2006-08-06 07:34:23 · 17 answers · asked by pink_gal_mia 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
In the ancient times it was believed that, there is a vital blood vessel that runs from the ring finger on the left hand directly to the heart! Since the heart is long believed to be a symbol of love, this finger was named as the ring finger. It is therefore apparent that a ring worn on the ring finger of the left hand, is worn with some matrimonial intentions or significance. A promise ring worn with a
commitment to marriage, an engagement ring and a wedding ring are some examples of such rings. As medical sciences advanced, it was proved that the belief of a vital blood vessel connecting the left hand ring finger and the heart was wrong! However, the finger continues to be referred to as the ring finger until today.
2006-08-06 07:39:26 · answer #1 · answered by vicolstravnos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In ancient times, they believed there was a vein in your left hand third finger going straight to your heart. However, not everyone nowadays wears their ring there, I know of some friends who can't wear a wedding ring for work reasons and wear it as a pendant instead. And I recently went to the Netherlands and the couple wore their ring on the right hand, when I asked about it they told me that catholics wear it on the left hand so the protestants had decided to wear it on the right hand in contradiction...
2006-08-07 04:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by Littlegreydevil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've just been reading about this on a wedding site while I was trying to find something else out. It's apparently because the Romans thought that the blood from this finger goes straight to the heart.
2006-08-06 17:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by pomme_blanche_2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually no it is supposed to be worn on the fourth finger. Unless you dont consider the thumb part of your fingers.
2006-08-06 08:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by bea1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the ancient cultures (Greek or Roman? Help!) believed that a vein ran directly from that finger to the heart.
2006-08-06 07:37:47 · answer #5 · answered by Katie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ancient Egptians beleived that finger was connected to the heart
directly
2006-08-06 13:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by JULIA E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The left has isn't nearer to the middle than the astounding hand." not from the exterior view it isnt yet technically it is nearer for the reason that your heart is placed nearer to the left factor. it is the reason the left hand has grow to be traditionally the hand for the marriage band and all are astounding related to the finger.
2016-11-04 00:22:11 · answer #7 · answered by fleitman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was believed that the the ring finger (the 3rd) had a vain in it that when straight to the heart.
2006-08-06 07:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by cascade_waterfall04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a Roman tradition to wear a betrothal ring there
2006-08-06 07:38:30 · answer #9 · answered by welsh_witch_sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say the 4th finger, or 2nd from the left. Not the 3rd. I count my thumb too.
2006-08-06 07:42:10 · answer #10 · answered by ribena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋