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Arm Ring

An arm ring is a band of metal, generally a precious stone metal that is worn as an ornament around the biceps of the upper arm. It was a common piece of jewelry worn by men in ancient times, and often the meaning of the word ring in Bronze Age heroic literature, when this text refers to men's jewelry. (In Celtic iron-age literature, a man's "ring" is most often a tort.)

It seems likely which arm rings served the mercenaries who wore them as the form of currency that was conveniently kept on their person.

Although similar, it is a different piece of jewelry from a bracelet and bangle, since it must be shaped and sized to fit snugly to the arm.

See also tore which was an archaic form of neck ring.

Wedding ring

A wedding ring other wise called as wedding band consists of a precious metal ring, usually worn of the base of the left ring finger – the fourth finger (with the thumb counted as the first finger) of the left hand. In some parts of the world, it is worn on the right ring finger also. Such a ring symbolizes marriage: the spouse wears it to indicate a marital commitment to the fidelity. The European custom of wearing such a ring has spread widely beyond Europe.

Class ring

A class ring (also known as a graduate, or grad, ring) is a ring worn by the students and alumni to commemorate their graduation, generally for the high school, college, and university. These rings are most common in the United States. A school tie has a similar symbolism in the United Kingdom.