What hand do they wear a wedding ring on?

A happy couple who is going to officially register their marriage should take care of buying engagement jewelry in advance. Trying them on, the question may arise: on which hand do they put the wedding ring on? Of course, many people know that the Orthodox wear the product on the ring finger of their right hand. But where did this tradition come from? The origin of the tradition and the modern rules for wearing engagement rings are discussed in this article.

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For centuries

Let's look at the history and answer what a wedding ring is and on which hand it is worn. The tradition of wearing this product on the ring finger began in ancient Egypt about 6 thousand years ago. On which particular hand - left or right, historians do not undertake to affirm. It is only known that then the ancient Egyptians first began to give rings to their beloved.

Important! The first tradition of wearing this product was supported only by rich and noble layers of the population, but later jewelry on the ring finger began to be found among the entire population of Ancient Egypt.

A similar tradition was in Ancient Russia - then the man first gave the girl a ring of cookies, which was considered a kind of engagement. After that, the guy went to his beloved parents for a blessing and presented the girl with a metal product on his ring finger.

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Right or left hand?

Many people know that not all nations wear a wedding ring on their right hand. This tradition in the Slavic countries was formed under the influence of the church. The deep Orthodox beliefs that the right side is associated with correctness and sincerity, and the left side is associated with lies and error, have become an axiom over the years. But this is only an Orthodox interpretation.

Catholic believers wear wedding jewelry on their left hands, to which they have their own explanation. They believe that since the left hand is on the side of the heart, then wearing a symbol of love and fidelity on this hand will make the union happier.

However, it is worth noting that the tradition on which hand to hold a wedding ring for women or men does not always depend on religion. For example, Armenia, although an Orthodox country, but its inhabitants wear this jewelry exclusively on their left hands. In addition, Catholic believers from Poland and Germany wear wedding products on their right hands.

Important! Many peoples are similar in tradition to change their hands to the opposite, continuing to wear this symbol of love and fidelity after the death of a spouse. Divorced couples do the same. But, as you know, the Orthodox Church does not approve of wearing a ring after a divorce. Only the widow after the death of a loved one has such a right.

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Ring finger

So, having answered the question on which hand a girl puts a wedding ring on, let's figure out why it is on the ring finger. Of course, most can conclude that this is the most convenient place on the arm, where the jewelry will not interfere with everyday wear, will not be damaged under the “cover” of neighboring fingers.

However, there are other explanations for this circumstance. For example:

• One of them says that through the ring finger there is an artery that leads to the heart.
• And the Chinese sages claim that he denotes a spouse, and the remaining fingers symbolize other family members.

Important! It is worth noting the fact that not all peoples choose the ring finger as an object to wear the ring. Many lovers in the West wear jewelry on the middle, and Jews - on the index finger, gypsies generally hang a wedding symbol around their necks.

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Engagement decoration

Back in Soviet times, there was no tradition of giving jewelry on the finger during the engagement. Recently, however, this tradition is gaining more and more popularity among young lovers. And at the same time, another question arises, on which finger is the girl's engagement jewelry put on ?:

• In Ancient Russia, during this custom, the product was worn on the ring finger of the right hand, but on the day of marriage it was replaced by a wedding ring.
• To date, young lovers do the same, except in some cases.

Perhaps, out of ignorance of traditions or of their own convictions, some put on engagement symbols on their left hand.

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Inscriptions on the rings

In modern jewelry stores there are wedding decorations of various variations. Engraving on products is popular in our time. Young lovers believe that various inscriptions on their marriage symbols will make the union even stronger. Various designers even make designer engagement jewelry, and engraving makes the product unique.

Inscriptions on the engagement ring can be made in special workshops, here are examples of such:

• Together forever.
• You and I forever.
• Now and forever.
• In my heart forever.
• You are my life’s meaning.

One of the most interesting options for lovers are two halves of jewelry that are connected in one ring. His idea is simple - the couple should stay together, avoiding quarrels.

Important! The most popular lettering among young people is the expression “Amor omnia vincit”. It means “love will conquer all,” and is borrowed from biblical tales. Perhaps, in difficult times, such an inscription will help to avoid divorce to spouses who will observe it on the symbols of love and fidelity.

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Man and woman

Some may be interested in: is there a difference on which hand a man and woman engagement ring are worn? As a rule, the sex of the spouse does not affect the location of the decoration. Another thing is the size of the products and their design:

• Usually, men's products do not differ in grace. They are wide, mostly smooth in shape, to further emphasize the strength of the head of the family.
• But women's products are more subtle and beautiful. They can be made with the addition of various gemstones. Such products additionally emphasize the sophistication and tenderness of its owner.

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Whatever original jewelry you choose as engagement, the main reason for this should be unlimited love for the second half. It is no coincidence that there is such an expression: “a wedding without love is just the beginning of a divorce, no matter how many days, months or years remain before the divorce.” Advice to you and love!