A
toe ring is an ornamental ring worn on any of the toes. It is
exclusively worn by women. Toe rings are beautifully designed and are a
fashion symbol. These costume jewellery pieces are made out of various
inexpensive metals and non-metals. They are mostly commonly worn on the
second toe of either feet.Toe rings have been traditionally worn in India as a symbol of married state by many Hindu women. It is also known as bichiya/bichhiya. In the western countries including USA, wearing toe rings is a relatively new fashion. While in India, toe ring are generally worn in pairs, the western countries, these fashion jewellery pieces re either worn single or in uneven numbers.
Materials Used
Toe rings are popular pieces of costume jewellery essentially worn by women. These toe rings are stylishly designed to meet the varying tastes of consumers. Different types of toe rings are manufactured using variety of materials used. Some of the popular types are:
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Stainless Steel Toe Rings: These toe rings are available in modern designs and can vary from thin rings to chunky rings with stones encrusted on it. The demand of these toe rings is high. China, India, Italy are some of the prominent manufacturing countries of these jewellery pieces. |
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Sterling Silver Toe Rings:
These toe rings are smoothly polished and one of the most sold type of toe rings in the international markets. The rings are worn by young women. Styles can vary from stone studded to engraved. |
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White Metal Toe Rings: These toe rings look like platinum and can be worn on both formal and casual occasions. The toe rings are creatively designed and available in matte and gloss finish. |
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Glass Toe Rings: Stained, transparent and colored glass toe rings are are manufactured keeping in mind the current fashion trends. These costume jewellery pieces are a rage among young women and the relative inexpensiveness makes them all the more famous. |
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Plastic Toe Rings: These to rings consist of a plastic band in different colors, shapes and sizes. The costume jewellery piece is a must have young girls. Molded and high quality plastic used for designing these toe rings. animal figures, abstract and geometrical designs are quite popular. |
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Ivory Toe Rings: These toe rings have been in vogue for a long time. carved, engraved, toe rings with animal figures, floral designs are the most commonly sold. India manufactured stylish and high quality ivory toe rings for exporting to other countries. |
Design and Finish
This funky piece of jewellery is gaining popularity as it does not require body piercing. Both adjustable and non adjustable toe rings are designed using beads, gems, stones, crystals etc. Adjustable toe rings are open ended and fit on the toes of the wearer. Toe rings are available in both traditional and contemporary designs. Glass painted toe rings are also very popular among women.
