WHY THE RING FINGER?

WHY IS THE RING FINGER USED FOR THE ENGAGEMENT WEDDING RING?

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Richard Scott

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Ring Finger?

Okay, Technically, every Finger can be a Ring Finger.

Right?

But no, we all know that “Ring Finger” means one thing:

It means the Finger “The Ring” goes on.

And “The Ring” is the Engagement Ring or Wedding Band.

The Ring Finger is the 4th Digit on the Left Hand.

It’s in between the Middle Finger and the Pinky, also known as the 3rd Finger.

This Digit, called the “Digitus Medicinal” is the Finger that holds the most Prized Possession of them all:

The Marriage Ring!

But…

Why is this Finger the Ring Finger?

Well, long before Medical Science Discovered the Circulatory System, People Believed that a Vein ran Directly from that Finger, Straight to the Heart.

It was Described as “The Vein of Love”.

So it became Very Fitting that the Engagement and Wedding Rings be Placed on this Finger.

Ever since the First Engagement Ring ever Designed, in 1477 by Archduke Maximilian, this Finger has always Symbolized Unity, Commitment, and a Bond between Two People.

But it wasn’t always Diamonds…

In fact, Circa 2800 BC, Egyptians were Buried with Silver or Gold Wire Rings, because they Believed the Heart/Hand Connection as well.

So Whether the Ring, originally intended to Signify a Legal Binding Agreement of Ownership, is Gold, Diamonds, or Gemstones, one thing’s for Sure:

The Ring Finger is Where it’s Worn!

And, the Most Popular Engagement Ring Styles are:

The Tiffany was Introduced in 1886 (By Tiffany Inc), and has since stood the Test of Time as the Official Solitaire Engagement Ring Mounting. It’s Classic, Traditional, Never Goes out of Style, and Shows off a Single Stone Better than any other Ring out there…

So whether you Spend 2 Months Salary, or 2 Years Salary, the Gemstone to Buy is Diamond… One Carat is the Dream Carat Weight, and the Round Brilliant Cut is the Most Popular Diamond Shape.

So There You Go…

Buy your Engagement Rings HERE!

You Know Where It Goes!

Cheers! :)

P.S. In Different Cultures, like Muslim, Indian, Sinhala, and Tamil, they often Wear the Ring on Different Fingers (and some even the Thumb). The Ladies will Wear their Ring on the Left Hand Ring Finger, but the Men will sometimes wear it on the Right Hand Ring Finger.