How and where are engagement and wedding rings placed?

Very often, future brides and grooms come to our jewelry store asking us how and where engagement and wedding rings are placed. Today we will resolve that doubt and explain in detail how and where to place them.

The moment of placing the engagement and wedding rings is one of the most anticipated and emotional rituals of any wedding. However, few people know the history behind the tradition and the reason why these rings are placed in specific places, particularly on the ring finger of the left hand. Below, we will explore how and where these rings are placed and the deep symbolism they carry with them.

Where the engagement ring is placed

The engagement ring is traditionally placed on the ring finger of the left hand, a gesture that has its roots in ancient Rome. The Romans believed that this finger contained a vein that ran directly to the heart, a vein called the “vena amoris,” making this finger the ideal place to symbolize love and the emotional connection between two people.

Although modern science has proven that there is no direct vein connecting this finger to the heart, tradition persists, and the ring finger of the left hand is still considered the quintessential site for the engagement ring.

Where the wedding ring is placed

The wedding ring, meanwhile, is also placed on the ring finger of the left hand, but is placed after the engagement ring. This practice has been established in many cultures due to the belief that the wedding ring, which symbolizes the formal and legal commitment of marriage, should be worn over the engagement ring.

The wedding ring, generally simpler and more discreet than the engagement ring, is considered the symbol of fidelity and dedication in marriage.

In addition to the placement of rings, there is a tradition that implies that the exchange of rings at the marriage ceremony must be accompanied by vows of eternal love. These vows are, in a way, what give the rings their deep and emotional meaning. The placement of the rings on the ring finger of the left hand thus becomes an act full of symbolism, where two people promise each other unwavering love and commitment.

WESSELTON jewelry, known for its excellence and sophistication, perfectly represents this tradition. Each engagement and wedding ring, carefully designed and crafted with the finest diamonds, is not only a masterpiece in terms of beauty and quality, but also a tangible symbol of a love that endures over time. These rings are not only a luxury, but a promise of eternal love, as indicated by traditions that have endured for centuries.