because it is called the wedding ring finger. i think
Finger next to the middle finger Because it was believed that the vein from that finger ran directly to the heart.
No. In some European countries, they wear the wedding ring on the right hand, third finger.
left and next to pinky finger
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.
No. Both men and women wear their wedding rings on the left hand, third finger. It's considered the third finger because technically, the thumb is not a finger.
A ring not used to celebrate engagement or wedding. Thus not worn on the third finger of the left hand.
Eternity rings, having evolved from wedding rings, are also worn on the "ring finger", which is normally the third finger of the left hand.
The ring finger of the left hand. The finger by the pinkie.
The answer is in the question. Wedding ring is closest the hand and therefore closest the heart
Irish people sometimes wear their wedding rings on the third finger close to the heart like a claddagh
When divorced the woman can either keep her engagement ring and wedding ring on the same finger or switch them to the right hand or not wear them at all. Most men who have wedding bands just don't wear them.
Well depending on where you live and the culture in the country, it's going to be different. In the United States the engagement ring and the wedding ring are worn on the left hand ring finger.