It's probably the most romantic moment of your life: you propose to the person you love and put a ring on their finger as a sign of togetherness. But wait a minute! Which hand do you actually wear the engagement ring on? There is no clear answer to this question. Many stories and traditions surround the topic of the engagement ring. However, one thing is certain: an engagement ring is a wonderful symbol of love that points to the upcoming wedding. The shape of the ring is just as infinite as the love for the future spouse. Pinning on the engagement ring is a wonderful tradition that has existed for many years.
The story behind the engagement ring
For many hundreds of years, people have been putting engagement and wedding rings to underline their togetherness. Even the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans wore engagement rings on their left ring finger. At that time, doctors believed that a vein ran from the left ring finger directly to the heart, the so-called vena amoris. The idea that the engagement ring is directly connected to the heart still causes rapture today. In Germany, the engagement ring is still traditionally worn on the left ring finger. Many couples like the symbolism behind it and stick to the old tradition. However, the finger on which you wear your engagement ring is entirely up to you. In the end, the engagement ring is and remains a loving reminder of a very special marriage proposal. The finger on which you wear the ring does not change this.
Other countries, other customs
As already mentioned, couples in Germany traditionally wear the engagement ring on the left ring finger, which, according to an old story, is supposed to be directly connected to the heart. But what does it actually look like in other countries? The countries of the world do not agree on this at all. In Austria, for example, the engagement ring is worn on the left ring finger, while the Swiss prefer the right ring finger. In many countries in southern Europe, the engagement ring is also worn on the right hand. As the saying goes: different countries, different customs. However, all countries agree on one thing: .
So the whole section just makes absolutely no sense. What should be expressed here? An engagement ring as a front ring is fine. But the rest...?
In the end, your personal preferences will decide which finger you wear your engagement ring on. As you can see, there are no binding guidelines on this topic.
An individual decision
Even though many couples wear their engagement ring on the left ring finger, this does not mean that you have to follow this tradition. It is entirely up to you where you wear your engagement ring. Whether you wear it on the left or right ring finger, the place where you wear it does not detract from the romantic symbolism behind the ring. Who says you have to wear the ring on your finger? Some professions make it impossible to wear the ring on your finger during working hours. Even if the ring has a large diamond, it can quickly become impractical in everyday life. Many women are afraid of losing or damaging the precious symbol of love. In this case, it may make sense for you to wear the ring on a chain around your neck. This way, the sign of your love is particularly close to your heart and the wonderful symbolism is emphasized. It would be a shame for your engagement ring to gather dust in a drawer. After all, you don't want to deprive anyone of the unique symbol of your upcoming wedding.
What happens to the engagement ring after the wedding?
The highlight of a marriage proposal is probably putting on the sparkling engagement ring. This is worn as a sign of togetherness until the wedding ceremony and is then replaced by the wedding ring if necessary. And what happens to the engagement ring after you say "I do"? Should the beautiful piece of jewelry, with all its unique memories, disappear into the jewelry box? That doesn't have to be the case! Many women continue to wear their engagement ring after the wedding. Depending on the type of ring, you can wear the engagement ring as a a front ring before the wedding ring. If the wedding ring and engagement ring do not go together harmoniously, you can continue to wear the rings on separate ring fingers. As you can see, nothing is impossible when it comes to engagement rings. You can decide for yourself where you want to wear the symbol of togetherness. Whether on the left or right ring finger or on a chain near your heart... the main thing is that you feel comfortable with it in everyday life, without any restrictions.
