Of course, jewelry should look harmonious on a person. But most people are not limited to simple decoration. When choosing jewelry or costume jewelry, keep in mind that they have not only aesthetic qualities, but also contain special symbolism.
Moreover, the ring can change its meaning depending on the location. You need to be aware of this in order not to get into an unpleasant situation, especially when it comes to the rings on the thumbs. Indeed, with their help, you can declare yourself to the world, tell the details of your marital status, tell about your views on the world, character traits.
Who decorates the thumb, and for what purpose?
Historically, the rings or signet rings on the thumbs were worn by aristocrats and people from the lower classes, men and women of all ages:
- Archers protected the skin of the hands with them at the moment of pulling the bowstring. Hence the modern meaning – a person is ready to 'shoot', is able to achieve the goal.
- Physicians designated their belonging to this profession. In the 15th century, a ring on the thumb indicated membership in a secret society or caste.
- Hippies expressed a free perception of love, sex and life. For Children of the Sun, a ring on the thumb signified a sincere belief in the ideals of the freedom-loving movement, pride in being involved in it.
- Lesbians in some countries indicate their non-traditional sexual orientation by wearing a ring on their thumb.
Stubbornness, energy, aggressiveness, dedication, great ambition – this is what the ring on the thumb means. It is a pleasure for the wearer to be a central person. It is difficult to argue with him, even with sound theories and evidence. This person does not consider it necessary to follow what he says. From him you can hear unexpected things, expressed confidently, sometimes even too rudely.
People with such character traits sometimes deliberately ring the finger of Mars in order to restrain themselves in moments of intense emotions, to show prudence. If rings are present on both hands, this is a manifestation of the individual's active work on himself, the desire to find a common language with others, the desire to become more sociable.
The one who wears the ring on the thumb is, without a doubt, the leader. And it does not matter: on which hand the jewelry is located, right or left – this person probably does not choose the means on the way to his goal.
The meaning of the ring on the thumb
Among our contemporaries, the symbolism of this jewelry changes depending on the personality of its owner. Many, mostly young people, simply blindly follow fashion, but many ringleaders put a special subtext into it:
- From the postulates of palmistry – the planet Venus patronizes the thumb. Hence all the interpretations about love and sexuality.
- There is also an opinion that the great finger is under the control of Mars, therefore there are interpretations about the belligerence, stubbornness and inflexibility of the ring bearer.
- In addition, the big finger is located separately from other 'brothers' on the hand, but is ready to cooperate – it symbolizes the person, the 'ego', reveals the social role in society.
Conclusion: ringing the big finger, the individual subconsciously seeks to emphasize his love of freedom, independence of judgment. Psychologists support palmists in this matter. They note that feminists, girls striving for self-affirmation at any cost, wear jewelry on the big finger.
What does the ring on the thumb of a woman's hand mean?
Large embellishments on both thumbs were found on an Egyptian mummy who was a young woman a millennium ago. At different times, the meaning of the ring on the girl's thumb changed:
- Faithful wives have always kept a piece of lost love with them. In order not to lose the thing of the beloved who fell in battle, women put the husband's jewelry on their thumb – it did not fit the rest of the fingers. Read the article on losing your wedding ring.
- Engraved rings were used as a talisman against evil spirits and serious ailments. Verbal formulas and conspiracies were applied to products with a sufficiently large surface area.
- Jewelry presented to loved ones was worn by brides in the Renaissance, when they accepted a marriage proposal from a fan.
If a modern girl wears a ring on her thumb, this is an expression of anything:
- freedom and independence;
- perseverance and energy;
- love and sexuality;
- luck and power;
- loyalty;
- hatred and aggression;
- worshiping pop culture.
The silver ring on the thumb of the girl's right hand is a statement about her openness to experiments in sex. In some countries, such placement of jewelry indicates the non-traditional lesbian orientation of the wearer of the accessory. Details:
- The ring on the right finger – its owner has a constant partner.
- The decoration on the left finger is an expression of readiness for a new relationship, the search for a girlfriend.
Therefore, when going to an unfamiliar country, it is better to leave your thumbs free (unless, of course, you belong to sex minorities, and are not looking for adventure in this environment).
Taking into account the fact that recently wearing women's rings on the thumb is a fashionable trend, the delicate meaning of this method of jewelry is losing its relevance.
Why do men decorate their thumbs with rings?
By crowning his thumb with a ring, the guy achieves self-affirmation without regard to the price (mainly in the field of sexual relations). This is not a baseless statement!
According to ancient people (Greeks, Romans, Vikings), the thumb is a symbol of the phallus.
Therefore, men several centuries ago put on iron 'ammunition' on him, trying to protect their manhood and strength.
Thus, the ring on the thumb of men, unlike women, is not an easy piece of jewelry. Representatives of the strong half of humanity know perfectly well why they are ringing their big fingers – impulsive individuals try to attract the attention of the opposite sex. Like, if a person wants to preserve masculine strength for many years, then the ring bearer still has it.
Moreover, if a man rings all his thumbs, he longs for self-affirmation sexually. It is unclear why such people show their intimate problems. Indeed, in this case, it seems that the man is trying to keep the disappearing potency. Exactly, like jewelry on men's little fingers, give away an individual of unconventional orientation.
It is recommended or not to wear the thumb ring
Psychologists say that the desire to decorate the big finger indicates an extraordinary behavior of the individual. And this often irritates others.
This is why you shouldn't wear a ring on your thumb for such people:
- officials;
- performers of work, during which the accessory will interfere, for example, surgeons;
- travelers abroad.
Wearing rings on the finger of Mars strengthens and emphasizes individuality, expansiveness, develops intuition, but weakens the will.
Due to the increased energy, developed logical thinking, a person is overwhelmed with new ideas that are often impossible to implement. After all, such an extraordinary individual does not know how to work in a team.
It should be noted that with the help of the ring on the thumb, you can launch powerful programs of influence on fate:
- A golden ring will help strengthen the male mind and logic. Wear it on your right hand. Stone color – yellow, red, orange (any warm shade).
- To neutralize pragmatism, improve intuition and develop spiritually, put on a silver ring with a stone of a cold color spectrum (blue, green, purple) on your left hand.
- The gold jewelry on the left hand will enhance the intuitive perception of reality, will help to receive material rewards for their spiritual pursuits.
Choosing a thumb ring
After you have figured out what the ring on the thumb means, you need to navigate in the abundance of models of modern products. The material for their manufacture is: leather and stone, metal, ivory, plastic, wood. From all the variety of styles, any female soul can choose a piece of jewelry for herself.
In medieval times, such rings were up to 9 cm wide. Large precious and ornamental stones or animal fangs flaunted on them.
Among our contemporaries and contemporaries, products in the Gothic style are especially popular. They fit perfectly into the style of fans of individual rock and pop groups.
Golden rings
Few people can afford massive items made of yellow precious metal. Moreover, such rings look good in a composition with similar things. Preference is given to elegant gold jewelry, but even in this case, you need to very carefully select all the elements of the set. This exotic and at the same time exclusive variety of jewelry has its own narrow circle of fans.
Silver thumb ring
Such a prominent place on the hand is worthy of a valuable piece of jewelry, not a Chinese trinket. Therefore, many people prefer sterling silver, find out why the silver ring turns black. High-quality products made of high-grade metal are an order of magnitude cheaper than their gold counterparts, but this material has high magical properties and great possibilities for making beautiful jewelry. Girls get the opportunity to experiment with the size, style, and design of the ring.
Celtic rings
In ancient times, this type of adornment served to determine the place of a person on the social ladder. The more intricate the pattern or design of the ring was, the higher the position of the individual in society. People tried to put runes and magic formulas on the ring. They believed that this way the ring would turn into a magic amulet.
If you liked the ring, decorated with incomprehensible runes, do not rush to buy it. A harmless Celtic pattern is the image of two hands holding a heart. With such a ring of the Treasure, the northern beauties signaled whether they are free.
If you want to have not just a trinket, but a real amulet, ask the jeweler to engrave a unique inscription on the product. Due to the large surface area, the engraver will have a place to roam, many letters or patterns can be applied.
Why and how to care for rings?
Any foreign objects on the thumb can interfere with the normal functions of the hand. Depending on the size, they create an obstacle to bending, make it necessary to take various objects more accurately. That is, they require the formation of special habits.
It is very important to avoid scratching the visible decoration. After all, it attracts a lot of attention. And gizmos made of soft material are subject to deformation. To protect the ring during wear and storage, coat it with a layer of clear nail enamel.
Do not do dirty work in jewelry, and even more so do anything related to the use of aggressive chemicals. To keep your thumb ring attractive longer, keep it separate from other objects. When rubbing against each other, metal things leave mutual scratches.
You need to clean the rings with an eye to the material of manufacture. Most items can be simply washed with soapy water and polished with a soft cloth.
Several examples of jewelry care, depending on the material of manufacture.
Silver
Regular toothpaste works great. Use a product with a soft consistency, no visible abrasive particles, no colorants.
Gold
This metal lends itself to cleaning with an aqueous solution of dishwashing gel.
Copper
Lemon or tomato juice will cope with plaque on copper products.
Ivory
Provide the ringlet with enough sunlight, because without light, such things darken. Clean the plaque off the ring with an aqueous solution of lemon juice (citric acid).
Don't forget to take care of your jewelry. After all, they help you emphasize your uniqueness. Be careful when putting on your thumb ring. Consider the place where you are going, the worldview of the people with whom you are going to communicate, your style. You must clearly understand the purpose of such decoration and the possible consequences of the manifestation of your originality. If the jewelry donated by someone is too big for you on all the other phalanges, do not rush to 'attach' it to your thumb.
