| Traditionally, a wedding ring is worn on the fourth | | | | that symbolically represent ideals such as love, |
| finger (thumb included) of the left hand in many | | | | hope and faith with rings such as "Russian" |
| parts of the world. This is based on the belief that | | | | wedding rings which are composed of three fine |
| the Latin name "vena amoris" or "vein of love" | | | | rings woven together into one. Another is the |
| ran directly from the heart to this finger. There | | | | Celtic ring design which incorporates the Celtic |
| are other people in parts of the world such as | | | | knot. |
| Germany, Chile, and Russia who wear wedding | | | | You can also choose handcrafted jewelry or |
| rings on the right hand. | | | | jewelry that isn't found in ready made designs. |
| Aside from how rings are worn, the meanings | | | | While this can cost a little more, it can be a unique |
| also vary based on cultural background and ethnic | | | | design that only that couple possesses. Another |
| customs. A wedding ring is a person's outward | | | | consideration in the choice of materials for a |
| expression of love, commitment and loyalty to | | | | handcrafted ring is in existing jewelry. If a loved |
| their partner. Despite the background and culture | | | | one such as a relative or parent gave you a piece |
| of the couple, many embrace the universal values | | | | of gold, it can be crafted into a wedding ring as |
| of love, faithfulness, and commitment in a | | | | well. Having it crafted into your wedding rings is a |
| marriage. | | | | nice way of remembering them. |
| Many rings today are made with precious metals | | | | There is no rule in the book that says wedding |
| like gold or platinum and commonly inlaid with | | | | rings need to be matching. If a couple cannot |
| semi-precious stones or diamonds. The inside part | | | | come to a consensus what kind of ring to choose |
| of wedding bands are also engraved to | | | | for a wedding ring is to simply choose a different |
| personalize it further. Common inscriptions usually | | | | wedding ring, one which the person likes. |
| feature the partner's name and wedding date. | | | | Before you decide on any wedding ring design, it |
| Couples have also been found to engrave shorts | | | | is best to look around for the design you will like. |
| lines of text from songs or poems which are | | | | This is important since a wedding ring is going to |
| special to the couple. | | | | be worn for a very long time. There are many |
| There are several styles found in the market for | | | | jewelry stores around and many offer great |
| a wedding ring shopper. Flat or domed rings are | | | | deals on wedding rings. You can also do your |
| the most popular. There are also puzzle rings | | | | shopping online where everything is at your |
| comprised of interlocking wedding rings. | | | | fingertips. Your next ring could be a just a click |
| Increasingly, people are choosing wedding rings | | | | away rather than a drive to the nearest mall. |