Strange as it may seem the use of a wedding ring by men was not common until recently. Whereas women have worn wedding rings for eons, men have not. The use of rings as a symbol of everlasting love enshrined in marriage can be traced back thousands of years. But not so much for men.

It was, in fact, during the second world war that the use of wedding rings by men became more common. (Note that mens wedding rings and men’s wedding bands are interchangeable, both meaning the same thing.) (more…)

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A wedding ring can be the most valuable and precious possession in one’s life. It is the visible element that symbolizes the marriage. It is an icon that indicates one’s commitment and loyalty to his/her spouse. Wedding rings are made out of gold, silver, white gold or platinum and are usually worn on the ring finger of the left hand.

According to the British tradition, the best man bears the duty of guarding the two wedding rings until the ceremony. The married couple declares their commitment to each other by wearing the ring after the official wedding ceremony.

The wedding ring is usually worn on the fourth finger of the left hand since that finger has the ‘vein of love’ which is connected to one’s heart. During the classical period this vein was referred as the vena amoris. The Chinese have given an interesting symbolism for all fingers. According to them the thumb represents one’s parents. The index finger symbolises the siblings. The middle finger represents you. The fourth finger represents your life partner and the fifth represents your children. (more…)

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by: M S Nath

Wedding is the most important moment in everyone’s life. Talk of wedding and the next thing you would remember is a wedding ring. It is used as a part of the wedding ritual. Exchanging a wedding ring is a symbolic representation of a bond between the couple. The moment when the ring is exchanged is very important and dear to the couple. Most of the couples exchange and engagement ring at the time of the engagement. Thus after the marriage the wedding ring is worn along with the engagement ring. The wedding ring is usually worn on the base of left ring finger. In some countries of the world it is worn on the right ring finger also.

A wedding ring is also known as a wedding band. It is always made of a precious material such as gold, silver or platinum. Choosing the material is a major decision to be made when you buy a wedding ring. The major factors that are involved in choosing the material are the cost and design of the ring. (more…)

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