The Power, Secret Meaning & History: Why Gentlemen, Gangsters & Entrepreneurs Wear Pinky Rings

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  • čas přidán 27. 05. 2024
  • In this video we'll take a look at the history, evolution, and secret meanings of the pinky ring-a statement accessory with ancient roots. I share a guide to the different types of pinky rings, their historical significance, misconceptions, how to wear them, their practical purposes, and why I believe they are as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago. I also discuss the pinky ring's cultural impact, from cinema to fashion and music, and some of its more infamous associations. Included are tips on the best places to buy one, and where to have your own bespoke ring made to start your own legacy. Join me for another quintessential Gentry video that revisits a much loved topic covered during the early days of the channel.
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  • @mmoolloo
    @mmoolloo Před 2 lety +1177

    In my culture (Mexico) signet rings are not a thing. However, I have a gold ring that my grandfather gave my dad when he was a young boy on the occasion of my aunt's 15th birthday. This ring was sized for my dad's 10 year-old ring finger which, coincidentally, fits my own adult pinky finger. The ring says "Luis", which is my dad's first name, as was my grandfather's and is mine. It is one of my most prized possessions and, while wearing a gold ring with your own name on it, especially on your pinky, is seen as a tacky thing here in Mexico, I wear it with pride almost every day.

    • @suzycreamchez123
      @suzycreamchez123 Před rokem +41

      That's a beautiful story.

    • @BoxerRick
      @BoxerRick Před rokem +41

      God bless you. Brother. I’m glad that you had that great relationship with your Dad. Mine was my hero. I lost my parents in my 20s and miss them everyday. I’m a ex army, construction worker and this made me tear up. Lol

    • @mmoolloo
      @mmoolloo Před rokem +12

      @@suzycreamchez123 Thank you!

    • @mmoolloo
      @mmoolloo Před rokem +32

      @@BoxerRick I'm sorry for your loss Rick, losing our heroes is tough, but honoring their memory being good men and, yes, occasionally tearing up when remembering them, is the best we can do. I didn't mean to imply that I lost my dad, he gave me his ring and my grandpa's Swiss Army Knife for my 35th birthday. He's fortunately still here and I try to make the best out of every minute I can spend with him.

    • @victorscortt3065
      @victorscortt3065 Před rokem +12

      I had a ring given to me by my father that meant a lot to me. It was gold. Ol Tiffany gentleman ring that had a place to carve something in it and I always planned to. It fit my dads ring finger which fit my pinky. Some piece of shit that I used to call my friend stole it with a few other things. Left me quite bitter.

  • @jamtree9746
    @jamtree9746 Před rokem +310

    My wife and I sadly parted company - I had my wedding ring melted down and re- cast as a pinky signet ring for my son - That way, the oath I took will always stay within the family .

  • @bruhdoe2984
    @bruhdoe2984 Před rokem +30

    I’m a female yet I have this gold signet ring made for me. It has a stag symbol and it made me feel powerful, confident especially when I have to deal with difficult clients. I wore it everyday on my pinky to work. Who knows, maybe I’ll pass this to my daughter or my granddaughter someday.

  • @peterbarr238
    @peterbarr238 Před 2 lety +195

    In Canada professional engineers swear an oath to uphold a set of shared ethics and are given an iron pinky ring. It is worn on the writing hand and is meant to drag across the page as you write as a constant reminder of your responsibilities and the oath you took. The original rings were made from iron recovered from a bridge that collapsed due to engineering negligence. My grandfather had one of those rings but unfortunately lost it. I graduated as an engineer this year and am now wearing a replacement ring my grandfather got many years ago.
    Love your videos!
    Peter

    • @latinaalma1947
      @latinaalma1947 Před rokem +5

      What a special meaning and how charming yet serious...LOVE this to remimd a person to take theirmprofessional responsibity seriously...lives depend on it...I am very impressed..Thank you , it is a special tradition Sybil Francis PhD clinical psychologist , professor

    • @johnmarks936
      @johnmarks936 Před rokem +2

      @@latinaalma1947 Not to mention the actual presentation ceremony for the ring was written by Ruydard Kipling.

    • @johnmarks936
      @johnmarks936 Před rokem +6

      @Stay EZ My Friends I do not have my Professional Engineering papers either and cannot use the the title of Engineer in my job title. Your Professional Engineer status is based on passing an ethics exam. You and I both chose not to write it. It is not a guild where someone bestows the title on you based on an apprenticeship. Other professions also have similar standards, Lawyers with the Bar exam, Doctors with medical board exams are a couple of examples. These are far more restrictive as you cannot practice your profession without the respective certification.
      Yet you are correct, it is mildly annoying, 4 to 5 years of your life spent becoming and engineer and you cannot use your chosen profession's designation.

    • @cceeii24
      @cceeii24 Před rokem

      Our shitass politicians should do this so they can remember to not be corrupt!

    • @mmondt9440
      @mmondt9440 Před rokem +3

      @Stay EZ My Friends Agreed! yes I too graduated with an ABET accredited engineering degree, and was offered the invitation to participate in the " steel ring ceremony" as is a US custom. But unlike my classmates, I attended university after 10 years in the Navy. I was married and had a newborn daughter. I was too busy being a dad to attend my graduation let alone a ring ceremony. And now she's 15 yrs old, and I'm smarter... The ring ceremony is the quintessential definition of duechbaggery... Of climbing bullshit mountain to realize you are still just a bug on a log... And this ring will magically make you feel like you have arrived.

  • @rickewilde
    @rickewilde Před 2 lety +375

    I've worn a gold onyx signet pinky ring for many years now. It was my Dad's and was given to me after he passed. I really feel the connection with him while wearing it.

    • @henriroberts6374
      @henriroberts6374 Před 2 lety +10

      Thanks Rick. My story of my onyx ring is exactly the same. Best!!

    • @aWomanFreed
      @aWomanFreed Před rokem +2

      Was he a Freemason

    • @rickewilde
      @rickewilde Před rokem +7

      @@aWomanFreed No, Not a freemason.

    • @zrunner240Z
      @zrunner240Z Před rokem +3

      Same here except my father gave it to me while he is still with us

    • @silverghost4206
      @silverghost4206 Před rokem +2

      I hope my son... Wears an cherishes my ring. That i want him to have as much as you do with your fathers ring. I am 40 years old an my son is 11. But its his ring when that day may come. I have a watch a chain an pendant too. For my 3 children.

  • @TinyGoHomes
    @TinyGoHomes Před rokem +28

    I wear a gold pinky ring half surrounded with 40 diamonds set at different angles. I bought it for myself and it represents my ability to rise above the deep water I was born in.

    • @BigBadJerryRogers
      @BigBadJerryRogers Před rokem +2

      I guess you would have to, that ring might sink you if you fall in!

    • @TinyGoHomes
      @TinyGoHomes Před rokem +3

      @@BigBadJerryRogers never wear swimming. That would be an expensive day 😂

    • @numbafiveonatbankshit9103
      @numbafiveonatbankshit9103 Před 8 měsíci

      @@BigBadJerryRogershow is that a thing ?

  • @Anman619
    @Anman619 Před 2 lety +631

    Those who have studied engineering should be familiar with the the Engineer's Ring: A simple stainless steel band given to each student upon graduation. Worn on the writing hand's pinky finger, it is designed to drag although his or her work as they write, reminding them to perform honestly and diligently. I proudly wear mine each day to tell myself to do my best in all things. Thank you for the good video TGV.

    • @Parocha
      @Parocha Před 2 lety +13

      Interesting story. Being a lefty who uses a fountain pen I would have to wear such a ring on my right hand, as my ring would smear the still-wet ink

    • @blystovski
      @blystovski Před 2 lety +25

      @@Parocha worn on the 5th finger of the dominant hand, for the very purpose you describe - reminding you of your ethical oath as it drags on the drawings you sign off on.

    • @blystovski
      @blystovski Před 2 lety

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Engineer

    • @puertousbmonkey
      @puertousbmonkey Před 2 lety +44

      If you need a ring that reminds you to be ethical you are not

    • @Parocha
      @Parocha Před 2 lety +36

      @@puertousbmonkey believe me, there are circumstances where you may be tempted to act on the unethical side of the scale, and not necessarily for your own self-interest or selfish gain; having a physical reminder helps to keep you on track

  • @BoxerRick
    @BoxerRick Před rokem +78

    I have a silver pinky ring that my Dad brought back from Korea. He wore it for 30 years. I wear it on my middle finger as my hands are half as big as the old mans. I feel honored to wear it and makes me feel he’s still with me.

    • @MM-sq5pf
      @MM-sq5pf Před rokem

      Kept it hidden in his butt?

  • @Parocha
    @Parocha Před 2 lety +48

    After my mom passed away, her rings were divided between my father, elder brother and sister. Since her fingers were more slender than mine, I can only wear them on my pinky finger. One of them has a quite noticeable turtle engraved on silver... I love it, despite the odd looks it gets.

  • @britannia2129
    @britannia2129 Před 2 lety +302

    I have very much missed these classic urban gentry topics! Makes me think of the early channel days, going through heraldry books and giving advice on the best Lavazza technique

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před 2 lety +35

      🙌🙌🙌 So glad to hear,
      Thank you my friend, especially for such strong support, it never goes unnoticed.
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @RandomPersonAJ
      @RandomPersonAJ Před 2 lety +9

      Yes me too! I miss these TGV videos. More of this please!

    • @migueljohnson432
      @migueljohnson432 Před 2 lety +5

      I totally agree, nice and relaxing after work to dive into these kind of topics again. Many thanks

    • @G58
      @G58 Před 2 lety

      @@theurbangentry “… negative connotations held by those less informed…”
      Drip drip drip dripped the tap. Those negative connotations actually come from the rather better informed about the true role of Rome and The Superior General for instance, The Jesuit Order and the importance of the number 201 (as well as many others), institutions such as Yale, and secret societies such as Skull and Bones, The Freemasons and the Illuminati, The Knights of Malta, The Committee of The 300 etc. and what sets The Vatican City, The City of London and Washington DC apart.
      These things are all very real, and those that are members of these groups literally determine what happens to the whole of humanity.
      Mao Zedung was Yale educated and a Rockefeller protégé, and the Gaz trucks bombed by the US Navy Airforce were of a Ford design manufactured in a factory set up by Fiat - on behalf of Ford.
      And we know why Napoleon hid his hand, as well as Browning understood the importance of The Incident of The French Camp.

    • @blu9645
      @blu9645 Před 2 lety

      Rome is fake

  • @alexm2113
    @alexm2113 Před 2 lety +339

    As someone who comes from a family that doesn't wear rings other than wedding rings, this is all so fascinating to me. I always like learning about other traditions outside of my own culture. Also great to see old school Gentry topics like this featured!

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před 2 lety +67

      No matter what traditions your family may of had, or not had, they obviously passed on 2 important things, an open mind and kindness. Those are the two things I get from your comments. That is far more important than any ring. Thank you for being awesome my friend.
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @JonDoe-wy1sr
      @JonDoe-wy1sr Před 2 lety +6

      Eww wedding rings

    • @blankblank9819
      @blankblank9819 Před 2 lety +21

      @@theurbangentry What a nice response to a nice comment. Bravo!

    • @tomstulc9143
      @tomstulc9143 Před rokem

      well none of my family or myself was ever big on wearing rings except for wedding rings. Wedding rings tend to be pretty conservative. as for me I never wore anything but a wedding ring or jewelry and then when my ring got caught in window jam it cut into my finger deep. That gave me excuse to not wear the ring. Few years later I got rid of the woman. wish I could find a ring again to melt it down for the gold in it. here's your sign, a woman wearing a lot of rings or jewelry is a red flag gentleman stay a mile away from them.

    • @TrineDaely
      @TrineDaely Před rokem

      This is the first video on this channel I've seen and first comments I read here, and was instantly converted into a fan. Thank you both!

  • @coolblack1
    @coolblack1 Před 2 lety +1

    This type of content is a welcome addition to your watch rants and reviews. I’m happy to see it’s return

  • @sergpie
    @sergpie Před rokem +132

    Fun fact; in Vedic astrology, the pinky finger is ruled primarily by mercury, who generally governs over commerce, oration, public appearance, travel, transactions, and communication. In Hindu tradition, he is represented by the color green and by the emerald, whose name in Sanskrit translates to “the green of all living things”.

    • @mikejones-dx8bx
      @mikejones-dx8bx Před rokem +6

      very interesting to know, thanks.

    • @jerielcontreras5214
      @jerielcontreras5214 Před rokem +4

      What he said.👍

    • @user-bl9hh1xm9w
      @user-bl9hh1xm9w Před rokem +7

      Also in the Hindu Mudras they connect Fingers to Elements & the Last Finger = Water (Color Green = Heart Chakra 💚)

    • @haithamali3228
      @haithamali3228 Před rokem +4

      paganism, categorising and assigning supernatural powers based on arbitrary myths

    • @oneoflokis
      @oneoflokis Před rokem +1

      Thank you for that piece of lore! 🙂👍 Can you also tell me which Hindu God the Roman Mercury corresponds to? 🙂

  • @IlluminatingWatches
    @IlluminatingWatches Před 2 lety +147

    When I watch these videos - there is a moment where I almost start persuading myself that I could pull off a velour tracksuit with a pinky ring and two tone watch. Then I realise I am definitely not cool enough to achieve this! Great video as always - down the rabbit hole on pinky rings I go ….

    • @pilgrim8610
      @pilgrim8610 Před 2 lety +24

      No matter what you wear i believe the essential point determines your style as a cool one is how you carry it loving your self and having selfconfidence is the key point to shine even in most basic outfit my dear friend...🌻🌻🌻

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před 2 lety +36

      Go for it my friend, I am sure you can pull it off, life is short and if it makes you happy, go for it.
      Thank you for the comment my friend.
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @biscaynesupercars
      @biscaynesupercars Před 2 lety +9

      You can definitely pull it off. If you’re thinking it and watch videos like this you for sure have that cool factor in you. Just let it out

    • @embracethesuck1041
      @embracethesuck1041 Před 2 lety +2

      No one is, my friend

    • @DJ9hm
      @DJ9hm Před 2 lety +1

      I’m of the same mind!

  • @hansobermann4871
    @hansobermann4871 Před 2 lety +19

    A pinky ring is in Germany not often to see. We use the next finger for rings. Thank you TGV. Most impressive your historical knowledge (I'm an Western Asiatic Archeologist). Stay healthy everybody. Greetings from Germany.

    • @louisn1368
      @louisn1368 Před 2 měsíci

      You mean you wear wedding bands?

  • @ggold3357
    @ggold3357 Před 2 lety +88

    Great episode. When my father passed a couple of years ago I inherited his gold / onyx signet ring that he inherited from his father. It gives me pride to put it on and is a great connection to family that has come before you. It's also a nice conversation piece as so few men wear rings anymore.

  • @matthewkabbash
    @matthewkabbash Před 2 lety +5

    I am so glad you did this. It shows that you are more than just a watch reviewer. Always high production value. always meaningful content

  • @wreckingpress7080
    @wreckingpress7080 Před 2 lety +14

    It was a fashionable trend during the American civil war to purchase a gold pinky ring with a soldiers first pay. They were often quite proud with it and even made it a point to show off in photos. Photographers would paint in the ring as well as some blush on the face. The blush pigments tended to fade but the ring paint would remain on the tintype. They weren't practical other than the fashion and a quick way to convert the new paper currency with something more stable.

  • @jorgeblanco5172
    @jorgeblanco5172 Před 2 lety +34

    Your lifestyle videos are the best! Please don't stop enriching us with your knowledge and culture about different things. Honestly, it's a breath of fresh air

  • @dawnpaap7704
    @dawnpaap7704 Před rokem +120

    In classes on mudras, I learned that each finger on each hand has different meanings, and that meridians run from different bodily organs to each finger tip. The pinky finger represents the planet mercury - which stands for communication. So it is claimed that wearing a ring on the pinky helps to activate communication. Also, the left ring finger contains the only meridian that connects directly to the heart, which is why this is the preferred finger for wedding bands.

    • @BlaecOleander
      @BlaecOleander Před rokem +9

      I had actually been curious about this since I started noticing myself and other people pressing their thumbs and index/middle fingers together when making a point to someone, and that there's actually a flow of energy (at least for myself) that occurs when this action is performed... I'm just not sure why one often feels instinctively inclined to do it 🤔

    • @fabricatedreality418
      @fabricatedreality418 Před rokem +1

      Very interesting knowledge. Thanks for sharing.

    • @fabricatedreality418
      @fabricatedreality418 Před rokem +6

      @Stovacious I've heard that that action of joining the index finger and thumb produces a hand sign some people call the 666 sign. Since the index and thumb make a circle, and the middle, ring, and pinky are the curved part of the 6. Weird stuff

    • @lulumoon6942
      @lulumoon6942 Před rokem +2

      I'd forgotten much of the limited study I'd done on mudras, thank you for the details and reminder! 👍❤️🙏🌈💞

    • @nagameel7324
      @nagameel7324 Před rokem +8

      So in other words the real meaning the pinky ring is for gods of communication (Hermès, Odin, Mercury, Thoft, Horus etc.)

  • @norteno4327
    @norteno4327 Před 2 lety +10

    Wow. You can really see the amount of work that went into creating this video. Great job, TGV.

  • @davidrosenblum2178
    @davidrosenblum2178 Před 2 lety +12

    Getting into jewelry in general and pinky rings in particular. You published this at an opportune moment. Thanks TGV!

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před 2 lety +4

      So glad to hear that, thank you.
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @alexanderdylanthomas1891

    Fantastic introduction! It really sets the tone for the video…. Keep up the classic gentry topics, they are always very engaging and informative!

  • @Samlowry27B-6
    @Samlowry27B-6 Před 2 lety +3

    Wonderful delve into this fascinating subject.

  • @lulumoon6942
    @lulumoon6942 Před rokem +4

    Your content is often far afield of my personal interests, but your research, delivery and respectful ebullience bring me back. Glad to see how far you've come on YT! Continued blessings to you. 👍❤️🙏🌈💞

  • @macman1469
    @macman1469 Před rokem +5

    I've worn a pinky ring for almost 30 years. Never knew it had any significance at all ,except for the fact I like it .

  • @youngcypherbillions2336
    @youngcypherbillions2336 Před rokem +1

    Such an insightful video love the historical breakdown

  • @johnfranklin6394
    @johnfranklin6394 Před 2 lety +1

    Superb video. Genuinely informative. Many thanks!

  • @05Rudey
    @05Rudey Před 2 lety +10

    I have had pinky rings since my teens (5 silver, 3 gold), only now in my 40's I started to wear them on a regular basis (mainly thanks to this channel). I wear them on my left pinky while on my right ring finger, it's one of two rings, a gold signet ring or a slightly more chunky silver, for which I have worn either one every day for the last 25 years.

  • @Laz_Arus
    @Laz_Arus Před 2 lety +5

    Fabulous insight into the history of ring wearing. I wear my late father's bespoke wedding ring on my left pinkie and thus he is always close to me.

  • @beanieman9686
    @beanieman9686 Před 3 měsíci

    Wonderful presentation and well researched, success!

  • @uptheorg
    @uptheorg Před 2 lety

    Great great overview of the subject. Thank you!

  • @cosmodoc
    @cosmodoc Před 2 lety +6

    very interesting indeed! After watching this, I ordered a birthstone necklace for my daughter’s birthday and I will get a ring with my family crest to leave to her when I’m gone. I think it’s a lovely thing to do. Thanks for the inspiration TGV!

  • @IacobescuCristi-TCV
    @IacobescuCristi-TCV Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for this great lesson! Very proud of my monogram TCV ring (inspired by you) and I hope this will start a tradition that will pass to my twins!

  • @realdjcash
    @realdjcash Před rokem +1

    I love the breakdown, of such an over looked piece of jewelry. The pinky ring history is so rich & deeply rooted in our culture. Well done story - ITz ALL LUV 💯🤙🏽

  • @wolfgangbuck3632
    @wolfgangbuck3632 Před 5 měsíci

    Great show! Thanks bro!

  • @thomascrownrg
    @thomascrownrg Před 2 lety +3

    Been looking forward to this.
    As usual...you didn't disappoint.

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před 2 lety +3

      🙌🙌🙌
      So glad, thank you.
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @essaysbyken
    @essaysbyken Před rokem +3

    I wear a signet pinkie ring inscribed with "MEMENTO MORI" that means "Remember Death" along with an hour glass representing the passing of time, skull representing the death, and a tulip, representing life. I use it as a tool for myself to combat anxiety and laziness -- to remind myself of the quote of Marcus Aurelius -- "You could leave life this moment. Let this decide what you say, do, and think."

  • @4evalost948
    @4evalost948 Před 2 lety +2

    I enjoyed this change in pace it was great and as always very well researched and informative can't wait for the next video.

  • @JTCoinRings
    @JTCoinRings Před 2 lety

    This was masterfully done, thank you for the video!

  • @chrisd9961
    @chrisd9961 Před 2 lety +10

    I just discovered your video channel today and thoroughly enjoyed it thank you for all your efforts

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you so much Chris, welcome aboard!
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @kuldeepsinh_x
    @kuldeepsinh_x Před 2 lety +3

    This one is so helpful do make more video's like this 🤘🏻

  • @busterbiloxi3833
    @busterbiloxi3833 Před 2 lety +1

    Informative and well-presented documentary. Well done!

  • @MJSkmb
    @MJSkmb Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for the message ❤

  • @truthseeker1581
    @truthseeker1581 Před 2 lety +14

    Your filmmaking is impeccable. I absolutely love these.

  • @udemeeee
    @udemeeee Před rokem +4

    Learned so much from this video! Great history lesson 👌🏾

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před rokem

      You are so welcome, thank you for the kind words and support!
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @loucazin543
    @loucazin543 Před rokem

    An absolutely brilliant and extremely well put together video with wonderful details and depth of detail. Wonderful! 😊

  • @FrankGerald.
    @FrankGerald. Před rokem

    Great Information!

  • @daveyoder9231
    @daveyoder9231 Před 2 lety +4

    Onwards and upwards, indeed! Thanks for sharing the history, traditions, and fashion of the ring. Very nicely done!

  • @CalmSkyzMedia
    @CalmSkyzMedia Před rokem +26

    I'm fascinated by the history of jewelry. I am an aspiring jeweler and have always had an interest in the meaning behind wearing certain pieces of jewelry, so this video seriously caught my attention.
    I want to find the books you were reading on rings now. 💍

  • @eslamzalat3206
    @eslamzalat3206 Před 2 lety +2

    It's been a long time since the last time I checked your channel, maybe a year. I can see the huge progression you have made, congratulations ! And keep up the good work.

  • @Javi_C
    @Javi_C Před 2 lety +1

    Appreciate the information!

  • @klausm5460
    @klausm5460 Před 2 lety +44

    Hey TGV, exciting news: I did it! I purchased my grail, the Omega Speedmaster Professional (caliber 3861, hesalite version). I'm over the moon (excuse the pun), chuffed to bits and high as a kite.
    Thank you so much for introducing me to this great hobby and giving important insight into horology, the world of watches and watch-related culture!
    Best regards
    Klaus

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před 2 lety +11

      WOW, congrats my friend, that is amazing. Ahhhhh the quintessential Moon pro eh?!??! No wonder you are chuffed, I'm so happy for you, thank you so much for sharing that with me. May it bring you a you a lifetime of joy and happiness.
      Onwards and upwards my friend!
      Best regards,
      TGV

    • @nicklask.388
      @nicklask.388 Před 2 lety +1

      Congrats on that beautiful piece, enjoy it🙏

    • @josephgittos3787
      @josephgittos3787 Před 2 lety +1

      Congrats on a great piece , always makes me feel good wearing the speedy ( mines the 1861 cal)

    • @oklahomahank2378
      @oklahomahank2378 Před 2 lety +1

      You forgot “pure class.”

    • @jolin8493
      @jolin8493 Před 2 lety

      A Rolex keep/increase its value in the future, oposite to Omega who fall in price.

  • @Tito_mutai
    @Tito_mutai Před rokem +5

    I just discovered your channel today, it's very informative and the quality of production is top notch. I was one of those misinformed people who viewed signet rings negatively but now my view of them has changed. I'll definitely learn more about them and hopefully get one for myself preferably with a wolve's engraving on it which is my clans totem. Thank you

    • @jo-annemuise470
      @jo-annemuise470 Před rokem +1

      That is a Beautiful idea
      Gift Yourself a new Wolf ring.
      You deserve it ! Stay Blessed !

  • @knotgood9077
    @knotgood9077 Před rokem

    TY for all your hard work and content contributions.. just appreciating

  • @jeremylewis5551
    @jeremylewis5551 Před 14 dny

    Wonderfully pit together documentary.

  • @ExpeditedProductions
    @ExpeditedProductions Před 2 lety +11

    TGV, I absolutely loved this video! Classic Gentry goodness! From the historical aspects all the way to the emotional and personal preferences regarding these tiny but meaningful accoutrements, your in depth education on these rings is a true chronicle. I wear a custom ring that my wife had made for me signifying my military service, but I have considered beginning a collection of rings, as well as watches. I would like a university ring as well as, a few other pieces I have considered commissioning. Your enlightenment on the subject certainly does leave one ready to begin a new quest or hunt in search for that perfect piece for the situation. Thank you for such a wonderful video. Hope you and yours are all doing fabulously.
    PS…..Dan Henry released his 1945 today! Will you be reviewing it?
    Be well! Onward and upward, my friend!

  • @williamray2988
    @williamray2988 Před 2 lety +8

    Loved the history lesson as I wear a class ring occasionally. Very interesting and appreciated the military academy reference.

    • @dianalindeman1644
      @dianalindeman1644 Před 2 lety +1

      My class rings (high school and college) are my most cherished ones. The idea an unwed woman not engaged must leave the wedding ring finger bare is stupid. That's where I wear my college class ring. I earned it!

  • @michaeldees5481
    @michaeldees5481 Před rokem

    Great info. Thank you.

  • @SHOCKPROOFX
    @SHOCKPROOFX Před rokem

    Great video! Thank you for the history lesson!

  • @kieronw1511
    @kieronw1511 Před 2 lety +11

    You have the ability to spark inspiration and intrigue in fields I never had previous interest in. Just ordered a ring sizer and have been looking all over the web for places to design and get my first ever bespoke ring. Very well done T.

  • @oyinade84
    @oyinade84 Před rokem +3

    My uncle was a Lawyer and had 2 black & gold onyx rings he wore . One on his pinky and the other as a wedding cigar band . I was always fascinated by his rings . My dad on the other hand didn’t wear jewelry much . He only wore cufflinks and tie tacks .

  • @ivanmarasmiladinov3093

    I really do believe you have the best intros on youtube. I love how much effort you put in. Nice music at the start

  • @relsanat7872
    @relsanat7872 Před 2 lety +1

    wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! as usual, your presentations are not finished until you say, "Ciao". thanks for everything

  • @falconone7230
    @falconone7230 Před rokem +6

    This guy would make a good Bond villan

  • @jamesfairmind2247
    @jamesfairmind2247 Před 2 lety +25

    Extremely interesting video, congratulations. I have worn my 18ct signet ring ever since I turned 21 and like my Rolex Oyster I never remove it so despite the massive abuse it has received doing manual work like fixing my cars and motorbikes and firing military weapon systems etc, it just looks better due to the patina of minor scratches and dings, so does the Rolex in my opinion although when it goes in for service every 5 years or so some comments are raised !

  • @fabiankunz7599
    @fabiankunz7599 Před 2 lety

    very informative and very well done video. thanks TGV

  • @gabrialjackson5878
    @gabrialjackson5878 Před rokem

    urban gentry great presentation. context is everything

  • @notyourgrandadswatch7705
    @notyourgrandadswatch7705 Před 2 lety +13

    I'd love to see a history of your family. You mentioned your lineage goes back as far as the 13th century so it has to have some incredible stories to be told.

  • @trishhobbsphillips3164
    @trishhobbsphillips3164 Před 2 lety +4

    Great video! I love rings, especially signet and family crest rings. Could you do a video on charm bracelets too?

    • @Raymondgogolf
      @Raymondgogolf Před rokem

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  • @danielvanderstruis1516
    @danielvanderstruis1516 Před 2 lety +1

    These topics are so good !

  • @IamAlexPierce
    @IamAlexPierce Před rokem

    Loved this video

  • @77cjam
    @77cjam Před 2 lety +5

    Love it. Superb addition to the lifestyle gentry videos. I do wear a couple of rings (one on each hand) although neither are pinky rings. I've worn them now for as long as I remember and feels really strange when I'm not wearing them. Great video from a top gent, made even more enjoyable by a mention of Wall Street, one of my favourite films (yes me and 80s again....I'm so predictable!)

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, thank you Chris. I have to say, I think I have become slightly obsessed with Wall Street, it has not aged a day and still so relevant. Deffo a classic movie.
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @warmachine3007
    @warmachine3007 Před rokem +9

    Love these educational/story time videos. This was excellently edited and narrated as well. Keep up the good work mate!

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
      Best regards,
      TGV

  • @MrRoyck10
    @MrRoyck10 Před 2 lety +1

    Intriguing historical facts of the pinky ring, good classic Ice Cube track very nostalgic. Thanks Gov’nor!

  • @tarasmathers7423
    @tarasmathers7423 Před rokem

    Sir Gentry, your work, is so impressive. Always leaving me wanting more. Onwards, and upwards.....cheers

  • @DavidBaronStevensPersonal

    I'm wearing a pinky ring on both hands at the moment and never felt comfortable wearing anything on any other finger.
    It always brought me a sense of of elevated power and I've always wondered why.
    I love learning the roots of the deepest parts of our culture embedded in our psyche

    • @joeyc8622
      @joeyc8622 Před rokem +2

      One or none…

    • @BigBadJerryRogers
      @BigBadJerryRogers Před rokem +5

      @@joeyc8622 If I had a third pinky finger it would be three! Ha ha!

  • @ChintanPandya01
    @ChintanPandya01 Před 2 lety +7

    I am a fan of your channel, from India! I have a ring my grandmother gave me as a child, it's made of silver, but it has my initial on it, and it has such beautiful engraving of nature around it, that I never gave it up. As i grew an adult, i had the ring expanded and extended to fit me, and I still wear it on my right little finger. I didn't realize then, what I know now, that it has become a part of me and a reminder of my grandparents.

  • @clemmahabir
    @clemmahabir Před rokem

    A refreshing topic for a change..well done!! 😎

  • @XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXXxXxxccx

    Great video!

  • @yuzzatsu
    @yuzzatsu Před 2 lety +4

    Interesting topics indeed! As a person far from the origin of europe and greek-roman centered culture, I found rings also had it's significance in my culture. My great-great-great grandfather has an absolutely breathtaking piece of ruby placed beneath an engraving of an ant, which is practically so confusing because the craftmanship and taste at the time would be very different. We're lucky though to preserve the piece of history of ours and of course, continue to strive and keep making histories for generations!

    • @oneoflokis
      @oneoflokis Před rokem

      Ant symbolising hard work and industry? 🙂

  • @Ishabu7
    @Ishabu7 Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you TGV for another wonderful video! I love the way that signet rings look! I currently don’t have any signet rings yet, but I own multiple silver rings pertaining to my Russian orthodox religion with custom engraving. Stay healthy and well as always! (Nicholas)

  • @GarryAndrews_
    @GarryAndrews_ Před rokem

    Love all your videos. Awesome stuff

  • @miguelperdomo1573
    @miguelperdomo1573 Před rokem +1

    Loved the video, very informative

  • @notarobot638
    @notarobot638 Před rokem +4

    My family are immigrants from southern Italy. My great grandparents were mobsters on my grandfathers side. My grandmothers side were Arkansas Moonshiners who ran shine for Capone back and forth from Hot Springs Arkansas to Chicago. We have a rich outlaw history and most of us wear some sort of pinky or signet ring. I am now a jeweler and thoroughly enjoy making heirlooms to be passed through the generations.

  • @benjaminbarrera9126
    @benjaminbarrera9126 Před rokem +3

    I wear my class ring occasionally, when I meet up with my old college friends, And I liked wearing my wedding ring when I was married, a plain gold band. I did have a high school ring but I hated my high school, so I never wore it. Other than that, this video has convinced me that a pinky ring is not my style at all! But I'm going to keep my eyes open for the rings men wear, not many men wear them so it is a deliberate choice to be different, there's going to be a story there.

  • @BadKnightLv01
    @BadKnightLv01 Před rokem +1

    This was a great video. Your research was stimulating and the presentation was incredible as always! It's been a while since I've caught an urban gentry video but I have clearly been missing out. This video was absolutely inspiring, I have some binge watching to catch up on!

  • @scifisamnyc7404
    @scifisamnyc7404 Před rokem

    Amazing video! Definitely learned some new things here.

  • @ReachOutReptiles
    @ReachOutReptiles Před 2 lety +34

    Good episode. I’d love to see one on the role of pets. From Dogs and war horses, to Japanese Koi or more modern species, like pythons (something I personally keep), I have long been fascinated by the connection. Thanks!

    • @benlevy3027
      @benlevy3027 Před 2 lety +1

      Garret youre the man, you should commission a custom superdwarf pinky ring

    • @CHUB.E.WALRUS
      @CHUB.E.WALRUS Před rokem

      Let's not forget the majestic walrus.

  • @boxingandbbq3596
    @boxingandbbq3596 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video...pinky rings get a bad rap at times. I always notice peoples eyes on my pinky ring. Really like that rectangle birth stone ring of urs, u and I share the same birth stone.

  • @BondUpNorth
    @BondUpNorth Před 2 lety

    Great video as always.
    This feels like ‘classic TGV’ … reminds me of when I discovered this channel

  • @freshramses
    @freshramses Před 2 lety

    Great work! Thank you

  • @jthegreat3627
    @jthegreat3627 Před 2 lety +41

    I could make up a story describing how my father left me a ring when he passed but it'd be a lie. I wear a pinky ring because I'm a bad ass and it represents my first company that slingshot me towards the life I always knew I deserved.

    • @collynmetin1178
      @collynmetin1178 Před 2 lety +7

      BADASS 😀! You make your DESTINY

    • @TRUYORK718
      @TRUYORK718 Před 2 lety +2

      Plot twist : That's CAP. your dad gave it to you

    • @BigBadJerryRogers
      @BigBadJerryRogers Před rokem

      @@csmith7506 Exactly. One reason why it's great to wear a pinky ring is because it makes more of an impression when you wave your hand to dismiss some peon away. I recommend that.

  • @jeffventure6078
    @jeffventure6078 Před 2 lety +6

    Interesting. I have been wearing a stainless ring from a monkey 47 bottle (ex pluribus unum) after a great meeting with friends and its always brings a smile. Thought it was clever to incorporate it into the bottle cork. Rumors and stories exist of people using them as emergency wedding or engagement rings. Plus its a damn fine gin. Thanks for the vid

    • @LoneWolf-qk9pl
      @LoneWolf-qk9pl Před 8 dny +1

      Funny...I thought I was the only one wearing a Monkey 47 ring🙂

  • @fabriziodutto7508
    @fabriziodutto7508 Před rokem

    Great contents, as usual, great lorier on your wrist! Thank you so much for sharing your detailed research. Keep up the good job! Stai in salute! Ciao

  • @StickysituationTV
    @StickysituationTV Před 2 lety +3

    I love my gold rings! I only wear 14k gold rings and I always wear a ring on both pinky rings (one with small diamonds and a bigger sized ruby in the center & one with rows of diamonds) and a ring on my right ring finger with small diamonds and a bigger sized sapphire stone in the center. Also have more rings I wear for all my fingers this video makes me want to purchase another ring lol 🤫🫠

  • @matthewlezon2475
    @matthewlezon2475 Před 2 lety +4

    Many engineers wear a stainless steel octagon ring on their pinky to remind them of the oath they took when graduating. Mainly to stay ethical in their practice.

  • @mastershake4237
    @mastershake4237 Před rokem

    I can't believe how detailed this is.

  • @dianaaiello588
    @dianaaiello588 Před rokem

    Love ❤️ your video !!

  • @gavinluckyfq3609
    @gavinluckyfq3609 Před 2 lety +3

    Loved that TGV 👏 and I am currently getting a pinky ring designed and made out of two rings that I inherited from my nan & grandad many years ago 😀👍. I have asked before but some history on Wittnauer/longines would be great as not long got my hands on a wittnauer 8025 geneve 11KAS, from the 50s, lovely watch and now on a dark green ostrich srap. 🤩

    • @theurbangentry
      @theurbangentry  Před 2 lety +1

      That sounds amazing, what a cool idea. Duly noted on Wittnauer/Longines, they are on my hit list.
      Enjoy the ring when it is finished. Thank you,
      Best regards,
      TGV