Friendship Rings for Women: A Symbol of Love Between Friends

Having a cherished friend is one of the most important things in the world.  A girl can never have too many friends, but there is usually one special someone that could be considered a bosom buddy, or in more modern terms, a BFF; best friend forever.  When you have someone you consider to be your very best friend, you may want to consider exchanging friendship rings for women with her.  Friendship rings have been around for centuries.  They are similar to promise rings for couples, which are given to symbolize a romantic linking with intent to become engaged; friendship rings are exchanged by friends who have no romantic feelings for one another, but are forever linked together in a platonic relationship.

Characteristics of Friendship Rings for Women

Sometimes sold in pairs, friendship rings generally do not contain gemstones.  Of course, the style and type of rings worn as friendship rings is entirely up to the friends picking out the rings.  Gold and silver friendship rings are the most common, but titanium and stainless steel can also be found.  Styles vary greatly; the choices available should accommodate the tastes and lifestyles of just about everyone.  Some rings are actually made to fit together, and when separated, each friend has half of a complete design.

Black Hills Gold Ladies Claddagh Friendship Ring from Amazon.com

A common characteristic of friendship rings for best friends is an engraving or design that is etched into the ring.  The engraving might say “Friends”, “BFF”, or “Friends Forever”.  The rings may also have a design etched, engraved, or enameled design on them such as a symbol that has meaning to the friends, like a heart.  Some friendship ring sets are already engraved with sayings, and will usually be cheaper than buying rings that are not engraved already and have to have the engraving added.

Options for Friendship Rings

Keep in mind that if you want to purchase rings to signify a deep friendship with someone, you are not limited to rings labeled as “friendship rings”.  Another option would be to purchase identical rings not originally intended to be friendship rings, and have them engraved with a saying or initials.  If you would rather exchange rings with gemstones, this might be a better option for you.

This would be a good idea if you are looking for rings with a theme, such as Irish friendship rings, sometimes known as Claddah rings.  These beautiful rings originally symbolized the romantic availability of a woman; now, they are widely considered to signify friendship.  They feature a set of hands holding a heart, with a crown sitting atop the heart.  One of the most beautiful Claddagh rings you can buy is a Black Hills Gold Claddagh ring.  It features yellow, rose and green gold and would be a wonderful option for friends who feel an especially strong bond.  Have it engraved on the inside with a special quote and it will instantly become a friendship ring that will be cherished for years to come.  The Pandora Jewelry Company also has some beautiful rings in their collections that would make heirloom-quality friendship rings for women.

Friendship rings are very special symbols of the way best friends feel about one another.  Whether they are gold, silver, titanium or stainless steel, a friendship ring says you have a special person in your life who would do anything for you, and you would do the same for them.  If you are lucky enough to have someone like that in your life, then exchanging friendship rings is a wonderful way to tell the world about your special best friend forever!

And just to set the record straight, maybe the title of this article really should be “Friendship Rings for Women and Men: A Symbol of Love Between Friends”.  After all, women aren’t the only ones who have best friends.  Best friends could consist of two women, two men, or a woman and a man.  My husband and I fall into that third category; we are married to one another, yet we consider ourselves to also be best friends.

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