A finger ring is a metal band worn as an ornament around a finger; it is the most common current meaning of the word ring. Rings are worn by both men and women and can be of any quality, though some of the types of rings below are usually of higher quality made of gold silver & platinum. . Rings can be made of metal, plastic, wood, bone, glass, and other materials. They may be set with a "stone" of some sort, which is often a precious gem or semi-precious gemstone, but can also be of almost any material. but is usually made of gold, silver,  or platinum.
There are various methods for determining proper ring size. Some of the largest rings in the world are made for the winning team of the Super Bowl. In Western culture, the traditional "ring finger" for the wearing of an engagement or wedding ring is the third finger of the left hand.

A toe ring is a ring worn on any of the toes. It is almost exclusively worn by women. Today it is a fashion symbol and made out of various metals and non-metals. Second toe of either foot is where they are worn most commonly. In US and most western countries they are relatively new fashion accessory. They are gaining popularity as they retain the funkiness of nose rings and other new jewelry, but do not require body piercing.

Toe rings in India (bichiya)
Wearing of toe rings is an old practice in India. It is worn as a symbol of married state by Hindu women and is called bichiya (pronounced: bee-chee-ya) in Hindi. They are usually made of silver and worn in pairs (unlike the trend in Western countries, where they are worn singly or in unmatched pairs) on the second toe of both feet. Traditionally they are quite ornate, though more contemporary designs are now being developed to cater to the modern bride. Some 'bichiya sets' may have pairs for four of the five toes, excluding the little pinky. 'Bichiyas' may not be made of gold, as gold holds a 'respected' status and may not be worn below the waist by Hindus. But this is not followed very strictly and toe rings made of gold and diamonds are commonly seen.

An arm ring is a band of metal, usually a precious metal, worn as an ornament around the biceps of the upper arm. It was a common piece of jewelry worn by men in ancient times, and often the meaning of the word ring in bronze age heroic literature, when the text refers to men's jewelry. It seems likely that arm rings served the mercenaries who wore them as a form of currency that was conveniently kept on their person. Although similar, it is a different piece of jewelry from a bracelet or bangle, since it must be shaped and sized to fit snugly to the arm.
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