In many western cultures the ring finger is designated as the fourth finger on the left hand.
Europe engagement ring finger.
The first recorded use of a diamond engagement ring occurred in 1477 when archduke maximilian of austria presented mary of burgundy with a ring featuring hogback diamonds modern day baguette diamonds arranged in the shape of the gothic letter m lawler trustey says.
People in many eastern european and south america countries opt for the right ring finger.
Master russian reports that russians also wear their wedding rings on the right ring finger.
In some countries the engagement ring is worn on the fourth finger of the right hand.
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What is the correct hand and finger to wear my engagement ring on.
Now what about wearing an engagement ring on the right hand.
In many western countries the tradition of wearing an engagement ring on the fourth finger on the left hand the left ring finger on the ring finger guide below can be traced back to the ancient romans.
As a rule of thumb catholics prefer to wear their engagement rings on the right hand as well.
With all the flutter and excitement of an engagement you may ask.
After the wedding they move the ring to the right ring finger where they wear it as a symbol of their union.
The tradition of wearing a wedding ring on this digit originated from the belief that this finger has.
The hands represent friendship the heart represents love and the crown stands for loyalty.
According to latvian jeweler sudraba nams brides and grooms in many eastern european countries also follow.
Some religions and cultures pick a different digit altogether.
We ve covered the left ring finger.
Russia and surrounding countries.
A claddagh ring is a traditional celtic design that is full of meaning.
Just like the left hand people wear their engagement rings on the fourth finger or ring finger of the right hand.
A claddagh ring shows a pair of hands holding a heart with a crown placed above the heart.
It wasn t until more recently that engagement rings appeared on the scene.
The engagement ring finger.
It is given as a token of love to a friend or partner and makes for an ideal engagement ring.
In some cultures the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of the left hand and in.
This tradition is commonly followed in russia india many scandinavian countries as well as some east european and south american countries.
Wear the engagement ring on the fourth finger of your left hand at least here in the united states.