The history of men’s rings
Types of men’s rings
Rules for wearing men’s rings
How to choose a men’s ring?
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Throughout history, a man’s ring represents social rank and power and is a symbol of success for a man. Men’s rings are considered the best jewelry for a man.
What are the nuances of choosing a men’s ring now, in the 21st century?
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The history of men’s rings
It is said in history that in ancient times, a powerful king lived in the Persian Empire, who had many wise ministers. One day, this king called his ministers with displeasure and said to them
“I feel very strange. I would like to have a ring that keeps me always the same. On the gem of this ring, there should be a motto engraved that makes me happy when I am sad and at the same time makes me sad when I am happy and look at this motto.
The wise ministers all thought and began to consult with each other. After consulting together, they could not come to a conclusion and went to a Sufi master and asked him for help about such a ring. This Sufi man already had such a ring with him. He took out the only ring from his finger and gave it to the ministers and said to them:
“Give the ring to the king, but tell him that only when he feels that he can bear nothing more can he open the ring and learn its motto. In no way should he look at this slogan out of curiosity because then he will miss the message hidden in this slogan. This slogan is always in the ring, but a very appropriate moment is needed to fully understand it. The ministers gave the ring to the king and he obeyed this Sufi order.
The ministers gave the ring to the king and he obeyed this Sufi order.
The neighboring country invaded the king’s territory and defeated his army. There were many moments of despair when the king wanted to open the ring and read the message engraved on it, but he did not because he felt that although he was losing his kingdom, he was still alive. The enemy advanced to the vicinity of his palace and he left the palace to save his life and ran away with some of his relatives. The enemy was chasing him, and he could hear the footsteps of the enemy’s horses as they approached. Suddenly he realized that the road he was running on led to a valley. The enemy was behind him and was getting closer every moment. He could not turn back, and there was nowhere in front of him to escape. The king had reached the end of the road and his death was certain. Suddenly, his ring fell off. He took the ring off his finger. He opened it and read the slogan on it:
“this too shall pass…”
Suddenly, a deep peace came over the king. “This too shall pass” and of course it did. The enemy, who was chasing the king and had come too close to him, changed his path and went in another direction. The king, who was hiding behind a boulder, now heard the sound of horses’ feet as they moved away from him. He fell asleep from exhaustion and within ten days he was able to reassemble his defeated army. attack the enemy. to take back his country and return to his palace.
Now the people of his country were happy and celebrated this reconquest. Everywhere there was the sound of dance music and footsteps. The king was very happy and delighted and couldn’t fit in his skin because of happiness, suddenly he remembered the ring again, opened it and read the engraved motto:
“this too shall pass “
It has been stated in history that that mystic was Attar Nishaburi.
And the following poem was also written by Attar Nishabouri:
There was a pious king whose realm extended over the whole world.
There was a pious king whose realm extended over the whole world.
There was not his equal anywhere, for he received tribute from every side.
His kingdom stretched from the Moon to the Fish; from East to West was his empire.
To the sages that served him and were pensioners at his court
He said one day (strange to relate!): “A melancholy mood has come over me.
A strange desire has risen in my heart, I do not know why.
Make mea ring of pure metal such that whenever I am very sad,
I may be happy when I look at it and be freed from the clutches of the Turk Grief;
And if I rejoice because of my good fortune, when I look at it I may be exceedingly sad.”
The sages asked for a little time. Those wise and noble men sat down together
And pondered and reflected shedding tears of blood.
Finally they reached agreement and decided upon a ring
Upon which should be engraved the inscription: “In the end this too will pass away.” —
Since the kingdom of this world is but transitory, whoever is truly alive departs to the kingdom of the other world.
If thou wouldst have that kingdom, sacrifice this one: follow the example of Ibrahim b. Adham.’
****THE ILAHI-NAMA ****
or Book of God
of Farid al-Din ‘Attar
translated from the Persian by John Andrew Boyle
Undoubtedly, men’s rings are one of the oldest symbols of boundless spiritual and worldly power. After all, the shape of the ring is in the form of a circle, which means that the ring has no beginning and no end, which means that it represents infinity and perfection. Throughout history, men’s rings have belonged to pharaohs, kings and emperors, cardinals, popes and patriarchs. The king and nobles used their signet rings to sign documents, orders, and letters, and the cardinals of the church used them to issue, seal, and sign religious decrees. Even the early hunters made rings from animal bones and horns, and during the evolution of civilization, culture, handicrafts, people turned to gold, silver and precious stones. The use of men’s rings has been very common among Persians and Persian emperors and ancient Roman and Egyptian rulers.
Types of men’s rings
Despite the amazing variety of shapes, there are generally only two types of men’s rings: men’s seal rings and simple rings. In the first category, there are rings with religious inscriptions and various symbols, which usually have phrases engraved on them, such as: this too shall pass or (be my savior and protector).
The second category is a simple ring, which is mostly used as a simple men’s wedding ring.
As for men’s signet rings, they can be divided into three subgroups:
1- Men’s ring with precious stones such as diamond, emerald, ruby, turquoise
2- Men’s ring with engravings and symbols
3- Men’s ring consisting of stone and symbol
Men’s ring usage tips
– The most important point is this: just touch the ring when buying and if you feel that it is your future, choose it. Today, there are practically no strict regulations for the use of men’s rings.
First point: it should not look too big or too small on your finger.
The second point: if you use a wedding ring, they should not look like it (otherwise you will be suspected of bigamy). Although wedding rings are special and show your status as a married person.
Third tip: You should not put a man’s ring on the same finger as your wedding ring.
How to choose a men’s ring?
To find the right ring for your finger, you should first look at your hands. If your hands are thin and narrow and your fingers are long and thin, it is better to choose a ring that is not too bulky and does not have too much decoration. But for men with big hands, there is complete freedom. On the contrary, they should avoid small and narrow rings that are easily lost on the powerful hand of a real man. Wide rings with stones and big symbols are suitable for them.
Your men’s ring can be decorated with your birthstone. Using a men’s ring with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and red rubies is a symbol of your strength, power, and success. Persian sultans used men’s rings with turquoise stones as protection and a symbol of victory and power.
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