Ring from Shinola Detroit
Sketch of my Artifact
My Artifact
Function:
- Symbol of social status
- Decoration in fashion
- Wedding ring (most people wear a wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand in this world since the use of the fourth finger of the left hand is associated with an old belief that the left hand’s ring finger is connected by a vein directly to the heart: the vein of love.
- self-fulfillment needs (wearing certain rings on one’s fingers can make him or her feel empowered.) Ex.
Thumb rings, which can represents a sign of wealth or influence.
Fabrication:
- Rings are most often made of metal but can be of almost any material: metal, plastic, stone, wood, bone, glass, or gemstone. They may be set with a stone or stones, often a gemstone such as diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald.
Form:
During the ancient ages in Europe, rings are transformed into different types and each of them has a certain meaning or significance in an individual’s life.
The parts of a ring. 1. Hoop. 2. Shoulder. 3. Bezel. 4. Stone or gem in setting or mounting.
Championship ring a.k.a. sports ring
Claddagh ring: an Irish friendship, courtship or engagement ring.
A sewing ring: an early form of thimble.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_(jewellery)
- What did you find out about your artifact that was the most surprising?
During the time of researching my artifact, I found out that there were various types of rings and each of them was given a certain significance by people from different period of time. The most familiar type of ring was the engaged ring or wedding ring since it had become a traditional concept that wedding rings represented the sign of marriage and marital commitment. It was surprising to know that people used to have an old belief that the left hand’s ting finger was connected by a vein directly to the heart.
- If I were to re-make or produce this artifact, this is what I would change about it based on my research:
Based on my research, I would like to change the form of my artifact by combining other types of rings together to create a unique shape and also try to mix diverse materials to produce a completely new material, which could help everyone relax or release their feelings. Since I have learned that a variety of rings may have significant meaning, I want to make this unique product for people who are under medical treatment or unstable mental health in order to help them a little bit about their health condition.
