Capslock Cadet Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Rings are my favorite type of jewelry, and today I finally found a black ring. It's not perfect, but it'll do 'til I find something better. So yesh, I wear it. Link to post Share on other sites
Batman's Ace Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I can't wear rings because I have OCD, and I'd need two mirror-image rings, one for each hand. Even then I'd play with them constantly. Which means I'd have to explain them, because my family's not used to me wearing jewelry. I do like the symbol, though. Wish I could wear one. Link to post Share on other sites
BonesTheHeretic Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have one... but I've always worn it on my right index finger. Whoops. But yeah I wear it all the time. Almost literally. I sleep in it. Only time I take it off is when I'm gonna be having a shower or lifting weights cuz it pinches slightly if I'm holding weights. Another ace friend bought it for me for my birthday (veeeery belated but that's okay), so it's kinda doubly important to me, I guess? Link to post Share on other sites
.diva plavalaguna. Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I don't. I used to want to but not anymore. Only other aces really know about it, which would be nice if any of them actually were around/gave a fuck, but that isn't the case. Besides I always lose/break rings and I wash my hands way too often to really wanna wear any rings. Link to post Share on other sites
cenlyra Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I have a cheap, not really black, kinda repainted over several times one that I wear sometimes. But I just ordered a new one that should be coming in soon. When it gets here, I might make an effort to wear it more. Link to post Share on other sites
Em_BR_Ace Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Couldn't find one... Link to post Share on other sites
Hexagon Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Yeah. I bought it a few weeks ago, and havent taken it off except to put my T on or make meatballs. I have to be able to sleep in jewelery else I lose it, so I basically dont take it off. That and my watch. Link to post Share on other sites
Bijou Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I wore one when I had one, but I've broken/lost the three different ones I had. Someday when I can afford to, I'll try to get another one, because I actually kind of like the idea of the ring. Link to post Share on other sites
Naru Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I don't wear the black ring because I don't like wearing rings or jewellery in general. Link to post Share on other sites
Kalira Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The only jewellery I wear constantly is a silver ring on my right ring finger that has a small, flat pentacle design. I hate clunky rings, as I use my hands a lot. I would like to wear a black ring, but I haven't got one, and for a variety of reasons, I am putting off looking for one for another five months or so. When I do, unless it clashes in a physically uncomfortable way against the ring I already wear all the time - I feel wrong without it on, now - I will probably wear it all the time. I doubt I'll get questions about it, and I know it isn't exactly well known, but hopefully by the time I'll be wearing the ring, I'll be happy to actually talk to anyone who did ask - also a goal of talking to my brother (closest family I've got) about my being ace before then. Link to post Share on other sites
1Eleven1 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 No I don't and I don't think I ever will. I don't think I have any reason to do so, but others are welcome to do what they wish. Link to post Share on other sites
Gysti Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I don't own one and don't plan to. Because of reasons. I'm cheap. My work is very hands-on and jewelry would just get in the way. I was never a fan of flaunting my asexuality. My business is my business. Black is too gothic and for me. I wonder why black was even chosen for the ring in the first place - seems too grim for a pride piece. But that's just me. Anyone that does, more power to you. :) Link to post Share on other sites
Em_BR_Ace Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I don't because here on BR a plain black ring would be mixed up with this ring: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tucum_ring In short: a ring related with some sections of catholic church. It wouldn't work well... Link to post Share on other sites
Moonchaser Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I don't, but then I've never really been into jewellery, about the only item of jewellery that I'll wear is a collar, I've just never really gotten on with anything else, and I'm not sure I'd wear a black ring anyway, as I don't think many people would know what it meant. But if I understand correctly, it's not about waving the flag to sexuals, but about asexuals finding one another; being able to recognize another by this unspoken symbol we know about. What a good idea. I didn't know what it was either.But this also makes sense.... Does it have to be black? Can it be any color? I'm not likely to wear one, I just think it's good to be able to recognize each other - I might wear one if I was still single and in the dating versus non-dating phase of my life. I don't own one and don't plan to. Because of reasons. I'm cheap. My work is very hands-on and jewelry would just get in the way. I was never a fan of flaunting my asexuality. My business is my business. Black is too gothic and for me. I wonder why black was even chosen for the ring in the first place - seems too grim for a pride piece. But that's just me. Anyone that does, more power to you. :) Link to post Share on other sites
Jarndyce Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I like the idea of the black ring. I already wear my Academy ring on my right ring finger though, so in the interests of not looking like a pimp I don't intend to wear the black ring (not to mention it would look cheap and shabby next to the other). I will look into getting a black ring though, to wear should I ever not be wearing my normal one. Could I clarify, do people normally wear a plain band ring, or..? Link to post Share on other sites
Boots* Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Mine is made of black glass, and I wear it pretty much constantly. I only take it off to wash the dishes and sleep. Sometimes I forget to put it on, and I feel really weird because I am so used to it being there. For me it is an important reminder and symbol, because I used to feel very alone and different. Now even though I know there are probably very few ace's where I live, and no-one quesions my black ring, there are other people like me all around the world, and I am not alone. Link to post Share on other sites
HolmesFan Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I dislike jewellery, and rings in general. So no, I don't wear a black ring. I'm also still in Narnia and planning to remain there so I wouldn't know what to do if someone asked me about it. But it's mostly because I dislike jewellery. Link to post Share on other sites
AceSpace Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I don't know what you are talking about. Wedding Ring? I get the impression there is an :aven: ring but I've never heard of that before. Reading the quotes, I get a hint that a black ring is a symbol for asexuality? Link to post Share on other sites
rainbowdementia Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I'm excited to order one and wear it :) Link to post Share on other sites
BookwormKaoru Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I've never heard of this! I think I'm going to get one. :) Link to post Share on other sites
The Scrabbler Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I don't wear it around the house, but I usually have it when I go out. Link to post Share on other sites
Strangelove Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I've only just joined this forum, and while I identify as bisexual a lot of the things on here really strike a chord. I'd never heard of the black ring (so didn't feel it appropriate to vote No), but I like the sound of it - over the years I've toyed with wearing a wedding ring on my wedding finger as a way to discourage someone potentially making advances. OK I realise as was said above it's more about aces finding each other, but even so... :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Kaillem Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I don't wear one right now, but that's just because the black ring that I want costs about $65, and when you're a poor graduate student, $65 is a lot of money. But I plan to buy one in the future and wear it. I like the idea of aces being able to recognize one another. Link to post Share on other sites
JAKQ7111 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I would wear a black ring if I had one, but I don't yet. A friend of mine (and a HUGE ally/supporter of me and my queerness) is planning on giving me one as a gift for my twentieth birthday coming up in September, and I will wear it proudly. Link to post Share on other sites
evigmidnatt Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 black ring? is this an American thing? because it sounds very interesting Link to post Share on other sites
Junebug03 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I just got mine from the mail today. I ordered a black plastic one and a flag one. :) I am excited to wear them. Link to post Share on other sites
Parthenia Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I bought a gorgeous tungsten carbide ring, and wore it constantly for the first 3 days. I even wore it to bed. Then one day, I woke up and it was gone. I guess it felt too tight on my finger for my subconscious mind, and I took it off in my sleep. I can't find it anywhere now, but I'm moving in 2 months so if nothing else I should find it when all of my furniture etc. is out of here. In case anyone is looking for a great, affordable ring, this is the one I got: Tungsten Carbide If I don't find mine, I'll definitely be ordering another. Link to post Share on other sites
Ace McHeeb Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I wear mine constantly. Link to post Share on other sites
5_♦♣ Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Are there any that are nickel free? If so, I'd be willing to consider it. Link to post Share on other sites
Junebug03 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I'm allergic to Nickel too, so I ordered mine from here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/96345044/asexual-flag-plastic-ring?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=asexual+ring&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=handmade Link to post Share on other sites
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