Ring or ring? Surely, many times you have used the term ring to refer to a ring thinking that they are synonyms, however, the word ring and ring do not have completely the same meaning.
Ring or band? Find out the differences between ring and band
Today in LAVANI we have proposed to investigate about the words ring and ring and decipher you in an easy and understandable way what is exactly of these terms referred to one of our favorite accessories.
INDEX DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RING AND RING:
1. What is a ringLearn the difference between a ring and a band in an easy way, let's go for it!
1. What is a ring
A ring is a round jewelry accessory used to adorn the hands, inserted through the finger, usually made of a noble metal and adorned at the top with a precious stone.
The ring goes back years in history, as it can be seen in the canvases of the great Egyptian pharaohs. Although, it is said that the origin of the ring was in ancient Greece through the legend in which Zeus punished the god Prometheus with a ring to wear a ring that would symbolize slavery for eternity.
2. What is a band
The RAE definition of a band: "Ring, especially the one worn as an ornament on the fingers of the hand". In addition, the RAE itself tells us that the word ring comes from the Latin "sorticŭla, from sors, sortis, luck", having a meaning related to luck.
Rings originated in ancient Rome, where rings were used to differentiate social classes: slaves wore iron rings, free people wore silver rings, and nobility wore gold rings.
Also, they were the first to use rings as a symbol of engagement, which is why we usually refer to engagement rings as rings.
3. Great difference between ring and band
The difference between ring and ring is mainly its meaning, since in appearance both terms can be confused, due to the great offer of rings that exist nowadays.
The ring usually refers to a ring with a special meaning, which addresses a certain commitment or feeling, while the ring is a complement without any meaning, or at least not so decisive.
Some years ago, the RAE did differentiate the meaning of rings and rings by their material. It was said that a was made of pure materials such as gold, silver, gems... while rings referred to rings made of not very durable materials. But as we have said, nowadays it would be very difficult to differentiate between the word ring and ring simply by their material, since the meaning must be put at the center of the difference.
From LAVANI, we hope we have helped you with this brief but useful explanation of why we sometimes refer to rings as rings. What did you find most curious about the difference between a ring and a band?