We may not be in wedding season, but we're still happily celebrating couples’ everlasting love as they continue to share their excitement - and beautiful jewelry - with us.
But, why a ring? Why the left hand? Why the fourth finger? There’s much about the history of the wedding ring that remains a mystery, but here’s what we’ve uncovered.
Some historians believe the age-old tradition of exchanging wedding rings comes from ancient Egypt, more than 4, 800 years ago. Sedges, rushes and reeds, growing alongside the papyrus were twisted and braided into rings.
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The circle was the symbol of eternity. The hole in the center of the ring was considered a gateway leading to things known and unknown. Much like today, to give a woman a ring signified never-ending love.
The materials these rings were made of didn’t last very long and soon were substituted with rings made of leather, bone or ivory. The more expensive the material, the more love shown to the receiver. The value of the ring also demonstrated the wealth of the giver.
In ancient times, it was believed this finger held a special vein directly connected to the heart. It was coined by the Latin term vena amoris or vein of love. It turns out though, that humans have no such vein connected to the heart. However, it's touching to think that humans still wear wedding rings on the fourth finger, thousands of years later!
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There are a few general ideas on this. One thought is as the man, facing his bride, reaches straight out with his right hand he naturally touches her left. Another is that the soft metal (traditionally gold) is less worn or injured on the finger of the left hand, due to most of the world being right handed - approximately 90% of the population!
However, not all cultures wear wedding rings on the left hand. Couples in India choose to wear their wedding rings on their right hand, as the left hand is considered to be un-clean.
Puzzle Rings: Centuries ago in the Middle East, a man would give his wife a puzzle ring. This complex piece of jewelry was several rings, that when worn together correctly, formed one cohesive band. Faithfulness was the idea behind this design. It was believed that if a woman took off her ring, she would not be able to put it back on. Therefore, her husband would know she'd been unfaithful.
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Gimmel Rings: The gimmel ring was popular in Europe during the 1500s and 1600s. Built similar to a puzzle ring, its design was meant to signify marriage and unity. Typically, it was comprised of two interlocking metal bands. After becoming engaged, a bride and groom-to-be would each wear one. Then at their wedding, the couple would reconnect their bands and form one ring for the bride to wear.
Poesy Rings: A poesy is a poem or ballad, which makes the name of this style so appropriate. Very popular during the Renaissance, a poesy ring was an engraved sterling silver band. The inscription was typically a love poem or other expression of love.
Thimbles: In the early days of Colonial America, a groom would give his bride a thimble. The trend started with Puritans who felt jewelry was frivolous. The thimble was acceptable because it was a practical item. Many women would eventually remove the tops of their thimbles, making them bands.
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In life, a little rain must fall and it’s believed to be especially lucky if it does so on your wedding day. Other good-luck traditions from around the world include:
It's fun to learn about wedding traditions from around the world. And don't forget, it's also tradition to insure your precious wedding jewelry. Haven't insured your jewelry yet? Get a quote in a minute by clicking the button below. It costs less than you think.Please be advised that our studio will be closed for summer break from July 1st thru July 9th. Orders placed between 6/30/23 and 7/14/23 will require two extra weeks for production in addition to our standard production time.
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Delivery Information Ken & Dana Design jewelry is handmade to order, not mass produced. Please allow 5-6 weeks delivery. If you have a specific deadline in mind, please contact us via email – sales@kenanddanadesign.com indicating the product name and your deadline. All of our products are lovingly created with respect to our ethical vision, and backed by our satisfaction guarantee.In addition, here are some other helpful engagement ring FAQs.
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Our engagement rings include the option of choosing between a KDD recommended center stone or our complimentary stone sourcing service*. Our recommended diamonds are hand selected to ensure you are getting the best combination of beauty and value for your purchase. We start by looking exclusively for diamonds with the highest cut rating and outstanding polish/symmetry. We finish with having a diamond expert personally examine each stone for brilliance, pop and clarity. The result is a diamond that not only looks good on a report, but looks great in person and delivers the very best value for any budget.
*For custom sourcing outside of our recommended grade, please email us at sales@kenanddanadesign.com. KDD recommmended Natural diamonds are GIA certified H SI1 (or better). Lab grown diamonds are IGI or GCAL certified G SI1 (or better).
Don't know your ring size? Use the link below to help determine your size. The correct ring size should be easy to slide on, and slightly resistant when taking it off.
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If you have a specific deadline in mind, please contact us via email – sales@kenanddanadesign.com indicating the product name and your deadline.
All of our products are lovingly created with respect to our ethical vision, and backed by our satisfaction guarantee.In addition, here are some other helpful engagement ring FAQs.
Don't know your ring size? Please add this complimentary ring sizer to your ping cart, and use the check out process to provide us with your mailing address (note: when prompted to enter your billing address, type in your shipping address instead). We will mail a complimentary ring sizer to your address provided.
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