"... divided into five sections - one for each finger. The position of the ring on the hand and the way in which it is worn can denote love, promise, rebellion, compromise, or affiliation. The rings range from more traditional decorative rings to conceptual and abstract pieces. The featured designers employ a wide variety of techniques, and the materials they use include gold, platinum, precious stones, plastic, bones, fiber, wood, shells, plants and more." --inside cover

• Introduction: What's in a ring?
• The symbolism of rings: Elements of identity and individuality
• Emblems of alliance
• The gallery: a contemporary collection: Individuality
• Expression
• Rebellion
• Commitment
• Connection