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Ancient Egyptians believed that there was a vein that ran directly from the your fourth finger on your left hand all the way to the heart. This came to be known as the "love vein." Ever since then, it has been tradition to wear your engagement ring on your "ring finger" (the fourth finger on your left hand).

When you eventually get married, your wedding ring goes on the same finger, but goes on first and then is topped off by the engagement ring.

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