Why do mobsters wear pinky rings?
Grifters were thought to wear such rings, sometimes to provide their associates with a source of funding for their funeral expenses in case of their death, as were made men in the American Mafia.
Most commonly, a single ring was worn on the pinky finger to indicate a man's wealth and status. Even today, men who wear pinky rings intend to make a statement about their wealth and prosperity.
Pesci hits the right spot: the pinky is primarily associated with (wannabe) mobsters. On the other hand, pinky rings were preserved for higher social classes from British royals to American college graduates and military officers.
Men all over Europe wear pinky rings in jazz clubs and restaurants to express their freedom and style, and there is often a tradition of wearing the pinky ring only on the left hand. In the United States, many wealthy Americans follow the British tradition of wearing a signet ring or pinky ring on their left hand.
Organized Crime. Once you were officially inducted into the mafia, you got a special pinky ring. Some Mafiosi wore them above their wedding bands, which they also wore on their left pinkies. Later versions of these rings are described as pimp rings, and these sometimes double as aesthetic brass knuckles.
As a single guy you'll probably want to wear a ring on your right hand, either on the ring finger or pinky finger, but any finger is acceptable. If you like the look of multiple rings, you can wear them on both hands. See advice below about wearing multiple rings.
Black can signify power, courage, or strength, as well as show conviction or belief. In relation to marriage, a black ring can symbolize the power of love. Wearing black rings can be a way for a couple to show that they are dedicated to their marriage and that they believe in the strength of their union above all else.
Some believe that rings on the right pointer finger symbolize things like authority, leadership, and self-esteem. Men who wear rings on this finger are often confident and authoritative.
In the US, many wealthy Americans adhere to the British tradition of wearing their signet ring or their pinky ring on the left hand.
The typical recommendation for how women should wear a signet ring usually follows a similar principle that covers both genders. It's often worn on the pinkie finger on the non-dominant hand, so, if you're right-handed, the signet ring goes on the left pinkie, and vice versa.
Which ring finger means single?
Pinky ring meaning:wearing ring on pinky finger means leaving (deciding to be single or divorced). In foreign countries, not wearing a ring also means “I am single, and you can chase me." Modern people are not very particular about this set of rules, as long as they like it, it doesn't matter which finger they wear.
As a single guy you'll probably want to wear a ring on your right hand, either on the ring finger or pinky finger, but any finger is acceptable. If you like the look of multiple rings, you can wear them on both hands. See advice below about wearing multiple rings.
