How to wear engagement rings

Dating, engagement, marriage – that little order of commitments in a relationship may have been forgotten for many years, but it’s been used again for some time now. The engagement period, which serves to signal the bride and groom’s intention to society, has also become a phase of financial and logistical preparation for the wedding ceremony and for everything the new couple will need to have on hand when the big day arrives.

For the engagement to be official, tradition dictates that the famous engagement rings are worn. If you have doubts about the “function” of this symbol, pay attention to the following tips and discover everything you need to know about the subject.

What is the meaning of alliances?

According to the story, the ring represents the “bond” of the couple. It is used to identify committed people and thus, at least theoretically, prevent these people from being “flirted” out there.

Whether for engagement or marriage, rings are worn on the ring finger because, the ancients believed, this finger would have a vein directly connected to the heart. Although medicine has proven the belief to be untrue, the tradition has continued to this day.

How to use?

The difference between the engagement ring and the wedding ring is that the former is worn on the right hand, while the latter is worn on the left hand. This change takes place, according to tradition, because in this way the covenant is on the same side of the heart.

Many couples wear the same engagement ring after marriage, just changing hands. However, this depends on the decision of the couple, as some prefer to acquire new rings for the wedding ceremony.

Registrations

The inscriptions made on the inner side of the engagement or wedding rings are also the choice of the bride and groom. While some choose to engrave only the names, others prefer to also indicate the date of the union, and there are those who choose to engrave something completely personalized, such as affectionate nicknames, for example.

The novelty, for tech-savvy couples, are the tags: engraved on the outside of the ring, they can contain words like “♥” or “#love”, just to name a few possibilities.

material and sizes

The most traditional material is yellow gold, but there are several other options for those who want to get away from the ordinary. White gold, silver, precious stones – solitary or not – can all be used. Look for something that both you and your partner feel is appropriate, and that fits your financial means.

Sizes must be chosen when ordering rings. If you want to wear the same engagement ring on your wedding day, remember that the nervousness of the moment can cause swelling and prevent them from getting on your finger.

And the engagement ring?

Very traditional in several countries, the engagement ring has also become a trend in Brazil. It is a ring with which the groom presents the bride at the time of the marriage proposal. She normally wears this ring on her left hand until the moment of the wedding, when she passes it to her right hand to make room for the ring.

Brilliant, diamonds and other stones are usually the choice for these pieces, but it all depends on the taste of the groom – and the bride. If you don’t mind the fact that your groom won’t be wearing anything until the day of the ceremony, the engagement ring might be the perfect choice.

See below some engagement rings and get to know the most traditional models.