The thumb ring has long held a place in both functional history and modern symbolism. While today it might appear to be a simple accessory, its presence on the thumb rather than a more common finger ...

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 ...

Emma Watson has been sporting some new diamond jewelry on a particular finger recently, fueling speculation that the actress might be making a quiet statement about her relationship status. Though ...

I’ve always preferred to wear my Oura ring on my ring finger. The company says that “for optimal performance and accuracy,” it’s best to wear it on your index finger, but that any finger can work. And ...

Barthel Bruyn the Younger, “Portrait of a Woman of the Slosgin Family of Cologne” (1557), oil on wood (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic unless noted) Rings are one of the most personal and ...