What's interesting about this whole tradition of putting a Wedding Ring on next to the Engagement Ring, is that
times are changing rapidly! A lot of Rings that you find in the Jewelry Stores Today are
sold as a One-Piece Ring. That means it stands for everything. It's both the Engagement Ring AND the Wedding Band! It's the entire package. This way, she has one Ring to begin with, she gets that Ring put on her during the Wedding, and that's all she gets! One ring to rule them all! (Most of the time, these Rings are a little bit wider than a normal Ring!)
One-Piece Wedding Rings makes the crazy time at the Altar, smooth, effortless, and a piece of cake. (Mmmmm, I Love Wedding Cake!)
Some couples have the ever popular Classic Engagement Ring, which is a standard Tiffany-Style Solitaire Ring. (Like the Pear-Shaped Diamond in the picture) One of the choices you can use as a Wedding Ring with Solitaires are what they call Wraps! Wraps are Rings that "Wrap" around the center Diamond. (See Picture for a Wrap!) Sometimes they go all the way around the Solitaire, other times they just fit on either side of the Diamond. What's funny about these, is that people don't know which side is the Wedding Band side, since it's wrapped around your Engagement Ring, it's hard to tell. Each Wrap is different, so you'll have to look good to see which Band is actually the Wedding Band. The Side that has the Wedding Band goes on the Finger First!
But that still leaves one big question... Why DOES the Wedding Ring go on the Finger First?
We know HOW, but what about the WHY? People always want to know who made up this madness and why? Here we go... The Wedding Ring is put on the Ring Finger First, because myth says, that the Wedding Ring is always worn CLOSEST to the Heart! Aww! How Special!
And why are the Wedding Rings put on the 4th Finger of the Left Hand? (You're going to love this one as well!) Myth states that the Wedding Ring Finger was the Finger used, because that was the Finger that had a vein in it, that ran directly to the Heart! WOW! You see, it's all about Love and Romance. (And Gold and Diamonds... and Veins!) This wonderful myth or legend may not be correct, but somehow, the tradition still lives on Today!
Last word on the Wedding Rings... Make sure the rings fit together properly, and make sure they fit together on Her! People don't know this, but normally when you add the Wedding Ring to the Engagement Ring, you'll have to get them sized up at least 1/4 size larger to fit. That's correct! At least a 1/4 size, if not more! (Don't wait until the big day to realize this!) But it's the truth, 2 Rings take up more space on your finger than one Ring. Taking up more space means, they'll fit snugger! Make sure you have it checked out ahead of time. (It could be embarrassing at the altar trying to force the Rings on!)
Speaking of Weddings, don't forget this: Get both Rings polished and cleaned before your Wedding Day! You don't want Wedding Photos taken of a Dirty Ring!
Get them professionally cleaned and polished. (And soldered together if necessary!) (Read my blog about: Should you get your Rings Soldered Together Before the Wedding?) And remember... Make sure you wear the Wedding Band closest to your Heart!
Tradition or not... You can't fool the Heart!
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