A marriage proposal is a serious step for a man and a long-awaited event for a woman. A man prepares for this step mentally and physically for a long time. And to your own behavior you need to add a beautiful ring that your beloved will like and will become a symbol of the man’s serious intentions.
And so the guy went through all the stages of preparation and excitement, proposed to the girl, and she agreed. It would seem that now there are no questions except choosing a date and preparing for the wedding. It's like that for a guy, but for girls every little thing is important. On an intuitive level, they understand that the engagement ring is worn on the ring finger until the wedding. What to do next? Should I take it off, wear it with my wedding finger, or put it on another finger? Let's figure this out.
How to wear an engagement ring correctly
There are so many versions - it’s not surprising to get confused in them. Some say that it needs to be hidden in a box. Others prefer to wear it with their wedding band.
It used to be that it was a bad omen that an engagement ring should not be removed before the wedding.Losing it means the marriage will not take place or will be short. According to legends, on the wedding day, the girl should take off her engagement ring, and there should be no jewelry on her hand, except for the engagement ring.
Features of the product, its meaning
The tradition of giving a girl an engagement ring came to us from the West. The classic option is a simple ring with a stone. And today there may be 3 or more. Any metal is suitable - all types of gold, silver or platinum. After the engagement and presentation of the ring, the couple officially becomes the bride and groom.
Ideally, the stone should be precious. A diamond symbolizes strong love, because this stone is the most durable material on the planet. But instead, budget cubic zirconia is also suitable. The main thing is not to choose a ring with pearls - it will lead to tears.
In Rome, a guy gave a simple iron ring to the bride's parents. This was done as a sign that the man was taking upon himself to support the girl and that his intentions were serious. Later they began to put a ring on the bride’s hand, this was a sign that the girl was already taken.
REFERENCE! The Jews first gave a coin to the bride. This meant that the man took responsibility and financial support upon himself. Later they began to give rings.
It is believed that the price of the ring should be equal to the groom's monthly salary, this shows his ability to support his future family. But it is not necessary to adhere to this tradition if it is not possible.
A girl's acceptance of a ring means her agreement to connect her life with a man.
On which finger is the engagement ring worn before the wedding?
Orthodox people wear it on their right ring finger, Catholics wear it on their left hand.
Unnamed because:
- this finger has a vein that leads to the heart;
- the finger and the heart are connected by a nerve;
- There is an energy channel between the heart and the finger, which brings happiness.
Whether this is true or not is unknown. But it has long been customary to wear engagement rings and rings on the ring finger, and this is a fact.
It cannot be removed before the wedding; according to legend, this can interfere with the marriage. But if the ring is not very comfortable and sits flush on your finger, it is better to ignore the signs and take it off at night.
IMPORTANT! At night, the kidneys reduce activity; in the morning, many people experience swelling. Remove any rings from your fingers, otherwise it may swell and the jewelry will crush the blood vessels. And this is fraught with the loss of a finger or the ring being cut right on you.
How to wear after the wedding
There is no consensus on this matter. There are 3 versions:
- it is worn on the same finger as the wedding finger. Some say that the engagement party should come first, followed by the engagement party. So that the symbol of marriage is closer to the heart. Others wear jewelry in the order in which the bride wore it—first the engagement piece, then the engagement ring;
- move to the middle finger;
- put on the opposite hand;
- remove the jewelry and hide it in the box. It is worn only on special family occasions, and later passed on as a family heirloom.
How you wear your engagement ring is up to you. Gypsies generally wear it around their neck as a talisman, hanging it on a chain. But if you want to wear it with your wedding band, then when choosing the latter, make sure that both jewelry look harmonious together.
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