2006-07-10 19:02:52 · 15 answers · asked by tangwynn 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
In Western cultures a wedding ring is traditionally worn on the ring finger. According to tradition, the wedding ring is worn on the left ring finger because the vein in the left ring finger was believed to be directly connected to the heart, a symbol of love. This belief is thought to have originated in ancient Egypt.
2006-07-10 19:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by Muddy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The blood in the veins of your left hand have just come from your heart.
Also, most people are right handed, so having the ring on the left means it is less likely to catch on things while you're working, which could risk the loss of the ring or even of the finger.
If you're left-handed or for some reason really hate it being there, just wear it on the other one. You will have to put up with people asking why you do it, but what matters is that you're faithful to your fiance/spouse. Not so much which finger you wear the ring on!
2006-07-11 02:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Plain and Simple 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a tradition to wear your wedding band on your left hand ring finger because there is a direct line (through a vein) to your heart. Women were their wedding band before their engagement ring for this same reason. Some single women pride themselves on being independent and buy themselves a diamond ring to be worn on their right hand ring finger as a badge of honor, pride respect...etc etc etc. It's becoming quite popular lately and many jewlers sell these special right hand diamonds. (although there's nothing really special about them....it's just another diamond ring) Anyhow...nothing says you have to follow tradition. Do it your way and wear your wedding band on any finger you wish. As long as you like it and it means something to you...well that's all that really matters. Best of luck to you and yours!
2006-07-11 02:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by silent.peace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The custom started because it was believed that the vein left ring finger was connected directly to the heart. Therefore placing the ring on that finger symbolized connecting to the heart.
2006-07-11 02:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by Raymond C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your left hand is on the side of your body where the heart and the ring finger is deemed to be the finger closest to your heart..that is why
2006-07-11 02:07:09 · answer #5 · answered by Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wear it on your left hand finger and the vein in your left hand fingers leads up to your heart. Does that make sense? Else it is just an old family tradition.........
2006-07-11 02:15:11 · answer #6 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the only finger that had a vein that is straight to the heart .And the ring is because it's never ending .
2006-07-11 02:06:46 · answer #7 · answered by Fairy Tale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the greeks thought the ring finger on ur left hand had a vein or something that led straight to the heart
2006-07-11 02:06:09 · answer #8 · answered by Kels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe because that finger has the vein that carries the blood directly to the heart and no other finger does.
2006-07-11 02:05:54 · answer #9 · answered by Brandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wise man once said... Does my ring finger hurt you?
2006-07-11 02:42:57 · answer #10 · answered by rudytute 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋