Which hand is the wedding ring worn on?

An engagement ring is the main symbol of love and fidelity that lovers exchange at a wedding ceremony in almost all countries of the world. Even in ancient times, lovers gave each other rings made of metal or wood, which meant that they belonged to each other. Of course, it is important not only to show your love to others in the form of an expensive engagement ring, it is much more important to experience this noble feeling and accept it from a partner, only then the union between a woman and a man can be considered sincere.

Wedding rings were found in ancient Egypt and were worn by exceptionally wealthy people who put them on their ring fingers for their soul mates. In Ancient Russia, wedding rings also existed, and they were also worn on the ring finger, and ancient jewelry was made from any metal, the types of which were very valuable material.

History says that traditionally wedding rings were worn only on the ring finger of the right or left hand, depending on the religion or the ancient customs of the people.It is wrong to believe that the symbol of love and family well-being should be worn only on the right hand or exclusively on the “no name” finger, if you look at Europeans or Americans, you can see the ring on the left ring finger, and the Jewish peoples even put on the symbol of fidelity on the middle or forefinger.

In Russia, the tradition of wearing a wedding ring on the right hand appeared thanks to Orthodoxy and the fact that we are baptized from right to left, and by nature we consider the right side to be correct, honest and sincere. Catholics, on the other hand, believe that the left hand is closer to the heart, and wearing a wedding ring is trusted to this side.

In Russia, men and women put a wedding ring on their right hand, explaining that the right side is an honest and correct position, and we start to be baptized on the right and only then follow to the left. History does not mention the fact that the ring is worn on one side or another, it is important that the finger is ring finger.

In Europe, the definition of wearing a wedding ring depends on religion: Catholics wear a ring on their left hand, the one that is closer to the human heart, which we love and create. However, Catholics from Armenia, Germany or Poland prefer to wear a wedding ring on the finger of their right hand. Interestingly, in almost all of Europe, newlyweds put a wedding ring on the finger of their right hand, and in France, Italy - on the left. the finger of the hand is explained by a completely logical judgment - this finger is convenient and is not involved in any business, so the ring on it does not interfere and looks organic.

However, not all peoples choose this finger, Jews, for example, prefer to wear a wedding ring on the index finger, Western newlyweds put it on the middle finger, and the gypsies hang the ring around their neck on a chain after the marriage ceremony.

So, in Russia, all married ladies and married men put a wedding ring on the ring finger of their right hand, as in Germany, Poland and most European countries.

In America, in particular, in the USA, the precious symbol of love and fidelity is worn only on the index finger of the left hand, as in France and Italy. In the East, in Turkey, women's wedding rings should not be massive and defiant; Oriental married women wear the ring on the ring or middle finger of their left hand, as do Oriental men. Speaking of Eastern family men, they often do not wear a wedding ring, although they are married, because men are not supposed to wear jewelry.

Surprisingly, in some Asian countries, women wear a wedding ring on their toes - this is the exclusive choice of those ladies, but most of them still prefer their fingers. In Africa, the engagement ring is rarely worn by both women and men. As a sign of their fidelity and mutual love, women wear special bracelets or necklaces, depending on their historical past.

Ancient traditions and modern realities suggest an engagement before the main marriage ceremony, during which the lover asks for the hand and heart of the woman she loves from herself and her family. At this moment, it is customary to give an engagement ring - elegant and delightful, which can speak of a man as a romantic and strong person, able to provide for his family and pamper his beloved woman.

However, in Russia in Soviet times, it was not customary to give such a ring beforehand, we can say that the ancient traditions of Russia are rapidly returning to modern realities, since in ancient times engagement rings were used for the sole purpose of expressing a desire to marry a beloved girl. An engagement ring given by a future husband is worn only by a woman, taking it off or trying it on other fingers is a bad sign, especially if you give a gift to your girlfriends or sisters to try on.

Often this ring is matched to the engagement ring so that they create a unique ensemble on the woman's ring finger, but not always. An engagement ring is worn until the wedding, then an engagement ring is added to it, a duet of which looks very nice on a woman's hand.

The wedding ring is put on if a woman and a man are ready to swear their allegiance to God and undergo a sacred wedding ceremony within the walls of the Orthodox Church. In this case, the ring becomes the only symbol of their true love, the rest of the rings are removed both for the duration of the ceremony and for life, giving way to the main one - the wedding one.

Choosing an engagement ring can sometimes be a daunting task, but you should treat it with at least a little responsibility. Correctly determining the size of the ring is the most important task that will make wearing the symbol of love and fidelity comfortable and reliable, then the ring cannot be lost or accidentally removed. It is easy to determine your size in a jewelry store, where, before trying on, they offer to measure the diameter of your finger and choose the right jewelry.

The second important rule for choosing an engagement ring is its material. Often, yellow gold or silver is chosen as a wedding or engagement ring, a little less often - white gold. The shape of the engagement ring should be concise, the surface smooth, engravings and small additional jewelry like a diamond are welcome. They say that if the wedding ring is smooth, then family life will be calm, so most couples choose such rings for themselves.

Engraving on a wedding ring is a way to become original in the fulfillment of your dreams. Often, on the outside of the ring, the newlyweds engrave the name of their lover and beloved, even more often there are phrases like “together forever”, “love forever” and other deep statements.

Men traditionally choose solid gold rings without additions, while women all over the world strive for elegant lines and laconic designs with possible decorations in the form of one or more diamonds or white or yellow gold inserts.

Choosing an engagement ring is intended for the head of the future family - a man who is sometimes lost in such a wide range. We note right away that classic engagement rings are elegant thin models with one large diamond (or cubic zirconia) like those shown in Russian and Western cinema.

A popular choice among domestic newlyweds is the flat-shaped American ring, which fits perfectly with the new family lifestyle. Women's and men's wedding rings are usually sold as a set, that is, they have the same design and, in general, are very similar, but the men's ring can be larger and wider than the women's. There is no difference between thin and thick rings; they are chosen depending on the taste preferences of the couple.

A couple more tips on how to choose an engagement ring:

• For women with long thin fingers, both thin rings up to 3.5 mm thick and as thick as possible up to 10 mm are equally suitable.

• Long thicker fingers will show off a wide format ring - 7-8 mm.

• Short and insufficiently thin fingers will look more elegant if you wear a thin wedding ring up to 3 mm wide.

• The structure of the finger sometimes makes it necessary to acquire a larger ring, which can be freely mixed along the finger. Wide joints often force a woman to choose a larger diameter ring, and this is the only sure way out, since it is important to be able to put the ring on and take it off.At the same time, it is worth choosing such a model and such a size that would be put on the joint with little difficulty, but also not “dangling” on the “no name” finger itself.

• For a man, the choice of an engagement ring is not so important; representatives of the stronger sex more often prefer models of medium width or massive products that could emphasize its high status. In general, men prefer red gold and a laconic ring shape without unnecessary decorations, but possibly with engraving.