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Since the Stone Age, humans have possessed the knowledge of crafting body jewelry. During this ancient era, they used shells, fangs, and animal ivory to create jewelry and amulets. In Thailand's history, jewelry was primarily worn by high-ranking individuals. Notes from the Ayutthaya period, as recorded by the French ambassador La Loubert, mention that Siamese people loved adorning rings on their middle, ring, and little fingers, often wearing multiple rings. This practice was common among all social groups, but there were distinctions in ring usage between ordinary people and the King or senior noblemen. Commoners usually wore simple rings without precious stones, while the ancient law limited them to red and green gems, forbidding the use of diamonds or other gems.
Foreign archives also contain messages attesting to the widespread use of rings in Thai society. For example, "King Narai the Great wore the Thammarong on every finger of his hand." Thus, rings serve as man-made accessories that form part of one's attire, making them a reflection of the material culture of a society. The act of wearing a ring showcases the values, beliefs, and way of life of each
