Men's seals: types, choice and wearing

Among all the precious jewelry for men existing on the modern jewelry market, seals are especially popular. Today in our new material we will talk about what it is, what types of seals exist and how to choose the right decoration.

In fact, a men's signet is a traditional ring with additional details on its surface (most often they are cut out of precious metal). This piece of jewelry has a rather long and interesting history.

So, ancient times such an ornament was worn on the little finger of the hand and was used for practical purposes, namely for sealing letters. In this regard, the coat of arms of the family or the initials of the bearer was most often depicted on the surface of the seal, so that the recipient of the letter would know from whom the message came.

Thus, we can conclude that the signet played the role not so much of a piece of jewelry as a symbol of power and might. Accordingly, only the most affluent and highly respected representatives of society possessed it. In addition, many signet owners attributed magical properties and characteristics to the precious jewelry. Today the signet is perceived as a rather valuable piece of jewelry. Moreover, its design only testifies to the personal preferences and tastes of the wearer.

Due to the fact that seals are quite popular among representatives of the strong half of humanity, designers and jewelry houses are working hard to create the most original and unusual jewelry. At the same time, specialists use the most advanced technologies and jewelry techniques, as well as various materials.

So, for the manufacture of jewelry are used:

• platinum;
• gold;
• silver;
• onyx;
• hematite;
• obsidian;
• cubic zirconia;
• ruby;
• agate;
• sapphire;
• emerald, etc.

Signet ring Is a piece of jewelry that can have various shapes and sizes, in accordance with which it is worth choosing a ring. So, as for the size of the jewelry, the size is the first thing to consider when buying.

First you need to pick up such seal size, which will correspond to the girth of your finger (or the girth of the finger of the person to whom you want to present a precious present).

After you have made sure that the seal is comfortable to wear, you can pay attention to another dimensional indicator, namely the dimensions of the ring itself... So, large accessories are suitable for those people whose hands are rather large and whose fingers are long. In addition, you should immediately consider that such jewelry will focus on yourself and attract others.

In addition to size, the deciding factor when choosing a seal is the form precious jewelry. Today there are several options.

• Square seals are considered the most common type of jewelry. These are the accessories that most men prefer to buy.
• Another common form of the ring is rectangle. Most often, such jewelry is complemented by small precious stones. These seals are popular with young people.
• In the jewelry market, you can also find oval and round signet, however, they are not very common among men.
• For brave and creative young people, seals are suitable curly shape, for example, made in the form of animals.

Modern designers and jewelry houses compete in the originality and uniqueness of the design of rings for men.

It should be borne in mind that exclusive in their design and personalized seals with initials will be quite expensive, since most often they are made according to individual orders.

As for the main design trends in relation to men's prints, several directions can be distinguished among them.

1. Signs in the shape of animals or with images of animals are quite popular (for example, it can be a ring with a lion or a bear). Such handmade products will suit confident and courageous young people.
2. If you are a patriot, you can purchase an accessory with national symbols (for example, with the coat of arms of Russia).
3. A handsome man's engraved ring is the perfect gift. You can give a similar present for your birthday (or for any other solemn occasion) to your father, brother, boyfriend, husband or friend.
4. Unusual seals with non-standard symbols (for example, with a cross) or unusual shapes (for example, in the shape of a skull) are suitable for creative and creative individuals.
5. The old-style rings will suit the adherents of tradition. If you wish, you can purchase seals that not only look beautiful, but also fulfill an important practical role (perform the function of printing).
6. If you do not like excessive shine and solemnity in jewelry, then give preference to products without stones and other additional details.
7. Popular among buyers are rings that are equipped with symbols of wealth (for example, the dollar sign) and power (for example, the image of a crown).
8. The most personalized are the rings with the signs of the zodiac.

The choice of a seal for a man must be approached very carefully and responsibly. Only then will you be able to purchase a quality product. At the same time, when buying, you should be guided by several important parameters.

• The first thing to consider is fineness of precious metal... The higher the sample, the purer the metal. However, this also increases the cost of the jewelry. If we talk, for example, about gold, then 375 samples are considered the strongest and most reliable.
• Of great importance is external design. In this case, it is important to focus on the individual taste preferences of a man. So, for some, bright and original decorations are more suitable, while for other people seals in a classic or minimalist style will be more preferable.
• Material workmanship affects the reliability of the jewelry, as well as the duration of its service. The main material of manufacture, as well as precious inclusions, should have maximum strength indicators.
• Price products also play a big role. At the same time, it is absolutely not necessary that the most expensive seals are the best, and they may not be suitable for every person. At the same time, it is worth keeping in mind the fact that the signet is a precious piece of jewelry, so it cannot be too cheap.A low price is an indicator that you are being offered a fake.
• Due to the fact that seals are a fairly popular piece of jewelry among wealthy men, a large number of companies are engaged in their production. In order to be sure of the quality of the purchased accessory, you must pay attention only to those rings that belong to luxury brandsthat are respected by users and the professional jeweler community.
• As for jewelry sellers, then you should only trust brand stores, which can provide you with quality certificates, activity licenses and other required documents. Only in this case you can be sure that you are purchasing a real jewelry made of precious materials and taking into account all the rules and techniques.

If you take into account all these rules and principles, then be sure to pick up a ring that will meet all your preferences, and will also serve you for a fairly long period of time.

Choosing and purchasing a seal is only the first step. In order for the jewelry to perform its functions, it must be worn correctly. There are several different approaches to this issue. According to French tradition, the standards for wearing engraved jewelry are as follows:

• if you want to observe all the original national French traditions that exist to this day, then it is important to consider that initially the jewelry was worn on the little finger or ring finger of the left hand;
• the ring on the finger must be positioned in such a way that the pattern is directed towards the nail, and not vice versa;
• the engraving of the seal can be located both inward and outward (at the request of the wearer), etc.

If you do not consider yourself an admirer of France and are not used to observing traditions, then you can adhere to more modern principles. So, psychologists are guided by the following standards:

• creative personalities wear seals on their little finger;
• if you are in love, then there is a high probability that you will put your signet on your ring finger;
• confident individuals put rings on the middle fingers of both hands;
• on the thumb, the rings are worn by liberated people.

Another opinion says that the signet should be worn taking into account which sign of the zodiac you belong to:

• it is recommended for watermarks to wear jewelry on the little finger;
• if you belong to the element of air, then you should give preference to the ring finger;
• earth signs must wear a ring on the middle finger;
• the signet on the index finger indicates that a person belongs to the element of fire.

At the same time, it should be borne in mind that these principles and rules are not immutable. You can always act according to your own will and preference. As for the combination of a seal with other jewelry, as well as wardrobe items, in this regard, the individual's individuality should be taken into account as much as possible. So, classic products suitable for a business suit, and more original rings - for clothes in grunge style. If you consider yourself a bold and creative person, then you can combine different styles.

Thus, men's signet is a rather versatile piece of jewelry. Depending on its external design (shape, color, size, etc.), the ring can be suitable for business or street style. It is very important to approach the jewelry selection process as carefully as possible, so as not to regret your decision in the future.

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