Don’t underestimate this small ring, a man’s dominance depends on it!

If you ask which jade piece is the most suitable and domineering-looking for men to wear, it must be the ring . Don’t underestimate it as just a small jade ring. Wearing it on your thumb will give you a sense of dominance and superiority .

The thumb ring appeared very early in ancient times and was originally called "韘" (shè) . "Shuowen Jiezi" says: "韘, shoot", meaning it is a tool used to assist in riding and shooting hunting. It was first seen in the Shang Dynasty and was very popular during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

The original purpose of the thumb ring was to be used as a hand protection . It was worn on the finger that hooked the bowstring to hold the bowstring. At the same time, when releasing the arrow, it can also prevent the rapidly retracting bowstring from scratching your fingers. The ancients also called it "ji", which has a similar meaning to "trigger", indicating that the function of the thumb ring is equivalent to a trigger.

Over thousands of years, the shapes of thumb rings have varied. The most important ones are the sloped wrench and the barrel wrench.

The sloped thumb wrench appeared early, and originally had a string groove, but it was later removed. In my country, the sloped thumb ring was used until the Ming Dynasty.

By the Qing Dynasty, the Manchus, as a nomadic people, were good at riding and shooting, so the thumb ring was an indispensable item.

But there is a slight difference between the Manchu thumb ring and the Han thumb ring: the Han thumb ring is trapezoidal when viewed from the side, that is, one side is higher and the other side is lower, while the Manchu thumb ring is generally cylindrical. The Eight Banners descendants at that time particularly admired jade and emerald rings.

"The wind blows behind my ears as the galloping horse; there is no space between the ribs of the floating elk. It is said that the engraving of jade is a good omen, and the feathers and strings are struck repeatedly in the same way." This is an imperial poem written by Emperor Qianlong in praise of jade thumb rings, which shows that he had a special liking for thumb rings.

▲A jadeite and Khotan jade ring made by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty

After the late Qing Dynasty, hot weapons gradually replaced cold weapons. The ring gradually lost its practical use and became a symbol of status. Over thousands of years, the small jade ring has evolved from a practical tool for archery to an object of appreciation. It records the long history of Chinese culture.

▲Emerald ring made by Li Lianying of the Qing Dynasty

"Jade" not only has the beauty of jade, but also has the profound meaning of "a gentleman compares his virtue to jade". Therefore, the ring made of beautiful jade condenses the long history and culture of China and integrates the ways of civil and martial arts. It can be enjoyed in the hand at any time, and can also serve as a warning in the heart at all times.

Compared with traditional ones, contemporary jade rings have many novel shapes and themes in carving. They are mostly made of white jade, blue-white jade, jasper, and jadeite. Their shapes, patterns, and other aspects are more in line with modern people's aesthetics.

Not only that, in addition to men, many women also like this domineering and exquisite jade ring.

As time flies and years pass, the jade ring continues to show the elegance of the finger for thousands of years. Elegance in form, freedom in heart.

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