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Toe rings are popular in the Western world as an accessory for open shoes. In India, married women wear silver bichiya rings to indicate their status. Toe rings can be made of any metal, with gemstones or engravings. Sizing can be done with a measuring device or string. Standardized sizes are available up to size 14.
Toe rings are rings worn on the toes, and are now quite popular in the Western world. They are used as an accessory to dress the feet, and generally work best with open shoes. Historically, in parts of India, these rings, called bichiya, were and still are worn by married women to indicate their attached status. They are sold in sets, made of silver, and are worn on both the left and right toes next to the big toes.
In the United States and Canada, toe rings, worn by both men and women, are sold separately. They can be made of virtually any metal, although some metals will wear better than others. The weight of the body in 24 karat gold, for example, will cause the rings to warp. Silver is a frequent choice, as is gold plate over silver. Less expensive metals can be bent to accommodate fingers of different sizes and are a popular choice.
If you really want to show off those gorgeous fingers, look for rings with real gemstones. Rings with birthstones or other popular gemstones will cost more, but will provide a significant accent to your feet. For those who prefer toe rings that are more subdued, round plain rings are available in a variety of colors and metals. Rings can also be engraved with your name or various symbols. Celtic crosses and carvings are easy to find.
The more expensive toe rings usually need to be sized for the individual foot. You can download toe measuring devices, or alternatively take a piece of string or thread, wrap it around the toe, where it connects to the foot, and mark and measure the results. Make sure the string fits over your toe knuckle, or else you may have a hard time putting on or taking off your rings.
The following is a sizing guide for finger rings, which follows traditional ring sizes:
Size 1 = .8125 inches (2.0574 cm)
Size 1.5 = .875 inches (2.22cm)
Size 2 = .9375 inches (2.38 cm)
Size 2.5 = 1 inch (2.54 cm)
Size 3 = 1.06 inches (2.69 cm)
Size 3.5 = 1.125 inches (2.86 cm)
Size 4 = 1.1875 inches (3.02 cm)
Size 4.5 = 1.875 inches (4.77 cm)
Size 5 = 1.9375 inches (4.92 cm)
Size 5.5 = 2 inches (5.08 cm)
Size 6 = 2.06 inches (5.23 cm)
Size 6.5 = 2.125 inches (5.4 cm)
Size 7 = 2.1875 inches (5.56 cm)
Size 7.5 = 2.25 inches (5.72 cm)
Size 8 = 2.3125 inches (5.87 cm)
Depending on your style, sizes can easily go up to a size 14, plus a toe circumference of three inches (7.62 cm). It’s a good idea to check with individual jewelers to see what sizes are available and if they use standardized toe ring sizes.
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