Pinky Ring Guide - Gentleman's Gazette

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What is a pinky ring?
A ring worn on the fifth finger also known as the pinky finger.

Why do men wear rings on their pinky finger and not on their index finger, ring finger or thumb?
For most of modern history, men's rings were always a symbol of wealth, social class and your prestige. Often they were worn to make a specific statement such as in a signet ring.

Pinky rings today are more of a fashion statement and an expression of your style than they are an association with tradition or to display your social class or status.

Additionally pinky rings were made out of solid metal such as solid gold in ten, fourteen or eighteen karat maybe sometimes even nine karat. You could also find them in sterling silver or in platinum.

In terms of the shape of the stone or the details for the engravings on the ring the sky is basically the limit. And if you look at my ring collection you can get an idea of what the possibilities are. Every once in a while you see a small diamond in a brilliant cut set to the left and to the right of the center stone which is a very classic look. Stones that are particularly good for pinky rings are turquoise, bloodstone onyx, lapis lazuli, tiger's eye, tourmaline, malachite and star sapphires.

So why should you wear a pinky ring?
Basically, for the same reason, you wear most of your other clothes and accessories. Simply because you like it and you want to express your own style.

Pinky Ring Do's and Don'ts?
Don't go with oversized pinky rings
Don't mix metals.
Don't buy overly ostentatious rings
Do match the metal color of your pinky ring
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Gentleman's Gazette

[tristan-bbzj]

"also there were rebels like Winston Churchill who wore their pinky ring on their right ringfinger" Sven Raphael Schneider, 2018

[davefox]

I had my great-grandfather's gold signet ring sized down, and now I wear it on my left pinky finger. Looks regal.

[zDoMinaTe]

Gentleman’s Gazette feels like the uncle I never had...

[barewheels]

I see some comments mentioning the rarity of pinky rings nowadays, but where I live (Kuwait, and probably other ME countries as well) such rings are still commonly used, usually worn on the ring and pinky fingers, though to be fair they're more common with the older generation. Agate and turquois are the most popularly used, but you'll find other stones as well such as emerald, topaz, amethyst etc. as well as chinese steel. Personally I wear a small silver ring with a dome agate on top and a few very small turquoise stones on the sides :).

[horseenthusiast]

That was a fascinating video! I'm a young lady who loves Victorian clothing and jewelry-making, so talking about classic fashion and the history of pinky rings is very fun to me. My favourite pinky ring is one I was bequeathed by my late great-grandma; she loved making jewelry too, and she really loved the sea. The pinky ring is a wonderful little one with a silver band that holds a domed and polished piece of abalone shell, with these wonderful little art nouveau style arms reaching to hold the shell. I'm glad to know that when I curate a few Victorian menswear outfits, I'll still be able to wear that ring with a good suit without being anachronistic.

[DSR]

Your orange ring from your personal collection is my favorite. I would wear it on my right ring finger. I wish I had it or one extremely similar. The style and color are perfect!

[Conkers_Den]

Everything about this video is literal quality

[Ike_AW]

My grandpa gave me a copper ring. I was confused witch finger to wear it on, but this video helped alot! Thank you!

[Drakefadeley]

I have my great grandfather's ring and he always put it on his pinky I guess he got it in 1878 it has a medium size diamond and Stirling silver iner ring and 12 carrot gold on the outside

[terryrambone]

Love this video series, it has helped me step up my style game considerably over the last few years but I plan to break some of those rules detailed in this video. My pinky ring will be gold and micropavé set across the face and 75% down the shank, people are free to think what they like and that's cool if they consider it gaudy, it's definitely going to be in the eyes of older cats. Today a touch of flash on the pinky is perfect if the person has the confidence and style to wear it.

[schrisdellopoulos]

GG videos are my new favorite on YouTube. My father owned a men's haberdashery called Louie the Hatter in Detroit.
Growing up in Grosse Pointe, clothes were then always a big part of our lives. Kids in the nbhd wore paper gangster style hats for Halloween and I got to choose between a few authentic Dobbs fedoras!
I've followed the Mod lifestyle since I was a teenager. It began in London in the 60s and has more retailers, shops, and designers now than ever before.
Mod was based on modernist jazz and its sharp dressed musicians mixed with the American Ivy league look.
Some popular brands are Fred Perry, Ben Sherman, and Gabicci vintage.
Some staple pieces are the Baracuta Harrington jacket, Clark's desert boots, slim cut polos and Levi's Sta Prest.
Suits are usually three button, narrow botch collar, center vent and a ticket pocket. Most often light fabric in interesting colours. Trousers are flat front and narrow.
Please consider a Mod video, I'd be glad to help with the writing 😊.

[clifforddodson]

Just started watching these videos. Very good information. I like that he encompasses everything from rings to shoes and puts it all together.

[bw]

THANK YOU FOR PASSING ON AND DOCUMENTING THIS KNOWLEDGE

[tommyd.]

I have always worn a pinky, its a personal statement. And your correct about the negative connotation.

[JohnSmith-dqdx]

Bro. Just... Bro. Your entire channel is a service to all of the men who wish to dress properly. You are an absolute G. I wish you success, love, and happiness in your life.

On a side note, something that you may find interesting is that I wear my pinky ring on the right hand because it's the same side that I wear my watch. When you mentioned people such as Prince Charles, I noticed that he wore it on the left WITH a watch. I am curious as to how many people wore their pinky ring on the same side as their watch, do you see any connection there?

[stefanschleps]

Wonderful. Well written, proffesionally produced and executed! Keep it up!
All the best. Herr Schleps.
Wein.

[justamason]

Also... The pinky it was the finger where you wore rings for organizations and clubs. FDR and churchill wore their freemason ring on their pinky...
As do i

[DimitricCispo]

Nothing more classy then that pinky ring 😁

[Officialhelpkenet]

It'd be interesting to see a necklace guide on what kinds of necklaces are traditionally used and acceptable for men. I know growing up that the traditional necklace for men to wear was a necklace with a cross or similar symbol that they usually got for their confirmation ritual. Both my grandfather and my father wear one and I do too, but that might just be a local tradition. I'd be interested to hear what you know!

[NecooBabaa]

Nothing more classy than a gold diamant/ruby pinky ring