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A band is a circular piece, typically made of metal, worn as an adornment on the body. The term "band" refers specifically to a finger ring, but when worn elsewhere, it's often accompanied by the part of the body being decorated. For instance, earring bands, neck bands, arm bands, and toe bands. Bands must fit snugly around or into the area they're adorning, so those that hang loosely like bracelets aren't considered bands. Bands can be crafted from a wide variety of hard materials: wood, bone, stone, metal, glass, gemstones, or plastic. They might be set with precious stones (like diamonds, rubies, sapphires, or emeralds) or other types of stones or glass. While some people wear bands as mere ornaments or displays of wealth, they also have symbolic meanings related to marriage, achievements, status, membership in groups, and more. Bands can be designed with insignia that can leave an impression on wax seals or outfitted with small compartments to hide things. In myths, legends, and fiction, bands often possess spiritual or supernatural significance. Archaeologists have discovered finger rings dating back to around 2500BC in tombs in Ur. The Hittite civilization created rings, including signet rings, although only a few of these have been found. People in Old Kingdom Egypt wore various finger rings, some examples of which have survived and include the famous scarab design. Bands became more widespread during Egypt's middle kingdom with increasingly intricate designs. Egyptians made metal bands but also crafted them from faience, some of which were used as New Year gifts. Native styles gave way to Greek and Roman fashions during the Ptolemaic dynasty. Early Archaic Greek rings were influenced by Egyptian rings but tended to be less substantial and were primarily not working signet rings. A lack of readily available gold led rings made in eastern colonies to be crafted from silver and bronze, whereas Etruria used gold. The classical period saw a shift away from bronze towards wider use of silver and gold. Typical designs of this time included a lozenge bezel with an intaglio device, while over time the bezel evolved into a more circular form. During the early and middle imperial era (first two centuries AD), the most common type of Roman ring consisted of a thick band that tapered directly into a slightly wider bezel. An oval gem would be embedded within the bezel with its top only rising above the surrounding material. These rings are referred to as Henig II and III/Guiraud 2 in academic terms or simply Roman bands by jewelers. In general, Roman rings became more elaborate in the third and fourth centuries AD. During this period, multiple bands were worn on each hand and finger. Bands during this time were primarily made from copper-based alloys, silver, or gold. Gems became common after 1150 along with the belief that certain gems could help or protect the wearer. Engraved rings using Lombardic script were produced until around 1350 when it was replaced by Gothic script. Some inscriptions were devotional while others were romantic in nature. For romantic inscriptions, French was often chosen. The increased use of contracts and documents requiring formal seals made signet bands more essential from the 13th century onwards. The fourth digit or band finger on the left hand has become the standard place to wear a wedding band worldwide although in certain countries, the right hand is used. This custom was solidified as the norm during World War II. The use of the fourth finger (the "band finger") of the left hand is linked to an old idea that the left-hand's band finger is directly connected by a vein to the heart: the vena amoris or vein of love. This notion originated in 16th and 17th century England when Henry Swinburne referenced it in his book about marriage. Occasionally bands have been repurposed to hang from pendants or necklaces. Although various countries have their own sizing systems, the ISO standard defines band size by inner circumference in millimeters.