Toe Rings
A toe ring is a ring which is made out of various metals and non-metals and is worn on any of the toes. It is almost exclusively worn by women but is also becoming more and more popular with men. They are worn most commonly on the second toe of either foot.
In most of the western countries they are a comparatively a new fashion accessory. There is no symbolic meaning for wearing toe rings. They are usually considered as new fashion jewelry and they often accompany barefoot sandals.
Toe rings are quite popular in western countries. They are worn as an accessory to dress up the feet and generally work best with open toes shoes. Previously, in several parts of India, toe rings, called as bichiya were and are still worn by women who are married to show their attached state. They are usually sold in sets which are made up of silver and worn on both the right and left toes beside the big toes.
In US and Canada, toe rings are worn by both men and women and are sold singly. They can be made out of almost any metal, although some metals will show off better as compared to others. For e.g. a weight of the body on 24 k gold will lead to toe rings to become distorted. Silver toe rings are the frequently chosen by people as is gold plate over silver. Less expensive metals may also be twisted to accommodate different sized toes and are quite popular choice.
If you really want to flash those beautiful toes, look for toe rings which are fitted with real gemstones. Toe rings with birthstones or with other popular gems will be more expensive but will provide significant accent to the feet. For those who favor toe rings that are more passive, plain round rings are obtainable in variety of metals and colors. Toe rings can also come with your name engraved on it or with different symbols out of which Celtic carvings and crosses are easy to find.
Expensive toe rings are usually required to be sized according to the foot of the individual. You can download the devices for toe measurement or otherwise take a piece of yarn or string, wrap it around the toe where it unites with the foot and then mark and measure the results. Be sure that the string properly fits over the knuckle of the toe otherwise you may face difficulty in putting on or taking off the toe rings.
Therefore, a toe ring which fits your personality should be found out so that toe ring can be worn with confidence.
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