Rings have always been worn not only by women but also by men. A wide variety of men's rings have evolved, each with a specific meaning.
In addition to the well-known wedding rings, there were also men's rings in the form of signet rings, which were mainly worn by rulers.
The History of the Herrenring
In the past, signet rings were a special form of men's ring used to seal documents before sending them. To do this, the rings with the engraved coat of arms of the king or emperor were pressed into red wax, and the letter was then sealed with the wax.
Signet rings already existed in the time of the ancient Egyptians – at that time the motif of the scarab or the lotus flower was often used as seals.
Another special form of men's rings are the medieval rings, which were supposed to have a protective and healing effect on the wearer.
Another special form of men’s rings were those that served as a sign of belonging to a religious community.
A dark side in the history of men's rings are the poison rings, which have existed since ancient times and were particularly popular during the Renaissance. These rings contained small amounts of poison that could be poured into drinks without being noticed.
In the early modern period, a man’s ring often also had the function of a mourning ring, intended to preserve the memory of a deceased person.
Men's rings today
The strong symbolic meaning that men's rings have long been characterized by has now almost disappeared - an exception to this are wedding rings . Men's rings are usually chosen based on the individual preferences of the wearer and express their personality and individuality. To the men's rings
Individual men's rings
If you have special design wishes for a men's ring, just contact RENÉSIM - we will be happy to help you create your dream model.
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