just 5mins ago was "discussing" with lala about getting rings. so i was rather interested in it. i went to wikepedia to check the kinds of ring.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_(jewellery)
A finger ring is a band worn as a type of ornamental jewellery around a finger; it is the most common current meaning of the word ring. Rings are worn by both men and women and can be of any quality. Rings can be made of metal, plastic, wood, bone, glass, gemstone and other materials. They may be set with a "stone" of some sort, which is often a precious or semi-precious gemstone such as ruby, sapphire or emerald, but can also be of almost any material.
Ring & their usage
Aqiq ring
A carnelian ring worn by some muslims, especially Shi'ah, in imitation of Muhammad and the twelve Imams.
Championship Ring
A ring presented to members of winning teams in professional business leagues as well as college tournaments in North America.
Claddagh Ring
An Irish friendship ring. It is traditionally used to indicate the state of romantic availability.
Class ring
Worn by students and alumni in commemoration of their graduation.
Dinner ring
An oversized ring, set with non-precious or semiprecious stones.
Ecclesiastical ring
A ring worn by clerics and other religious persons, notably a Bishop's ring worn by an (arch)bishop of the Roman Catholic, Anglican and other Christian churches.
Engagement ring
A traditional ring worn by a woman to indicate her engagement to be married.
Engineer's Ring
A ring worn by engineers on the pinky finger of their working hand to remind them of their ethical obligations.
Eternity ring
A ring symbolising eternity with a partner.
Finger Armor Ring
Typically it spans from the base of the finger to just below the nail or middle of the second joint and includes a bending joint.
Magic ring
A fictitious ornament that appears frequently in fantasy stories and fairy tales.
Mood ring
A novelty ring which changes color in response to body temperature, using a thermochromic liquid crystal.
Mother's Ring
A ring worn by a mother displaying the birthstone of each of her children, and sometimes including those of the mother and father.
Mourning ring
A ring worn in memory of someone who has died.
Multi-Finger ring
Two or more conjoined rings, designed to be worn across two, three, or four fingers; popularized by hip-hop culture.
Pinky Ring
A ring worn on the pinky finger.
Posie Ring
A ring with a short inscription on its outer surface.
Promise ring
A small, inexpensive ring given to a partner, to promise not to court a rival.
Purity ring
A symbol of virginity in some religious cultures.
Puzzle ring
Interlocking rings forming a single band; difficult to reassemble if removed from the finger.
Pillbox ring orPoisoners ring
A Ring consisting of a pillbox fitted into the ring, either for keeping medication or poison.
Regards ring
A Victorian engagement ring with an implicit acrostic: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire.
Rosary ring
A rosary ring is a ring worn around the finger with 10 indentations and a cross on the surface, representing one decade of a rosary. The rings are used to keep track of place in the prayer by rotating the ring on a finger and feeling the marks.
Signet ring
An emblematic, often familial, ring, often bearing a coat of arms, fit for use to imprint a wax seal on documents etc.
Sovereign ring
A typically large, gold ring, set with a gold sovereign as its decorative feature.
Story of O ring
A ring inspired by the "Story of O", Pauline Reage's novel, in which the heroine, "The O" is presented with such a ring as a symbol of her submission.
Watch ring
A small analog watch to be worn around a finger.
Wedding ring
A ring presented in many marriage ceremonies to signify marital commitment. Originally worn only by the woman, it is now common for both spouses to wear such a ring.
can i just get a "promise ring" with dar? =) lol kidding =D