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Creative Ring
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Cameo ring - A plain hoop mounted by a table setting, into which was affixed a carved cameo (in profile). This ring style is exceedingly ancient and was more commonly worn by men than by women. Most commonly, the 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.
Championship ring - A ring presented to members of winning teams in professional business leagues as well as college tournaments in America, Mexico and Canada.
Claddagh ring - 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 mother to daughter, though men also wore it.
Class ring - Worn by students and alumni in commemoration of their graduation.
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