Famous Stories About Rings for Women and Men

“We wants it, we needs it. Must have the precious. They stole it from us. Sneaky little hobbitses. Wicked, tricksy, false!” – Gollum, The Lord of The Rings.

No other than the precious One Ring from J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings can represent the power, fascination and significance of rings in our lives. An entire trilogy about war, love, faith and loyalty was created based around the one evil ring of the dark lord Sauron, a gold ring with an inscription in the Black Speech of Mordor.

Since time immemorial, rings have not just been treated as a piece of jewelry; there always seems to have been something deeper attributed to them. A ring can be a symbol of love, friendship, a symbol of belonging to a cult or a legacy or can even represent something sinister.

It is believed that in a way, a ring represents the person who wears it and carries with it the character, personality and power of the wearer. For example, in the DC Comics superhero story Green Lantern, each character is identified by the coloured ring he or she wears and each ring has a power of its own.

Fans of comic books will understand only too well the fascination that rings can hold for them. The Phantom for instance, always got his power from his ring which was made from metals used to crucify Jesus Christ. Two rings made from this material are shown to represent good and evil.

Even the world famous Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling includes the story of Salazar Slytherin’s ring which the Dark Lord or Voldemort goes to great lengths to obtain as his inheritance and then uses it to save part of his soul in it.

There’s no wonder that so many legends have been created around rings. In fact there are also folktales like the European folklore about the Lady with the Ring who was buried prematurely wearing a valuable ring. She wakes up when a thief opens her grave to steal the ring, gives him a fright and returns home where people initially think she is a ghost.


Such mystical qualities are what got me interested in acquiring rings for myself. I thought why not make a legend of my own? To make a ring into a legend, it has to be something that is not only unique and beautiful but also speaks to you; matches your personality. And when I found the right one, I began creating a story of my own.

How can you choose a legendary ring of your own? Firstly, do as I did. I scoured online on websites like Caratlane.com for unique collections of rings for women. Secondly, keep browsing and just as it did with Harry Potter, you don’t choose the ring, the ring chooses you.

So what if you find your ring? What story will you weave around it?

Simple Ways to Keep Diamond Engagement Rings Clean and Sparkling

What better symbol of everlasting love can there be than a gorgeous diamond engagement ring? A beautiful sparkling diamond is strong enough to cut through almost anything but is indestructible in itself, just like true love.

For most of us, an engagement ring is a permanent piece of jewelry, never to be removed from our finger. However, keeping it on always can also expose our ring to oils, lotions, dirt etc. which form a layer over the diamond and make it lose its luster.

So we approached industry experts and asked them to share a few tips and tricks on how to clean an engagement ring at home. This is what we learnt from them:

1. Firstly, an engagement ring can be cleaned once in two weeks but avoid cleaning it every day as that can create scratches on the metal.

2. To clean the ring, take a bowl of warm water mixed with an equal portion of vinegar or a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid.

3. Keep your ring in the bowl for 10 minutes while agitating the ring inside now and then.

4. Remove the ring and if you still find some dirt on it, you can gently scrub it off with a soft tooth brush.

5. Alternatively, wipe it with a soft cloth.

6. To remove any residual soapy water, run the ring under clean soft tap water but make sure your drain is closed.

7. Then wipe the ring dry with a soft cloth.

So that’s all there is to maintaining the ring that is so close to your heart. Meanwhile, also keep in mind a few precautions:

1. Avoid cleaning the ring with harsh chemicals, toothpaste and powders as they can damage the metal the ring is made from.

2. If the diamond is held by old prongs or tension settings, avoid scrubbing hard as that could loosen the setting of the diamond.

3. In case the ring needs more thorough cleaning, it’s best to go to a jewelry expert to get it cleaned.

So don’t ever let the luster of your love fade out. Just like your relationship, your engagement ring too needs a little bit of care and effort to remain perfect forever.

What Your Jewellery Speaks About Your Personality

Why do you wear jewellery? Sure, it goes well with your clothes and makes you feel elegant and beautiful. But have you ever noticed that you communicate through your jewellery?

If you’re in a bad mood, you definitely wouldn’t feel like wearing a bubbly gemstone necklace; you’d probably choose something sober like gold or darker shades like black or something angry like blood red rubies. Why is that?

Your personality and your mood actually control your choice in jewellery. This is because jewellery is a very personal thing and helps you show the world who you really are and how you are feeling.

So if you are curious to know more about how your choice of jewellery reflects you, think about your favourite pieces of jewellery or the items you tend to wear more often and then read on.

Unconventional

If you like bold statement jewellery like large, colourful earrings, an eye-catching bracelet, a funky, hippie-style necklace; then you are independent and love to stand out. You’re probably rebellious and hate following social norms but you will fight for what you feel is right. People like you don’t like to follow fashion trends as you make your own trends. Your favourite jewellery item will most likely be earrings or a bracelet and you prefer metals, gold and gemstones.

Classic and Elegant

Prefer simple classy jewellery like a diamond necklace or an elegant pendant? Then maybe you are the practical, down-to-earth kind of person. Traditional and minimalistic jewellery is your thing and you will always have some item of jewellery on you. These traits point out that you possibly like to follow norms, are a family person and are shy but at the same time, love to be social. The jewellery you tend to wear most might be a ring, long earrings or a pendant and you would prefer solitaires or pearls.

Sophistication Personified – If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t mind spending big bucks on something truly chic, maybe a branded necklace or a fine diamond ring, you like the grand life and like to mingle with people of status and caliber. You are likely to settle for nothing less than the best and are a leader in your own way. A bit of a perfectionist and an orderly person who believes in elegance and taste and is particular about appearances. Your favourite items could be a particular necklace that is close to your heart or diamond earrings and you prefer precious stones, diamonds and pure gold.

Fun and Dreamy – A person who loves to enjoy the moment, is impulsive and likes to leave for a holiday at the spur of the moment is someone who would enjoy wearing colours and fun bold pieces. Large hooped earrings, unique gemstone jewellery, a charm bracelet and an oddly shaped pendant are some of the things one might find in your wardrobe. A romantic and witty personality, you are probably always seen wearing one signature piece of jewellery that defines you. Gemstones and gold could be your preferred choice for jewellery.

All Business – There are some people who would rather go completely without jewellery. If you are one of them, then you are the kind who takes yourself seriously, speaks your mind openly and likes to work hard. If you might have to wear jewellery for an occasion, you might just stick to a simple gold pendant and stud earrings and a watch.

So which category do you think you belong to?

Not sure of your favourite type of jewellery? Here is an experiment. There are a few trusted online jewellery shops like Caratlane.com which give you options in many designs in gold jewellery, diamonds, gemstones, etc. Browse through the designs and notice what you tend to like best. Then return to this list and then check out which category you belong to. And don’t forget to share your findings with your friends!