Image credit: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Portrait of Lukas Spielhausen” (1532) by Lucas Cranach the Elder. The sitter for this portrait was only conclusively identified after his initials were recognized on the signet ring he wears on the index finger of his right hand. Detail of the “Portrait of Lukas Spielhausen” (1532) by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Therefore, most of the rings you will be selecting for yourself to wear on your index finger should instead convey the sense of your authority and leadership. While rings of this kind still exist today, there are usually prescribed guidelines that will indicate to you how you are intended to wear them. They indicated that the wearer was due certain respect and deference, usually, because he held a prominent position in the government, commanded a feudal position, or was high-placed in the hierarchy of a religious institution. To some extent, you could think of authority rings as badges of office. Because they were valuable, portable, and relatively difficult to replicate, rings often served as emblems of authority or warrants of power. Historically, the ring finger has been favored for rings that designate authority, power, and prestige. Portrait of Henry VIII (Mid-16th century), after Hans Holbein the Younger. Authority Portrait of Sir Thomas More (1527) by Hans Holbein the Younger. Conversely, the non-dominant hand index finger is sometimes associated with the ability to be cooperative or maintain good friendships. As one of the most active and functional fingers, it plays a major role in most of your daily activities, and as a result, is often identified with the self.īecause the index finger is often associated with the change you are able to affect in the world, it, therefore, stands for your power and authority, especially on your dominant hand. The index finger, sometimes called the pointer finger represents authority and leadership. Show that you have the leadership potential of a lion with a lion-headed ring worn on the index finger.
The First Finger: The Index or Pointer Finger What It Represents Therefore, we encourage you to determine what makes the most sense for you and act accordingly: this can mean flipping what is associated with the right and left hands to reflect the realities of your dominant hand. It may not, however, be as practical for you, because these conventions were not created with you in mind. If you are a left-handed gentleman, following the traditional conventions associated with these rings will make it easiest for others to recognize the meaning of the rings on each finger. Factors for Left-Handed Gentlemen to Consider As a result, in some instances, a ring can have different meanings based on the hand on which it is worn. This association likely stems from the fact that the majority of people throughout history have been right-handed, which has influenced the functionality and meaning of rings on fingers. Traditionally, the right hand has been considered the hand of activity and the left hand the hand of intellect. Distinguishing Between Fingers on the Right and the Left Hand The significance of rings on particular fingers can vary greatly according to culture and circumstance, but this infographic summarizes conventional guidelines covered in greater detail below.
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