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because it is called the wedding ring finger. i think

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Q: Why does a woman wear her wedding ring on the third finger?
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Which finger do you wear a wedding ring on for a woman?

Finger next to the middle finger Because it was believed that the vein from that finger ran directly to the heart.


Does every culture wear a wedding ring on their left ring finger?

No. In some European countries, they wear the wedding ring on the right hand, third finger.


What hand woman wares her wedding ring?

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What does a ring on ring finger mean?

If it's on the left, you're married. If a woman wears what's obviously a wedding ring on her *right* ring finger, it can mean she's widowed.


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What finger should an eternity ring be worn?

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What finger should wedding ring go on for woman?

The ring finger of the left hand. The finger by the pinkie.


What ring is worn first in a woman's wedding set?

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Why does Archie bunker wear his wedding ring on the wrong finger?

Irish people sometimes wear their wedding rings on the third finger close to the heart like a claddagh


When you break up what finger do you put your ring on?

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Which hand are you supposed to wear the wedding bands and engagement ring?

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