Why a Ring? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estelyn Telcontar · 10-07-2002, 02:01 AM

True, bombur, a crown would be more obvious, but crowns tend to be rather heavy and uncomfortable. They have to be taken off for sleeping etc., so the owner would be vulnerable then. A ring doesn't ever have to be taken off, especially if it is without a stone and made of high-quality gold. It doesn't snag on other objects easily and isn't even noticed when it's been worn a long time. Just think of how many people wear plain wedding rings for years and don't feel them consciously any more. If I were choosing an object that would stay with me constantly, I would definitely choose a ring!

10-07-2002, 02:01 AM	#7
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	True, bombur, a crown would be more obvious, but crowns tend to be rather heavy and uncomfortable. They have to be taken off for sleeping etc., so the owner would be vulnerable then. A ring doesn't ever have to be taken off, especially if it is without a stone and made of high-quality gold. It doesn't snag on other objects easily and isn't even noticed when it's been worn a long time. Just think of how many people wear plain wedding rings for years and don't feel them consciously any more. If I were choosing an object that would stay with me constantly, I would definitely choose a ring! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'