic and Hip hop
or Bling Bling finger jewelry.
Gothic ones are dark and somber
in appearance with a lot of black or
antique look.
Hip Hop fashion demands lot
glitter and color.
Rappers and quirky music icons
started this trend.
These are supposed to reflect
their lavish life style and power
and position regarding their newly
acquired wealth.
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