Like many modern festivals Saint Valentine’s Day was adopted by Christians from an ancient Pagan tradition. A fertility ritual called Lupercalia was once celebrated each year in Rome on February 15th. It was a violent and sexually orientated celebration which involved matchmaking and animal sacrifice in...
Rings
Rings are typically round bands which are worn on the finger. Other types of ring normally are referred to by stating which body part they are intended for. i.e. toe-ring, ear-ring, arm-ring etc. A ring can be made from almost any material. The most popular examples are made from gold or silver and may sometimes be set with gemstones.
Although often worn as a fashion accessory or display of wealth, rings frequently have a more symbolic meaning. This can be associated with wedding and engagement or even to signify membership of a club or organization.
In addition, there is a great deal of history and sometimes superstition attached to the wearing of rings. Some of this can be fascinating and there is always something to learn.
We hope to provide some useful information via the pages of this website.
Free gift with every order – 2020 Special Offer
Saint Patrick’s Day March 17th 2020 For the whole month of March 2020, we are giving away an iron on Embroidered Leprechaun free with every order to honor Saint Patrick’s Day. To claim your free gift, simply send us your name and address with your...
Ring size: What you should know before buying a ring online.
When you buy a ring online, you must ensure that you order the correct ring size according to the supplier. Having a good look at the websites of many jewellery stores, we have noticed that there seems to be no accurate standard on which they...
Sapphire – The September Birthstone at Ringmania
If your birthday happens to fall in September then you are lucky to have the Sapphire as your birthstone. The September birthstone is most commonly blue. However, natural sapphires can also be found in yellow, purple, orange and green. It is a form of the mineral...
Peridot – The August Birthstone
The August Birthstone is commonly Peridot. It is one of the few gemstones that are found in one colour which is olive green. However the intensity of the green can be affected by the concentration of iron in the crystal structure. This means that the...
Sterling silver puzzle rings
Now that spring is just around the corner in the Western world, it’s a great time to be buying and wearing rings of all kinds. Check out some Sterling Silver Puzzle Rings at Bonanza What is a puzzle ring? Typically a puzzle ring or Turkish...
Ruby – The July Birthstone
Considered the “King of Gems”, the July birthstone which represents love, wisdom and health is the Ruby. In addition, the Ruby is the most valuable gemstone based on its quality and colour. It is also believed that a Ruby will bring good fortune to the...
Pearl and Alexandrite – The June Birthstones
The June Birthstone is officially the Pearl according to the excerpt from Tiffany’s poem above. However as in other months there is more than one choice for anyone with a birthday in June. Alexandrite is also considered and like natural pearl is quite rare since...
Toe Rings for fantastic feet this summer at Ringmania
In the United States and many other countries in Europe, Toe Rings are a modern fashion accessory. However, they have been used in India for centuries to symbolize marriage. Even some men wear them as a sign of strength or masculinity. Toe rings are called bichiya in...
Mothering Sunday – The history and traditions of Mother’s Day
Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day as it is commonly called, is a holiday which is celebrated around the world in order to recognize motherhood. The practice of celebrating motherhood has been traced back to the Ancient Greek and Roman times. when festivals honoring the mother...