The engagement ring finger.
European engagement ring finger.
But in some countries like india chile venezuela spain it is worn on the right ring finger.
Women receive a ring from the man to show engagement and men usually do not receive an engagement ring.
Most good jewellery retailers online will be able to convert for you if in doubt.
In fact before the 1700s people frequently wore their wedding rings on their right ring fingers.
It wasn t until more recently that engagement rings appeared on the scene.
Opting for a custom engagement ring.
Please use this chart to convert to the corresponding us ring size to place your order.
I have a 14k gold ring that no longer fit my finger.
Sam was very knowledgeable patient and helpful throughout the engagement ring selection process.
Our handy finger size conversion chart above allows you to measure in mm and inches and then work out what your finger size is depending on the country you are purchasing your ring from.
Sam and the rest of the staff at european jewelry were great to work with.
According to reader s digest the custom of wearing a wedding ring on the left ring finger is a fairly recent invention even in english speaking countries.
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.
This tradition is commonly followed in russia india many scandinavian countries as well as some east european and south american countries.
However you might consider having a ring custom made if you don t see exactly what you re looking for.
More on this in a moment first let s look at one of the most popular euroshank engagement rings in our collection.
The reality is that most engagement rings can be adapted to incorporate a european ring shank into the design.
The conservative christians and jews in eastern european countries also wear the wedding ring on the right ring finger.
Engagement ring traditions as we know them today in western culture mimic this ancient egyptian tradition.
However in other parts of the world things are done a little differently to show engagement.
If you may need further assistance please do not hesitate to contact our jewelry expert at 1 888 636 1688 or 1 212 997 2528.
In some cultures the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of the left hand and in.
In some countries the engagement ring is worn on the fourth finger of the right hand.
