Rings: Which finger do they belong on?
You've received a diamond as a present, but don't know where to wear it? You might be wondering what this elusive band on the finger of a friend is referring to.
We will explain what each finger's meaning is when wearing an ring. This is based on the tradition but one thing needs to be made clear in advance that ultimately, you can wear any ring in the way that suits you best and is pleasing to you. Even on traditionally symbolic fingers, a ring does not always need to have any significance.
Solitaire rings
Ring finger meaning
The ring finger is without doubt the most important in the world of rings. The ring finger is often embellished with a piece of jewelry when romantic gestures or traditions are in play. The ring finger isn't named for nothing. One theory is that the custom of wearing jewelry on the finger rings originates from the Romans who believed in a vein connecting the ring to the heart. Although this isn't true anatomically, it has become a habit in our society.
What do the rings that are placed on the finger mean?
The left finger of the ring is reserved for engagement rings. If you notice someone sporting a sparkling diamond on this finger, be sure to congratulate them. They're likely to be getting married soon.
If you notice an ring on your right ring finger, it's likely to be a wedding band. Wedding rings are often identified by their simple design as a lot of people wear rings on a regular basis they are typically simple and comprise of a single precious metal ring, for example in yellow or white gold.
After the wedding, the engagement ring may be worn on either the left or right hand ring finger.
Couples who do not want to get married often decide to wear symbolic jewelry. Partner rings are becoming increasingly popular and are worn on the ring finger as a replacement for engagement or wedding rings. This is a beautiful method of keeping the tradition without the need to make a marriage "official" by obtaining an official marriage certificate.
Meaning of a ring on the middle finger
Many people are confused by the middle finger's ring. The short answer is nothing. The middle finger isn't considered to have a particular meaning, unlike the ring finger. So anyone who wears a ring on this finger, regardless of which hand is wearing it - does so more to fulfill practical needs.
The ring might look better or be more comfortable on the middle finger. The middle finger can be used to wear other jewelry, even if the ring is already occupied with an engagement or wedding band.
Rings on the thumb or finger
Similar to the middle finger Rings on the thumb and little finger is not a symbol of any significance. The ring finger has always been the only finger to showcase significant jewelry.
However, because there are no fixed guidelines for wearing modern-day phenomena such as partner rings, it can occur that a ring for a partner can mean something to a couple - is worn on the thumb or small finger.
While many rings and the fingers on which they are placed do not have any traditional significance but the jewelry can be a significant symbol for the wearer. Jewelry is often given as a gift for special occasions or to honor a person. It could be a family heirloom or a token of love, a gift to mark a significant event in life such as a family crest or many more.
Ask if you're interested about a ring. Who knows? Maybe there is a story behind the piece of jewelry. In any case, you will learn something about the person you're conversing with and create an excellent way to break the ice during an interesting conversation.