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Eagle Bald eagle Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae Species Eagle is the common name for many large birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of genera, some of which are closely related. Most of the 60 species of eagle are from Eurasia and Africa.[1] Outside this area, just 14 species can be found—2 in North America, 9 in Central and South America, and 3 in Australia. Eagles are not a natural group but denote essentially any bird of prey large enough to hunt sizeable (about 50 cm long or more overall) vertebrate prey. Description Eagles are large, powerfully built birds of prey, with heavy heads and beaks. Even the smallest eagles, such as the booted eagle (Aquila pennata), which is comparable in size to a common buzzard (Buteo buteo) or red-tailed hawk (B. jamaicensis), have relatively longer and more evenly broad wings, and more direct, faster flight – despite the reduced size of aerodynamic feathers. Most eagles are larger than any other raptors apart from some vultures. The smallest species of eagle is the South Nicobar serpent eagle (Spilornis klossi), at 450 g (1 lb) and 40 cm (16 in). The largest species are discussed below. Like all birds of prey, eagles have very large hooked beaks for ripping flesh from their prey, strong, muscular legs, and powerful talons. The beak is typically heavier than that of most other birds of prey. Eagles' eyes are extremely powerful. It is estimated that the martial eagle, whose eyes are more than two times larger than the human eye, has a visual acuity up to 8 times that of humans. This acuity enables eagles to spot potential prey from a very long distance.[2] This keen eyesight is primarily attributed to their extremely large pupils which ensure minimal diffraction (scattering) of the incoming light. The female of all known species of eagles is larger than the male.[3][4] Eagles normally build their nests, called eyries, in tall trees or on high cliffs. Many species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling once it has hatched. The parents take no action to stop the killing.[5][6] The dominant chick tends to be a female, as they are bigger than the male. It is said that eagles fly above clouds but this is not true. Eagles fly during storms and glide from the winds pressure. This saves the bird's energy. Due to the size and power of many eagle species, they are ranked at the top of the food chain as apex predators in the avian world. The type of prey varies by genus. The Haliaeetus and Ichthyophaga eagles prefer to capture fish, though the species in the former often capture various animals, especially other water birds, and are powerful kleptoparasites of other birds. The snake and serpent eagles of the genera Circaetus, Terathopius, and Spilornis predominantly prey on the great diversity of snakes found in the tropics of Africa and Asia. The eagles of the genus Aquila are often the top birds of prey in open habitats, taking almost any medium-sized vertebrate they can catch. Where Aquila eagles are absent, other eagles, such as the buteonine black-chested buzzard-eagle of South America, may assume the position of top raptorial predator in open areas. Many other eagles, including the species-rich genus Spizaetus, live predominantly in woodlands and forests. These eagles often target various arboreal or ground-dwelling mammals and birds, which are often unsuspectingly ambushed in such dense, knotty environments. Hunting techniques differ among the species and genera, with some individual eagles having engaged in quite varied techniques based on their environment and prey at any given time. Most eagles grab prey without landing and take flight with it, so the prey can be carried to a perch and torn apart.[7] The bald eagle is noted for having flown with the heaviest load verified to be carried by any flying bird, since one eagle flew with a 6.8 kg (15 lb) mule deer fawn.[8] However, a few eagles may target prey considerably heavier than themselves; such prey is too heavy to fly with, thus it is either eaten at the site of the kill or taken in pieces back to a perch or nest. Golden and crowned eagles have killed ungulates weighing up to 30 kg (66 lb) and a martial eagle even killed a 37 kg (82 lb) duiker, 7–8 times heavier than the preying eagle.[7][9] Authors on birds David Allen Sibley, Pete Dunne, and Clay Sutton described the behavioral difference between hunting eagles and other birds of prey thus (in this case the bald and golden eagles as compared to other North American raptors):[10] They have at least one singular characteristic. It has been observed that most birds of prey look back over their shoulders before striking prey (or shortly thereafter); predation is after all a two-edged sword. All hawks seem to have this habit, from the smallest kestrel to the largest Ferruginous – but not the Eagles. Among the eagles are some of the largest birds of prey: only the condors and some of the Old World vultures are markedly larger. It is regularly debated which should be considered the largest species of eagle. They could be measured variously in total length, body mass, or wingspan. Different lifestyle needs among various eagles result in variable measurements from species to species. For example, many forest-dwelling eagles, including the very large harpy eagle, have relatively short wingspans, a feature necessary for being able to maneuver in quick, short bursts through densely forested habitats.[7] Eagles in the genus Aquila, found almost exclusively in open country, are noted for their ability to soar, and have relatively long wings for their size.[7] These lists of the top five eagles are based on weight, length, and wingspan, respectively. Unless otherwise noted by reference, the figures listed are the median reported for each measurement in the guide Raptors of the World[11] in which only measurements that could be personally verified by the authors were listed.[7] Rank Common name Scientific name Body mass 1 Steller's sea eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus 6.7 kg (14+3⁄4 lb) 2 Philippine eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi 6.35 kg (14 lb) 3 Harpy eagle Harpia harpyja 5.95 kg (13 lb) 4 White-tailed eagle Haliaeetus albicilla 4.8 kg (10+1⁄2 lb)[12] 5 Martial eagle Polemaetus bellicosus 4.6 kg (10+1⁄4 lb)[12] Rank Common name Scientific name Total length 1 Philippine eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi 100 cm (3 ft 3 in)[13] 2 Harpy eagle Harpia harpyja 98.5 cm (3 ft 3 in) 3 Wedge-tailed eagle Aquila audax 95.5 cm (3 ft 2 in) 4 Steller's sea eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus 95 cm (3 ft 1 in) 5 Crowned eagle Stephanoaetus coronatus 87.5 cm (2 ft 10 in) Rank Common name Scientific name Median wingspan 1 White-tailed eagle Haliaeetus albicilla 218.5 cm (7 ft 2 in) 2 Steller's sea eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus 212.5 cm (7 ft 0 in) 3 Wedge-tailed eagle Aquila audax 210 cm (6 ft 11 in)[14][15] 4 Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos 207 cm (6 ft 9 in) 5 Martial eagle Polemaetus bellicosus 206.5 cm (6 ft 9 in) Habitat The eagles are generally distributed in all types of habitats and nearly all parts of the world. The birds can be found in northern tundra to tropical rainforests and deserts. In North America, bald eagles and golden eagles are very common. The other nine species are endemic to Central and South America. The birds have a highly concentrated population in the Africa and eastern hemisphere. Several islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans are also rich and have distinct species of eagles.[16] Distribution Australasian Australia: wedge-tailed eagle (range extends into southern New Guinea), white-bellied sea-eagle (range extends into Asia), little eagle. New Guinea: Papuan eagle, white-bellied sea-eagle, pygmy eagle. Nearctic (USA and Canada): golden eagle (also found in Palearctic), bald eagle. Neotropical (Central and South America): Spizaetus (four species), solitary eagles (two spp.), harpy eagle, crested eagle, black-chested buzzard-eagle. Palearctic Eurasia: Golden eagle,[17] White-tailed eagle. Africa: African fish eagle, Martial Eagle, Crowned eagle, Verreaux's eagle, Tawny eagle, Long-crested eagle Groups Eagles are often informally divided into four groups.[a][19] The snake eagles are placed in the subfamily Circaetinae. The fish eagles, booted eagles, and harpy eagles have traditionally been placed in the subfamily Buteoninae together with the buzzard-hawks (buteonine hawks) and harriers. Some authors may treat these groups as tribes of the Buteoninae; Lerner & Mindell[20] proposed separating the eagle groups into their own subfamilies of Accipitridae. Fish eagles Sea eagles or fish eagles take fish as a large part of their diets, either fresh or as carrion. Proposed subfamily Haliaeetinae. Genera: Haliaeetus, Ichthyophaga. Some authors include Gypohierax angolensis, the "vulturine fish eagle" (also called the palm-nut vulture) in this group.[19] However, genetic analyses indicate it is related to a grouping of Neophron–Gypaetus–Eutriorchis (Egyptian vulture, bearded vulture (lammergeier), and Madagascar serpent eagle).[21] The fish eagles have a close genetic relationship with Haliastur and Milvus; the whole group is only distantly related to the Buteo group.[21] Booted eagles For the species Hieraaetus pennatus (Aquila pennata), see booted eagle. Main article: Booted eagles Booted eagle, in flight. Booted eagles or "true eagles"[19][22] have feathered tarsi (lower legs). Tribe Aquililae or proposed subfamily Aquilinae. Genera: Aquila, Hieraaetus; Spizaetus, Oroaetus, Spizastur; Nisaetus;[21] Ictinaetus, Lophoaetus; Polemaetus; and Stephanoaetus.[19][22] See comments under eagle species for changes to the composition of these genera. Snake eagles Snake or serpent eagles are, as the name suggests, adapted to hunting reptiles. Subfamily Circaetinae. Genera: Circaetus, Spilornis, Dryotriorchis, Terathopius.[19] Eutriorchis (subfamily Gypaetinae or Circaetinae). Despite filling the niche of a snake eagle, genetic studies suggest that the Madagascar serpent eagle (Eutriorchis) is not related to them.[21] Harpy eagles Harpy eagles[19] or "giant forest eagles"[18] are large eagles that inhabit tropical forests. The group contains two to six species, depending on the author. Although these birds occupy similar niches and have traditionally been grouped, they are not all related: the solitary eagles are related to the black hawks and the Philippine eagle to the snake eagles. Harpy eagles (proposed subfamily Harpiinae) Harpia harpyja, harpy eagle ― Central and South America. Morphnus guianensis, crested eagle ― Central and South America. Harpyopsis novaeguineae, Papuan eagle ― New Guinea. Philippine eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi, Philippine eagle ― Philippines. Solitary eagles Chaco eagle or crowned solitary eagle, Buteogallus (formerly Harpyhaliaetus) coronatus ― South America. Solitary eagle or montane solitary eagle, Buteogallus (formerly Harpyhaliaetus) solitarius ― South America. Species Martial eagle in Namibia. Philippine eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi in Southern Philippines. Wedge-tailed eagle in Australia. Eastern imperial eagle – in Israel Major new research into eagle taxonomy suggests that the important genera Aquila and Hieraaetus are not composed of nearest relatives, and it is likely that a reclassification of these genera will soon take place, with some species being moved to Lophaetus or Ictinaetus.[20] Bonelli's eagle and the African hawk-eagle have been moved from Hieraaetus to Aquila. Either the greater spotted eagle and lesser spotted eagle should move from Aquila to join the long-crested eagle in Lophaetus, or, perhaps better, all three of these species should move to Ictinaetus with the black eagle. The steppe eagle and tawny eagle, once thought to be conspecific, are not even each other's nearest relatives. Family Accipitridae Main article: Accipitridae Subfamily Buteoninae – hawks (buzzards), true eagles and seaeagles Genus Geranoaetus Black-chested buzzard-eagle, Geranoaetus melanoleucus Genus Harpyhaliaetus Chaco eagle, Harpyhaliaetus coronatus Solitary eagle, H. solitarius Genus Morphnus Crested eagle, Morphnus guianensis Genus Harpia Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja Genus Pithecophaga Philippine eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi Genus Harpyopsis Papuan eagle, Harpyopsis novaeguineae Genus Spizaetus Black hawk-eagle, S. tyrannus Ornate hawk-eagle, S. ornatus Black-and-white hawk-eagle, S. melanoleucus – formerly Spizastur Black-and-chestnut eagle, S. isidori – formerly Oroaetus Genus Nisaetus – previously included in Spizaetus Changeable hawk-eagle, N. cirrhatus Flores hawk-eagle N. floris – earlier a subspecies, S. c. floris Sulawesi hawk-eagle, N. lanceolatus Mountain hawk-eagle, N. nipalensis Legge's hawk-eagle, Nisaetus kelaarti – previously a race of S. nipalensis Blyth's hawk-eagle, N. alboniger Javan hawk-eagle, N. bartelsi (Northern) Philippine hawk-eagle, N. philippensis Pinsker's hawk-eagle (Southern Philippine hawk-eagle), Nisaetus pinskeri – earlier S. philippensis pinskeri Wallace's hawk-eagle, N. nanus Genus Lophaetus Long-crested eagle, Lophaetus occipitalis – possibly belongs in Ictinaetus Genus Stephanoaetus Crowned eagle, Stephanoaetus coronatus Malagasy crowned eagle, †Stephanoaetus mahery Genus Polemaetus Martial eagle, Polemaetus bellicosus Genus Hieraaetus Ayres's hawk-eagle, H. ayresii Little eagle, H. morphnoides Pygmy eagle, H. weiskei – previously subspecies H. m. weiskei Booted eagle, H. pennatus Haast's eagle, †H. moorei Genus Lophotriorchis Rufous-bellied eagle, L. kienerii A steppe eagle in Lahore Zoo, Pakistan Genus Aquila Bonelli's eagle, Aquila fasciata – formerly Hieraaetus fasciatus African hawk-eagle, A. spilogaster – formerly in Hieraaetus Cassin's hawk-eagle, A. africana – formerly in Hieraaetus or Spizaetus genera Golden eagle, A. chrysaetos Eastern imperial eagle, A. heliaca Spanish imperial eagle A. adalberti Steppe eagle, A. nipalensis Tawny eagle, A. rapax Greater spotted eagle, A. clanga – to be moved to Lophaetus or Ictinaetus Lesser spotted eagle, A. pomarina – to be moved to Lophaetus or Ictinaetus Indian spotted eagle, A. hastata – to be moved to Lophaetus or Ictinaetus Verreaux's eagle, A. verreauxii Gurney's eagle, A. gurneyi Wahlberg's eagle, A. wahlbergi – to be moved to Hieraaetus Wedge-tailed eagle, A. audax Genus Ictinaetus Black eagle, Ictinaetus malayensis Genus Haliaeetus White-tailed eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla Bald eagle, H. leucocephalus Steller's sea eagle, H. pelagicus African fish eagle, H. vocifer White-bellied sea eagle, H. leucogaster Sanford's sea eagle, H. sanfordi Madagascar fish eagle, H. vociferoides Pallas' sea eagle, H. leucoryphus Genus Ichthyophaga Lesser fish eagle, Ichthyophaga humilis Grey-headed fish eagle, I. ichthyaetus Short-toed snake eagle in flight Subfamily Circaetinae: snake-eagles Genus Terathopius Bateleur, Terathopius ecaudatus Genus Circaetus Short-toed snake eagle, Circaetus gallicus Black-chested snake eagle, C. pectoralis Brown snake eagle, C. cinereus Fasciated snake eagle, C. fasciolatus Western banded snake eagle, C. cinerascens Genus Dryotriorchis Congo serpent eagle, D. spectabilis Genus Spilornis Crested serpent eagle, Spilornis cheela Central Nicobar serpent eagle, S. minimus (subspecies or species) Great Nicobar serpent eagle, S. klossi Mountain serpent eagle, S. kinabaluensis Sulawesi serpent eagle, S. rufipectus Philippine serpent eagle, S. holospilus Andaman serpent eagle, S. elgini Genus Eutriorchis Madagascar serpent eagle, Eutriorchis astur In culture Eagles, a Chinese Ming period painting. Located at the National Palace Museum Etymology The modern English term for the bird is derived from Latin: aquila by way of French: aigle. The origin of aquila is unknown, but it is believed to possibly derive from aquilus (meaning dark-colored, swarthy, or blackish) as a reference to the plumage of eagles. Old English used the term earn, related to Scandinavia's ørn/örn. It is similar to other Indo-European terms for "bird" or "eagle", including Greek: ὄρνις (ornís), Russian: орёл (orël), and Welsh: eryr. In the southern part of Finland, near the Gulf of Finland, is the town of Kotka, which literally means "eagle", while the town of L'Aquila in the central part of Italy literally means "the eagle". The sculpture of eagle at the top of the fountain at Plac Orła Białego in Szczecin, Poland In Britain before 1678, eagle referred specifically to the golden eagle, with the other native species, the white-tailed eagle, being known as erne. The modern name "golden eagle" for aquila chrysaetos was introduced by the naturalist John Ray.[citation needed] The village of Eagle in Lincolnshire, England, has nothing to do with the bird; its name is derived from the Old English words for "oak" and "wood" (compare Oakley).[23] Religion and folklore Representation of an eagle at Rio Carnival, 2014 Garuda, the Vahana of Lord Vishnu, depicted with an eagle's beak and wings In ancient Sumerian mythology, the mythical king Etana was said to have been carried into heaven by an eagle.[24] Classical writers such as Lucan and Pliny the Elder claimed that the eagle was able to look directly at the sun, and that they forced their fledglings to do the same. Those that blinked would be cast from the nest. This belief persisted until the Medieval era.[25] The eagle is the patron animal of the ancient Greek god Zeus. In particular, Zeus was said to have taken the form of an eagle in order to abduct Ganymede, and there are numerous artistic depictions of the eagle Zeus bearing Ganymede aloft, from Classical times up to the present (see illustrations in the Ganymede (mythology) page.)[26] Psalm 103 (in Greek, Latin, and English) mentions renewing one's youth "as the eagle" (although the Hebrew word נשר apparently means vulture). Augustine of Hippo gives a curious explanation of this in his commentary on the Psalms.[27] An eagle is a common form in the Anglican tradition, often used to support the Bible because of the symbolism of spreading the gospel over the world. Additional symbolic meanings for "eagle" include the pronouncements to the Israelites in Exodus 19:4; Psalms 103:5 and Isaiah 40:31. The United States eagle feather law stipulates that only individuals of certifiable Native American ancestry enrolled in a federally recognized tribe are legally authorized to obtain eagle feathers for religious or spiritual reasons.[28] In Canada, the poaching of eagle feathers for the booming U.S. market has sometimes resulted in the arrests of First Nations person for the crime.[29] The Moche people of ancient Peru worshiped the eagle and often depicted eagles in their art.[30] Heraldry Main article: Eagle (heraldry) This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (July 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Coat of Arms of United States Coat of Arms of Austria Coat of Arms of Kotka, Finland Eagles are an exceptionally common symbol in heraldry, being considered the "King of Birds" in contrast to the lion, the "King of Beasts". Whereas the lion (e.g. England) usually represents a kingdom, the eagle is symbolic of an empire. They are particularly popular in Germanic countries such as Austria, due to their association with the Holy Roman Empire. The eagle of the Holy Roman Empire was two-headed, supposedly representing the two divisions, East and West, of the old Roman Empire. This motif, derived from the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire was also adopted by the Russian Empire and is still featured in the Flag of Albania. The Roman eagle was preceded by the eagle of Ptolemaic Egypt and the Achaemenid Empire. In the coat of arms of Kotka, Finland, the eagle is depicted carrying an anchor and the caduceus on its feet. Heraldic eagles are most often found displayed, i.e. with their wings and legs extended. They can also occur close, i.e. with their wings folded, or rising, i.e. about to take flight. The heads, wings, and legs of eagles can also be found independently. Notes  "There are four major groups of eagles: fish eagles, booted eagles, snake eagles and giant forest eagles."[18] References  del Hoyo, J.; Elliot, A. & Sargatal, J. (editors). (1994). Handbook of the Birds of the World Volume 2: New World Vultures to Guineafowl. Lynx Edicions. ISBN 84-87334-15-6  Shlaer, Robert (1972). "An Eagle's Eye: Quality of the Retinal Image" (PDF). Science. 176 (4037): 920–922. Bibcode:1972Sci...176..920S. doi:10.1126/science.176.4037.920. PMID 5033635. S2CID 8034443. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2012.  Leclerc, Georges; Louis, Comte de Buffon (2010). The Natural History of Birds: From the French of the Count de Buffon; Illustrated with Engravings, and a Preface, Notes, and Additions, by the Translator. Cambridge University Press. pp. 60–. ISBN 978-1-108-02298-9. Archived from the original on 29 April 2016.  Grambo, Rebecca L. (2003). Eagles. Voyageur Press. ISBN 978-0-89658-363-4. 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(Musée national du Moyen Âge, hôtel de Cluny, Paris) A ring is a round band, usually made of metal, worn as ornamental jewelry. The term "ring" by itself always denotes jewellery worn on the finger; when worn as an ornament elsewhere, the body part is specified within the term, e.g., earrings, neck rings, arm rings, and toe rings. Rings always fit snugly around or in the part of the body they ornament, so bands worn loosely, like a bracelet, are not rings. Rings may be made of almost any hard material: wood, bone, stone, metal, glass, gemstone or plastic. They may be set with gemstones (diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald) or with other types of stone or glass. Although some people wear rings as mere ornaments or as conspicuous displays of wealth, rings have symbolic functions respecting marriage, exceptional achievement, high status or authority, membership in an organization, and the like. Rings can be made to sport insignia which may be impressed on a wax seal or outfitted with a small compartment in which to conceal things. In myth, fable, and fiction, rings are often endowed with spiritual or supernatural significance. History The parts of a ring: 1) hoop, 2) shoulder, 3) bezel, and 4) stone or gem in setting or mounting Ancient India Rings[1] and other types of jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, bangles and pendants have been discovered from the 3rd millennium BC Indus Valley Civilization. Factories of small beads have been discovered in Lothal, India.[2] Ancient Near East Rings have been found in tombs in Ur dating back to circa 2500 BC.[3] The Hittite civilization produced rings, including signet rings, only a few of which have been discovered.[4] People in Old Kingdom Egypt wore a variety of rings, of which a few examples have been found, including the famous scarab design.[4] Rings became more common during the Egyptian Middle Kingdom, containing increasingly complex designs.[4] Egyptians made not only metal rings but rings from faience, some of which were used as new year gifts.[5] Native styles were superseded by Greek and Roman fashions during the Ptolemaic dynasty.[4] Archaic and classical Greek Archaic Greek rings were to some extent influenced by Egyptian rings, although they tended to be less substantial and were not generally used as working signet rings.[6] As gold was not locally available, rings made in the eastern colonies tended to be made from silver and bronze, while Etruscans used gold.[6] The classical period showed a shift away from bronze to a wider adoption of silver and gold. The most typical design of the period involved a lozenge bezel mounting an intaglio device.[7] Over time, the bezel moved towards a more circular form.[7] Roman Rings Henig II rings from the Snettisham Jeweller's Hoard During the early and middle imperial era (first two centuries AD), a typical Roman ring consisted of a thick hoop that tapered directly into a slightly wider bezel.[8] An engraved oval gem would be embedded within the bezel with the top of the gem only rising slightly above the surrounding ring material.[8] Such rings are known as Henig II and III/Guiraud 2 in formal academic parlance or simply as Roman rings to modern jewellers.[8] In general, Roman rings became more elaborate in the third and fourth centuries AD.[9] High and Late Middle Ages in Europe During this period, it was fashionable for several rings to be worn on each hand and each finger. Rings during this period were mostly made from copper-based alloys, silver or gold.[10] Gems became common after 1150, along with the belief that certain gems had the power to help or protect the wearer in various ways.[10] Engraved rings were produced using Lombardic script until around 1350, when it was replaced by Gothic script.[10] Some of the inscriptions were devotional, others romantic in nature.[10][11] For romantic inscriptions, French was the language of choice.[11] An increasing use of contracts and other documents requiring formal seals meant that signet rings became more important from the 13th century onwards.[10] Ring location Each finger had a symbolic association or meaning (most of which were lost in antiquity and varied with culture) for the placement of a ring, significant to observers. The fourth digit or ring finger of the left hand has become the customary place to wear betrothal, engagement and wedding rings in much of the world, though in certain countries the right hand finger is used.[12] This custom was practically established as norm during World War II.[13] The use of the fourth finger of the left hand (the 'ring finger') is associated with an old belief that the left hand's ring finger is connected by a vein directly to the heart: the vena amoris, or vein of love. This idea was in vogue in the 16th and 17th century England, when Henry Swinburne referred to it in his book about marriage.[14] It can be traced to ancient Rome, when Aulus Gellius cited Appianus as saying that the ancient Egyptians had found a fine nerve linking the fourth finger to the heart.[15] Occasionally rings have been re-purposed to hang from bracelets or necklaces.[16] The signet ring is traditionally worn on the left pinky or little finger.[17] A birthstone ring and/or "birthday" stone ring is customarily worn on the first finger of the right hand and indicates respectively the month and day of the week in and on which the bearer was born. Amulet rings, meaningful for various purposes from protection (pentacle rings) to augmenting personal attributes (wisdom, confidence, social status etc.), are worn on various fingers, often depending on the intent of the ring's design or attributes of the stone inset. Although it has been thought that amulet rings worn on specific fingers for specific purposes enhanced their powers, most people simply wear them on any finger on which they fit. Thumb rings were originally worn to protect the thumb from injuries caused by the launching of arrows and are a sign of an archer. Size Main article: Ring size While the ISO standard defines ring size in terms of the inner circumference (measured in millimeters), various countries still use traditional sizing systems. Sizing beads, which functionally reduce the ring size, are small metal beads added to the inner surface of a ring to hold it in place against the finger; they have the advantage of being easily added or removed. Styles After several thousand years of ring manufacture, the total number of styles produced is vast. Even cataloging the rings of a single civilization, such as the Romans, presents a major challenge. As a result, the following list should be considered to be very limited. Ring Image Usage Aqiq ring A carnelian or agate ring worn by some Muslims in imitation of Muhammad. Birthstone ring Usually a slender, simple ring (sometimes consisting of a band), set with the wearer's birthstone or the birthstone of the wearer's spouse. Such birthstone rings as the Mother's ring can be worn set with various birthstones. Some couples wear birthstones set with a wedding anniversary month birthstone as well as other commemorative stones. Cameo (carving) ring Cameo ring bm 2014.JPG A plain hoop mounted by a table setting, into which is affixed a carved cameo. This ring style is exceedingly ancient and was more commonly worn by men than women. Ancient cameos depicted pagan gods, Christian saints and even self-portraits. Multi-coloured stone and often marble or porphyry was most desirable, as it produced a striped, layered or three-dimensional effect. The modern cameo ring usually shows the profile of a goddess or a Roman soldier. Championship ring a.k.a. sports ring Kastenring.jpg A ring presented to members of winning teams in professional sports leagues as well as college tournaments in the Americas. The best known of these are the Super Bowl ring and World Series ring. Also, in professional American sports leagues—such as the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball (MLB)—the runners-up of the league championship game/series are awarded a ring, being the champion of their conference (sub-league). Claddagh ring Claddaghring.jpg An Irish friendship, courtship or engagement ring. It is traditionally used to indicate the state of romantic availability. In recent times it is commonly worn as a wedding ring. In centuries past, this ring was bequeathed from a mother to daughter, though men also wore it. Class ring Class Ring.JPG Worn by students and alumni in commemoration of their graduation. Cocktail ring An oversized ladies' ring with a large center stone often surrounded by tiny stones. Nearly any oversized ladies' ring may be termed "cocktail". This is the most common type of costume jewellery ring and is also known as a cluster ring, statement ring and/or dinner ring.[18] Doctoral ring Doktorsring Uppsala filfak.JPG A gold ring worn by a scholar who earns a doctoral degree at a Danish or Swedish university. In America it is common for priests who have earned their doctorate in theology to wear such a ring on the ring finger of their right hand. Ecclesiastical ring Ring of the Archbishop Albero von Montreuil.jpg A religious ring, either of authority for clerics or as some other special religious symbol. When worn by bishops or higher-ranking priests, it is called "Episcopal ring". Engagement ring Wedding and Engagement Rings 2151px.jpg A ring was given to and worn by a woman signifying her engagement to be married. Eternity ring Eternity ring 1.jpg A ring symbolizing eternity with a partner. These are often given in lieu of engagement rings, as when former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown purchased one for his wife (as a recompense for not having originally proposed to her with an engagement ring).[19] Fede ring European - Ring with Clasped Right Hands - Walters 571636.jpg A ring style featuring two clasped hands. Finger armor ring [fr] Bague d'armes.JPG A ring style which spans from the base of the finger to just below the fingernail or middle of the second joint. This type of ring includes a bending joint. Gay Pride ring (a.k.a. "Rainbow ring") Representing gay pride, a ring which is usually a band, either set with seven stones or inlaid with seven enamelled lines, in the seven colours representing the Rainbow flag (LGBT movement). In decades past, a stone-set ring worn on the right hand ring finger or the pinky of either hand represented a call for gay equality.[citation needed] Giardinetti ring Giardinetti ring british museum2020.JPG Italian for 'little garden' a design which features an openwork bezel containing multiple small stones.[20] It was most prominent in the second half of the 18th century.[20] Gimmal ring Gimmal ring british museum.JPG Ring made of 2 or 3 hoops that are hinged at the back and meant to interlock and open; popular for betrothals in 16th- and 17th-century Europe Guard ring (a.k.a. ring-guard) A slender, slightly tighter-fitting ring designed to be placed on the finger after a large/loose ring, to prevent slippage and ring loss.[citation needed] Iron Ring, and Engineer's Ring Canadian Engineer Iron Ring.jpg Ring worn by American and Canadian engineers, after swearing the Engineer's Oath. This is often in the form of a crudely worked piece of iron; modern rings tend to be sleek steel, some with etched geometric designs. The ring is meant to be worn on the pinky (little) finger of the dominant hand at all times. This ring has been loosely associated with Rudyard Kipling. Key ring Key IMG 4319.JPG A ring with a key mounted on the bezel. Used by the Romans as both a means of carrying a key to their family valuables chest and to demonstrate their status within the family.[21] Memento mori ring Memento mori ring Norwich.JPG Largely dating from the 16th to the 17th centuries, memento rings featured a skull and the inscription Memento Mori ("Remember Death") sometimes combined with other features.[22] Mood ring Moodring1.jpg A novelty ring which changes colour in response to body temperature, using a thermochromic liquid crystal. Mother's ring A ring worn by a mother displaying the birthstone of each of her children, and sometimes including those of the mother and father.[citation needed] Mourning ring Mourning ring nms.JPG A ring worn in memory of someone who has died.[23] Also commonly called a "memorial ring". Use attested from at least the 14th century AD to the late 19th century.[23] Multi-finger ring Two or more laterally conjoined rings, designed to be worn on two, three, or four fingers; popularized by hip-hop culture.[citation needed] Penannular ring Fig 10.jpg Found in gold or gilded metal from Bronze Age Britain, these small thick incomplete circles are the wrong size and shape to be finger-rings and were probably worn as nose or ear-rings or attached to the hair or clothing.[24] Poison ring A ring consisting of a bezel with a compartment. Despite the name they were probably more commonly used to hold things like perfume or romantic keepsakes.[25] Posie ring Medieval gold posy ring 2005T99.jpg A ring with a lengthy inscription on its outer surface. These were commonly used as engagement and wedding rings. Also referred to as "posy" or "poesy" rings in reference to the line of poetry most commonly used in the inscription. Portrait ring Ring med Karl X Gustav, 1650-tal - Livrustkammaren - 97892.tif Ring with a small portrait, most common during the 17th century Pre-engagement ring A small, inexpensive ring given to a partner, signifying the promise not to court anyone else.[26] Prison ring A typically plastic ring fashioned by hand in prisons.[27] Promise ring A ring worn to remind a person of a promise. These evolved in conjunction with wedding and religious vow rings in the sense that the ring represented the vow/promise. Purity ring Chastity ring.JPG A symbol of virginity and a vow to keep virginity in some religious cultures. Puzzle ring Puzzle ring solved.jpg Interlocking rings forming a single band. A famous example is the classic Cartier "Trinity" wedding ring. Regards ring A Victorian engagement ring with an implicit acrostic: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire. Rosary ring Ringrosary.JPG Also known as a Decade ring.[28] Ring worn around the finger with 10 indentations (or protrusions) and a cross as a bezel, representing one decade of a rosary. The rings are used to keep track of place in the prayer by rotating the ring on a finger and feeling the marks. Sewing ring Late medieval ring thimble (FindID 152522).jpg An early form of thimble Signet ring Baronnet-signet-ring.JPG An emblematic ring, often bearing a family coat of arms, some of which are fit for use to imprint a wax seal. In the event a seal or at least a representation of a seal is on the ring, it is called a "seal ring". The signet may bear anything from a custom-designed escutcheon to simple initials, in which case it is known as an initial ring. Sovereign ring A large solid gold ring set with a gold sovereign.[citation needed] SS-Ehrenring Nazi "honor ring" or "ring of honor". A plain silver band decorated with a death's head. Awarded to members of the Nazi SS (Schutzstaffel). A similar ring (in the form of a death's head) was also favored by the SS-SD (Schutzstaffel-Sicherheitsdienst) and was very secretive in design. There were in fact several different award rings during the Third Reich.[29] Technology ring The Technology ring is worn in Canada by certified engineering and applied science technologists and technicians.[30] Like an Iron Ring, it is worn on the little finger of the working (dominant) hand. Thumb ring WLA vanda jade thumb ring.jpg Originally thumb rings were used as an archery implement, mainly in eastern styles of archery. Thumb rings are an ancient custom. Toe ring ToeRingHavi.jpg Toe rings have a particular function in India. They are considered a customary ornament to be worn by married women.[31] Watch ring RingWatch.png A small watch fashioned to be worn as a ring.[citation needed] Wedding ring Weddingring.JPG A ring presented at the time of marriage to signify espousal and marital commitment. Originally worn only by women, it is now common for both spouses to wear such a ring. Midi ring A ring worn above the knuckle. It was popular in fashion around 2012.[citation needed] Notable individual rings Iffland-Ring, held by a series of German-language actors since the 18th century, presently held by German actor Jens Harzer Hans-Reinhart-Ring, a Swiss theatre award Ring of the Fisherman, the signet ring of the Pope Chequers Ring – a ring that belonged to Elizabeth I of England In myth and fiction Ring of Gyges, a legendary ring of invisibility, mentioned by Plato Andvaranaut, in Norse mythology, a cursed ring that can make gold Magic ring, a ring that has magical properties Draupnir, a self-multiplying gold ring depicted in Norse mythology The One Ring, from J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Safety A method of removing a ring. Wearing a ring can in some cases be a safety concern, when the ring is made of a material stronger than the hand, fully encircles the digit, and catches onto an immovable object. This can result in serious injury (degloving), amputation, or ring avulsion.[32][33] Some recommend specifically not to use a ring while operating machinery or playing sports. If a ring catches on rotating machinery, or the ring of a falling person catches on a stationary object, the wearer may suffer injury. For these reasons, some workplaces require employees to remove their rings temporarily while performing certain tasks or when in certain areas of a workplace. Despite the ring's symbolic appeal as a solid band around the finger, modern jewelers are sometimes known to modify rings such that, at worst, they only tear the flesh of the wearer's finger in cases like those above-mentioned.[citation needed] Such "breakaway" modifications have not yet achieved popularity as standard designs.[citation needed] If the area near a ring is injured, the ring is removed immediately, before the injury starts to swell.[34] Pulling rings off forcefully may worsen the swelling. Relaxation, elevation, icing, lubrication, and rotating the ring as if unscrewing it may help. If these methods don't work, it may be possible to remove the ring by temporarily wrapping the finger with a slick string (something like dental floss), passing the inner end of the thread under the ring, and then unwrapping it, pushing the ring ahead of the unwrapping string. Failing that, a doctor may remove it by other methods.[35] Other types Arm rings Earring Neck rings Pinky ring See also Wikimedia Commons has media related to Finger rings. Birthstones Jewellery cleaning Metal casting Ring of O Seal of Solomon (Solomon's ring, a.k.a. ring of Solomon) Smart ring Titanium ring References  Studies in the Development of Ornaments and Jewellery in Proto-historic India, Volume 41. p. 130. Finger rings and ring stones have been found at practically all levels of the Indus Valley Civilization  Williams, Brian (2016). Daily Life in the Indus Valley Civilization. Raintree. p. 27. ISBN 9781406298574.  Tait, Hugh, ed. (2006). 7000 Years of Jewellery. British Museum Press. pp. 23–24. ISBN 9780714150321.  Taylor, Gerald; Scarisbrick, Diana (1978). Finger Rings From Ancient Egypt to the Present Day. Ashmolean Museum. p. 31. ISBN 0-900090-54-5.  Ogden, Jack (1992). Ancient jewellery Interpreting the past. University of California Press. p. 60. ISBN 0520080300.  Taylor, Gerald; Scarisbrick, Diana (1978). Finger Rings From Ancient Egypt to the Present Day. Ashmolean Museum. p. 33. ISBN 0-900090-54-5.  Taylor, Gerald; Scarisbrick, Diana (1978). Finger Rings From Ancient Egypt to the Present Day. Ashmolean Museum. p. 34. ISBN 0-900090-54-5.  Johns, Catherine (1996). The Jewellery of Roman Britain Celtic and classical Traditions. Routledge. p. 42. ISBN 9780415516129.  Johns, Catherine (1996). The Jewellery of Roman Britain Celtic and classical Traditions. Routledge. p. 48. ISBN 9780415516129.  Campbell, Marian (2009). Medieval Jewellery in Europe 1100–1500. 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  • Condition: New without tags
  • Condition: In Excellent Condition
  • Number of Diamonds: 1
  • Shape: Asymmetrical
  • Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding
  • Main Stone Colour: Silver
  • Metal: Unknown
  • Secondary Stone: No Stone
  • Colour: Gold
  • Main Stone: No Stone
  • Ring Size: Adjustable
  • Main Stone Treatment: Unknown
  • Department: Unisex Adults
  • Diamond Colour Grade: Z
  • Main Stone Shape: Princess
  • Base Metal: Unknown
  • Style: Band
  • Number of Gemstones: 1
  • Main Stone Creation: Unknown
  • Cut Grade: Poor
  • Material: Metal
  • Total Carat Weight: 1
  • Coloured Diamond Intensity: Faint
  • Certification: AGI
  • Diamond Clarity Grade: Very Slightly Included (VS2)
  • Setting Style: Bar
  • Brand: Eagle
  • Type: Ring
  • Era: Undated
  • Band Width: 5 mm
  • Jewellery Department: Costume
  • Country of Origin: Great Britain

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