Ring on the little finger; what does it mean?
Today, wearing a ring on the little finger has a completely different meaning and it is worn more willingly by women than men.
Wearing jewellery on a specific finger is often associated with various symbols [Andrea Eppolito]
Wearing jewellery on a specific finger is often associated with various symbols [Andrea Eppolito]
A ring on the little finger can look very original and at the same time elegant and stylish.
Wearing jewellery on a specific finger is often associated with various symbols – this is the case with a wedding ring or an engagement ring.
Although a ring on the little finger can have several different meanings, it has recently become fashionable to associate it with self-love and taking care of one’s own needs.
A ring on the little finger may seem unusual, but wearing jewellery in this place has a very long tradition. Until the 19th century, men in Europe wore signet rings with a coat of arms on the small square of their left hand, and after entering into marriage, they added a wedding ring. Well-born bachelors were distinguished by the fact that they had only one ring on their little finger.
In the 20th century, new symbolism emerged—largely influenced by films like The Godfather. Wearing a ring in a small square came to be associated with being a member of the Mafia, especially if the ring was ostentatiously large and ornate.
Nowadays, a ring on the little finger most often expresses something very personal or is a reflection of the personality of the wearer. In the offer of jewellery stores, you can find a lot of rings for the little finger, including personalised jewellery – an example would be a subtle signet ring with the first letter of the name.
Melody Godfred, head of the Fred and Far brand, has come up with a new meaning for the pinky ring that has been gaining popularity recently. The ring she designed is called the Self Love Pinky Ring. According to the creator, it is meant to be a symbol of practising self-love and taking care of or fulfilling one’s needs.
As Melody noted, this is often a problem for women who, at home, at work or as mothers, take care of others first and foremost, putting themselves last. A ring on the little finger is therefore meant to be an internal promise not to forget about yourself in the rush of duties.
The ring created by Melody has a sapphire eyelet in the shape of an inverted triangle attached to a delicate, thin band and looks great on the little finger. The brand’s head emphasises that such a ring can be worn by singles and married women, mothers and childless women. They don’t have to reach for her design at all, but it is important that when wearing the ring they choose on a small square, they don’t forget about themselves.
A pinky ring can be a great gift for yourself on an important occasion – a promotion at work, the birth of a child, a birthday, etc.
