I have noticed of late many ladies wearing their wedding and engagement rings either on the right or left hand. I had always thought the left hand was customary. Can anyone explain the diference please ?
Best wishes, Rose P.
PSI know I'm behid the times.I've been out of circulation. RP.
2006-09-22 16:15:45 · 18 answers · asked by rose p 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just a thought, eternity rings? No, no maternity.
Rose P.
2006-09-22 16:58:59 · update #1
Wildstar has it right. Some people may also be wearing rings of sentimental value from a grandparent on their right hand. I experienced this situation with a girl who had taken me shopping in Germany because she didn't speak the language and I did. She was wearing her grandmother's rings. The shop staff thought we were newlyweds and congratulated me while she was trying on the clothes. Interesting experience with laughs all around but no fringe benefits.
2006-09-22 16:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by St N 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only time an engagement ring is worn on the right hand is when the bride walks down the aisle at her wedding. This way, after the wedding band is placed on her left ring finger during the ceremony, she can replace the engagement ring in the customary order without removing the band.
2006-09-22 19:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In England, both the engagement ring and wedding ring are worn on the left hand. There are some countries where the rings are worn on the right hand but I do not know the name of these countries.
2006-09-22 16:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is to be worn on the left hand. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. The rings you are seeing on the right hand that look like engagement rings are actually called "right hand rings" and are just meant for that reason only. Go to a jewelry store sight such as kay.com and you'll find the "right hand ring". I know its silly but I think it all got started with a spin off of Sarah Jessica Parker on "Sex in the City"
2006-09-22 16:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by chicabica269 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wear my rings on the left hand. I think people who wear a ring on the right ring finger are more promise rings, from their boyfriends. But engagement or weddings are for the left hand.
2006-09-22 16:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Engagement and wedding rings always get worn on the left hand
people who use the right hand for these ring are dumb and are the ones who get divorced
2006-09-22 16:25:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
good question. i've seen the same thing and it makes me a bit confused. when i saw women wearing their wedding ring on the right hand, i thought that maybe it was something that was cultural. i thought engagement and wedding rings were worn on the left hand.
2006-09-22 16:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by luvmuzik 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard that long ago they believed that the vein that runs to the left ring finger runs directly to the heart or is closest, so that's why wedding rings are worn on the left hand.
2006-09-22 16:26:35 · answer #8 · answered by HowlnWoof 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It Is true woman who are divorced, or those who ended a engagement will wear their rings on the right hand. I also have know woman who's mothers or grandmothers who have passed away will wear those rings on their right hand
2006-09-22 16:28:11 · answer #9 · answered by Kit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when a man and a woman marry , the rings go on the left hand
2006-09-22 19:23:00 · answer #10 · answered by sindi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋