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Wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand due to tradition. It is believed to have been derived from the Romans, as it was thought that the vein in the fourth finger was connected to the heart directly. Many countries have their own traditions with some Catholic and some Orthodox countries wearing the ring on the right finger.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoWedding rings were worn on the middle finger, but in the 18th century europeans used a bow type weapon to "Pluck" their enemy. This would sometimes get tangled with the wedding band and remove the skin from the finger. After about 50 years of repeated injuries, King George III passed assisted in writing the commoner's warfighting doctrine which instructed field soldiers to wear the ring on the third finger (most protected from the bow's string.)
Another theory is: its to easy to get away with giving someone the "bird" by wearing the band on the middle finger- and only Italian mobsters wear pinky rings.
1. Cerveny, N. D.; Scott Drake (1984)"Mid-18th Century War Fighting in Undeveloped Countries" The center of historical war fact archives.
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∙ 12y agobecause the first finger is a present ring, the third is engagement and the fourth is wedding
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think again, use science..
The fourth finger has a vein and its the only one out of the five fingers that connects to the heart... and that's why its on the fourth finger.
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∙ 8y agoThe fourth finger on the left hand is generally thought of to be the finger which is connected to the heart. This dates back throughout history, although some traditions and religions believe different things and so they wear it on a different finger
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∙ 12y agoAccording to tradition the wedding ring is worn on the left ring finger because the vein in the left ring finger was believed to be directly connected to the heart.
Different countries and different religions all have their own customs for it though. Also, from a practical point of view, many brides and grooms will chose to wear their wedding band on the hand they use the least (e.g. if you're right handed on the left, if you're left handed on the right) so as to avoid scratches or damages to the ring from every day work.
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∙ 11y agoIt is said that befor the scienctist started studeing the curculortory system that people thought that a blood vein ran strate from that finger to the heart.
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∙ 16y agoBecause it was always thought the vein closest to the heart was in the third (or ring) finger.
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∙ 14y agoYour engagement and wedding ring should be on the finger closest to the pinkie finger on the left hand (aptly called the "ring finger").
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∙ 14y agoBecause it has a pressure point to the heart. That is science and romance combined!
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∙ 12y agoTechnically you are supposed to where your wedding ring on the third finger of your left hand. In America anyway.
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When you get married what finger does the ring go on?
On your left hand and the second finger from the left and third from the right The finger on the left of your middle finger often called your "Ring finger"
Which hand do polish women wear their wedding ring?
The wedding ring goes on the left hand; the finger next to the pinkie. With some Europeans the wedding ring goes on the right hand.
Do men wear wedding rings on the right hand while women wear them on the left?
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.
What finger does a girl wear her wedding ring?
In North America, it is not customary for the man to wear an engagement ring. However, if a couple decides to break from the norm, the ring is to be worn on the same finger as the female, that being the ring finger of the left hand. In some cultures and in certain parts of the world, the man and/or woman would wear the engagement ring on the ring finger of the right hand and then make the switch after they are officially married.
What Note is The Third Finger on a g string on a violin?
The third finger is the ring finger of the left hand. First finger is the index finger, second finger is the middle finger, and the fourth finger is the pinkie. Only the fingers of the left hand are numbered.
Which finger is the ring finger?
The fourth finger of the left hand is tradtionally the 'ring finger' this the finger next to the pinkie on the left hand. Anyway, the ring finger is the finger between your pinkie and middle finger. If you are going to give someone a ring though, make sure you put it on their left hand, ring finger.
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 is a dress ring?
A ring not used to celebrate engagement or wedding. Thus not worn on the third finger of the left hand.
What finger do you put your engagement ring?
The left hand finger to the right of your pinkie. The left hand is also used for cultures that believe in the vena amoris or "vein of love" that is believed to be found in the left ring finger. This is why when we get married we put our wedding ring on our "vein of love". Good Luck!
What finger do you wear your purity ring on?
There is no specific finger that a purity ring must be worn on. It is a personal choice. Most people choose to wear it on their ring finger on their left hand, similar to a wedding ring, but it can be worn on any finger.
What finger should wedding ring go on for woman?
The ring finger of the left hand. The finger by the pinkie.
Which finger to wear for couple ring?
Left hand, ring finger. That's why it's called the ring finger. :) (If you don't know which finger that is, if you're looking at your left hand, it's the second finger from the left.)
