What Promise, Wedding, and Engagement Rings Mean and Which Finger to Wear Them On [Complete Guide] (2024)

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Here’s everything you need to know about the meaning and how to wear your engagement, wedding, or promise ring, plus a fun fact.

89% of not-couples said they exchanged one ring with their partner as a sign of their engagement; 89% think that’s crazy; we wouldn’t know; we wouldn’t know we’re part of the 11%. Let’s talk about engagement rings there’s a rich history behind them because changed the meaning all that jazz yes the first engagement ring was actually given believe it or not in 1477 did you know who that is so long ago the year I was born no don’t I look good for my age you look a cool 600 or whatever that math is oddly age old traditions say a man technically proposes to a woman Flor Agora well-dressed I know an engagement ring is a symbol of acceptance and love it doesn’t have to be a diamond colorful gemstones are super trendy I love seeing all the things people like to switch it up with I love it – ah my ring it’s the two different stacked rings like really cool I’m loving a sapphire there’s so many options now it’s amazing to see and in fact 66% of the not couples This one right here we’ll figure it out someday won’t we?

So now let’s transition into wedding rings after engagement rings comes your wedding ring and in fact the tradition of wedding rings came about in Egypt 48 hundred years ago you are a history buff I am a history buff I spoke to Cleopatra about this I went to the pyramids I did my research yeah no sorry one time around I got the dial and actually a wedding ring is circular yeah so Remember, some of these rings are simple, some are more elaborate. It’s just whatever you think fits your style. I’m believing that at least 92% of the knock couple said they planned to or did purchase wedding bands.

I guess we’re in that group, we’re in the minority, but one day we’ll get our BAM yes and where will we wear them when we get them thank you so much for giving me such an easy question you’re welcome I want you to keep your job yeah so traditionally you rock your wedding band on the ring finger of your left hand perfect that makes sense but what about on the day off I feel like so many people ask us about that so many p So, what’s the deal? Let’s start with the history. The promise ring originated in the 16th century, and it’s just another symbol of a commitment, a promise that you’re making to your partner. It’s just a special like token that you can give to someone who you want to commit to. I’ve never gotten a promise ring, so I’m not sure, but what handler finger would I wear a promise ring on?

Okay, so this is a trick question, so thank you very much. There is no right or wrong answer; you can wear a promise ring on any hand finger or toe, whatever you want. Tune in again next time, where we’ll answer all of your questions. Hi, thanks for perusal! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and return for new articles every single week. Don’t forget to hit that like button. No, seriously, you should hit it now.

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References:

• “A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and …” by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps – J.R. Smith, 1846 Engagement is a custom in which two individuals agree to be married in the future, either by promise or contract (Bankston 1999). Prior to engagement, couples typically engage in courtship, although this word may seem outdated in many modern societies (Cere 2001), and a more common way to describe courtship is “dating.”(view in book) from The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Studies, 4 Volume Set” by Constance L. Shehan – Wiley, 2016
• “Brides, Inc.: American Weddings and the Business of Tradition” by Vicki Howard – University of Pennsylvania Press, Incorporated, 2008
• “Marriage Customs of the World: An Encyclopedia of Dating Customs and Wedding …” by George P. Monger – ABC-CLIO, 2013
• “Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach (Connected …” by Katherine A. Currier, Thomas E. Eimermann, Marisa S. Campbell – Aspen Publishing, 2023