What does ‘right hand ring’ really mean?
There are a few myths and misunderstandings about the right hand ring, the greatest one being that these are rings bought for a woman by a man who does’t want to commit to the finality of marriage, but wants to put his symbol of ownership on you. What utter rubbish! It’s been our experience that the right hand ring is chosen and paid for as often by the woman herself as by a man.
We all know that left-hand ring fingers are traditionally given over only to an engagement ring or wedding band, but that doesn’t mean that right ring fingers need to remain unadorned. In fact, many women enjoy their right-hand rings even more than traditional engagement rings because they can be a true reflection of their taste and style. No need to stick with a solitaire diamond on this hand, rev up the right hand ring bling factor and make a statement about your own personal style!
Our personal favourite was the lovely lady who came in an announced, loud and proud, that she worked long hard hours in a demanding job with a bad tempered boss, kept house and cared for a husband and family and if anybody thought she was going to spend her bonus on anybody but herself, they could think again. You go girl!
Finding a right-hand ring that works for you
The beauty of the right-hand ring is that there are no rules for its design. You can opt for a simple and inexpensive one, or you can blow your entire life savings on a ruby to die for. Here are some thoughts to get you started:
Birthstones: Consider a ring that features your birthstone. Birthstones convey meanings that run deeper than the often very pretty colour and are a definite talking point.- Cocktail rings: Using less well-known and less pricey coloured gemstones you can create a piece that will speak volumes for who you are. The ring shown above has a blue tourmaline as a centre stone. This is a glorious gemstone that comes in all shades of the rainbow and delivers some serious bang for your buck.
- Shout about it! Done something amazing? Celebrate your achievement with a special gift to yourself. Run a marathon for Cancer Research? What about a pink sapphire? New job and a pay rise? Choose a citrine (shown here) which is often called the success stone (also known as the money stone, so perhaps a citrine first, the promotion after?!)
- Celebrating singleness. Don’t wait for a man to put a ring on it! Independent women know what they want and are perfectly capable of choosing their own ring, thank you very much!
Whatever your reasons for choosing a right hand ring, choose something you love. You might know exactly what you want, but if you’re seeking inspiration, then ask to see one of our jewellery designers who will open up a whole world of precious and semi-precious gemstones for you in a range of colours and cuts you hadn’t even dreamed existed.