Which Finger Does a Wedding Ring Go On? Which Hand?
Wedding rings have a great significance in married life. Wearing the ring on different fingers show different meanings.
For married couples, it is important to know what is the ring finger and how to wear the wedding rings correctly so that others can clearly see your marital status. This helps to keep out crises that could jeopardize the relationship and to live a happy married life.
Which Finger Does a Wedding Ring Go On? Why?
It is recommended that you wear the wedding ring on the fourth finger of your left hand, which is traditionally the ring finger or the wedding finger. This is because the ring finger is considered to be connected to the heart, as the blood vessels in this finger run straight to the heart.
Therefore, for married couples, wearing the wedding ring on the ring finger is equivalent to a solid bond in two persons' hearts and minds.
What Hand Does a Wedding Ring Go On? Why?
It is common practice to wear the wedding ring on the left hand. Apart from the reasons mentioned above, it is also because most people are right handed. It can be very inconvenient to wear a ring on the right hand.
In particular, wedding rings are very valuable jewelry. If they get dirty or damaged, it is very costly and troublesome to repair them. Therefore, for most people, it is more practical to wear the wedding ring on the left hand.
Also, in different countries and cultures, the wedding finger or hand is different. For example, in China, men tend to wear their wedding rings on their left hand while women tend to wear them on their right hand.
Meanings of Rings on Other Fingers
Wearing rings on different fingers has different meanings. We already know that wearing a ring on the wedding ring finger means you are married.
A ring on the middle finger means you are engaged or in love. A ring on the little finger is for those who are single or who do not want to fall in love. Lastly, for those who want to have a romantic relationship, you can wear the ring on the index finger.
- The index finger: Expecting a romantic relationship;
- The middle finger: Engaged or in love.
- The ring finger/the fourth finger: Married.
- The little finger: Single or not interested in a relationship.
How Do I Measure the Size of My Ring Finger?
There are multiple ways to measure your ring size, even without professional help.
Method 1: use a string or a strip of paper to measure your size; Method 2: take the size of a ring that you already own; Method 3: use a tape measure; Method 4: buy use a ring sizer. Read this article for more detailed information:
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Conclusion
Wearing a wedding ring on the ring finger means the connection of two hearts and represents a lifetime commitment. It also allows others to clearly understand your marital status. We recommend that you learn how to wear the wedding ring.
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