Engagement rings are worn on the middle finger, wedding rings are worn on the ring finger, and stamp rings are worn on the tail finger, but you find that no, nowadays celebrity trendy people are starting to wear rings on their thumbs! From Megan to Sister-in-law to Kristen Stewart (Little K), they are all obsessed with wearing a ring on their thumbs, which is said to have a deep meaning and is meant to show power! Well, don't say, these are really super confident and strong "roll kings". How about we dig deep into the secret behind the thumb ring?
Sister-in-law wears a thumb ring
Megan wears a thumb ring
Kristen Stewart wears a thumb ring
The thumb ring can be traced back to the Neolithic period, when it appeared more as an archer's auxiliary hunting tool, and jade thumb rings were unearthed in the tomb of the Shang dynasty. But from the time of the ancient Greeks, it evolved into a symbol of power, worn by men of the upper class to show their high position.
The 5th century BC Eastern Zhou jade thumb ring is now in the British Museum
In Europe in the 17th century, it became purely ornamental, and the design was more cumbersome, because it had a wider ring and gave jewelers more stage to perform.
A decorative thumb ring from the 17th century A symbol of nobility and strength
In the Qing Dynasty on the mainland, thumb rings were called "wrenches" and were made of various precious materials and displayed the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship on them. It was one of the jewels that feudal dynasty men used to show off, even though they had completely forgotten the jewel's original function.
Qing Dynasty jade carved poem wrench finger picture from the Palace Museum
Qing Dynasty Double Happiness Character Hammer Gold Wrench Finger The picture comes from the Palace Museum
In ancient civilizations, thumb rings were not just decorative, but functional. They are the embodiment of dominance, wealth and influence. For modern people, wearing a thumb ring has less to do with showing off status and wealth, and more about personal belief in inner strength, resilience and self-confidence.
Heidi Krum wears a thumb ring
Many people think that wearing a thumb ring can be used as a reminder of confidence and strength, which can be said to be very suitable for "curly kings", especially those who are strong. For example, Meghan and Sister-in-law both like to wear thumb rings, their paths are very similar, they are stacked with minimalist wind rings, if those palmistries to interpret, this is they have laid a "feng shui array" on their hands.
Megan wears a thumb ring
"The thumb is associated with self-control and willpower, while the index finger, ruled by Jupiter, plays an important role in self-reflection and self-esteem. In their view, the index finger is also known as the mirror finger, and wearing a ring on it means that the wearer feels neglected and therefore reminds himself to enhance self-awareness. ”
Sister-in-law wears a thumb ring
Although Megan and Sister-in-law have a bit of this meaning, both of them like to occupy a dominant position in the family, but Sister Bazhu feels that they wear rings so much just to look good, stacked well, a total of five fingers, in order to create a sense of rhythm, it must be the thumb's turn to wear ~
So whether you're pursuing "metaphysics" or catching up with fashion, you can learn from the practice of the two "roll kings" and wear two or more minimalist wind rings on your thumb, index finger or tail finger. But it's better to have an important point, that is, that brilliant diamond ring, which needs to fall perfectly on the ring finger, which means balance and commitment.
Meghan wears a thumb ring and a diamond wedding ring
Of course, thumb rings have long been a craze in the fashion circle, becoming a weapon for influencers to look at each other, and their choices are more abundant and diverse, just to make a difference. One of the perfect representatives is Kristen Stewart, whose thumb ring is very interesting, from an antique, or from a special traditional jewelry - the spoon ring.
A thumb ring made from a whole silver spoon
Spoon rings, as the name suggests, rings made from spoons, originated in England in the 17th century. At that time, upper-class families liked to use silver tableware, and each piece was carefully carved and decorated with various patterns, and some servants found that these silver spoons and silver forks could be made into very special rings to give to their lovers as love tokens.
Kristen Stewart's antique silver spoon ring
In the 70s of the 20th century, hippies revived the spoon ring, feeling that it fit their rebellious, subversive aesthetic from origin to shape. Today, it is popular thanks to the exemplary role of Kristen Stewart, who wears a spoon ring made of antique silver spoons with exquisite patterns on it, which is said to describe the Gothic style of "Little Red Riding Hood", which can be said to match her style very well.
Kristen Stewart wears a thumb ring
Kristen Stewart's antique silver spoon ring
As a result, antique stores have received many orders for making spoon rings, and antique dealer "Lost & Forged" said that many people can't find antique spoon rings, so they come to find an antique silver spoon to customize. In fact, this craft is still very exquisite, because silver tableware is very thick with silver, making it perfect for a comfortable ring does require professional handling.
Spoon ring
And this special ring has a wider ring, which is indeed more suitable for wearing as a thumb ring, so it will cause a trend. Now they also accept custom models with matching gemstones on top to make it even more unique.
Antique silver fork set with rough amethyst ring
There are actually many choices for thumb rings, after all, buying a ring has a number, as long as it can be worn, it can become a thumb ring, so it mainly depends on the match. However, this trend rarely really only wears the thumb ring alone, it is more to indicate a position and attitude, how to match, how to choose, it all depends on your personal needs.
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