Why Are Wedding Rings Worn on the Ring Finger?
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Why are wedding rings worn on the ring finger?
In each country, region, or belief system, there are differences in how wedding rings are worn. For example, in some Western countries, wedding rings are worn on the ring finger. Meanwhile, Jewish people choose to wear wedding rings on the index finger or middle finger
The ring finger and the story of eternal love
In general, most countries around the world choose to wear wedding rings on the ring finger. In Western countries, this stems from the beliefs of ancient Egyptians and Romans. They believed that the ring finger has a vein leading to the heart. It is called vena amoris, the “vein of love”.
Therefore, wearing a wedding ring on the ring finger affirms eternal love and a lasting bond in marriage. And they designated the ring finger of the left hand as the wedding ring finger because the left hand is closer to the heart than the right hand.
Most countries around the world choose to wear wedding rings on the ring finger
Why wear a wedding ring on the ring finger?
Why wedding rings are worn on the ring finger is also humorously explained based on a Chinese belief. Each finger represents a relationship. The thumb is parents, the index finger is siblings, the middle finger is oneself, the ring finger is one’s life partner, and the little finger represents the relationship with children.
When we press the fingertips of both hands together. Then fold the middle fingers down, and then separate the remaining fingers one by one. It is easy to see that the thumbs, index fingers, and little fingers can all be separated easily.
Only the ring fingers cannot be separated. Because parents cannot live with you forever, and the same goes for siblings and children. Only your life partner will always be by your side.
For that reason, it is also easy to understand why wedding rings are not worn on the little finger, index finger, middle finger, or thumb, right?
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Wedding rings are usually worn on the ring finger
Why do women wear wedding rings on the ring finger of the right hand?
The choice of which finger women wear a wedding ring on depends greatly on the concept of “men left, women right.” Therefore, in Vietnam and some East Asian countries, women often wear wedding rings on the ring finger of the right hand. And the finger for men’s wedding rings is the ring finger of the left hand.
In fact, there is no rule stating that women must wear a ring on the ring finger of the right hand. So you still see many women in Vietnam wearing wedding rings on the ring finger of the left hand.
Women wear wedding rings on the ring finger of the right hand
Why do men wear wedding rings on the ring finger of the right hand?
The concept of “men left, women right” originated long ago. There is no evidence proving that men wearing a ring on the ring finger of the left hand is the only correct way. Therefore, in reality, men can wear wedding rings on the ring finger of either the left or right hand. Moreover, wedding rings are worn daily at all times and in all places. So you can wear it on whichever side feels comfortable for you.
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Men wear wedding rings on the ring finger of the left hand
If you are not married yet, should you wear a ring on the ring finger?
Can you wear a wedding ring on the little finger?
Wearing a wedding ring on the little finger is not the traditional way
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Above is a summary for you on why wedding rings are worn on the ring finger. We hope the information above will help you find the most suitable and correct way to wear your wedding ring. If you have difficulty choosing diamond wedding rings and diamond engagement rings please visit the JEMMIA website for more reference.
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