Wedding ring on the left ring finger, why there?

Let's clear up some curiosities. Why is the wedding ring worn on the left ring finger? For Italian spouses, at the moment of the promise, it is customary to wear it on this finger.

Where do you wear your wedding ring?

This legacy dates back to the time of some ancient populations - such as the Egyptians and Greeks - who thought that this finger was anatomically connected to the heart via the venous system.

The ring is therefore a symbol that wants to highlight a blossomed love, a promise, a deep bond with the loved one, even if you are far away. In fact, the name of the loved one and the date of the Day are usually engraved on the wedding ring.

Read more about the history and tips of the wedding ring

And in the engagement?

During the pre-wedding period, regardless of being "traditionalist" or not, it is common practice to wear the engagement ring before the wedding ring, waiting for the fateful day.

It is customary for the engagement ring to be given to one's significant other, once the right atmosphere has been created, accompanied by the question: "Will you marry me?".

But let's clarify the most common custom of wearing them in Italy :

• Engagement : the ring is worn on the left ring finger while waiting to put on the wedding ring;
• Wedding : the wedding ring goes on the left ring finger, the engagement ring moves to the right;
• Post - wedding : the engagement ring can be worn together with the wedding ring on the left ring finger, or kept on the right to highlight the wedding ring - the classic one in yellow gold or white gold -.

What procedure should be followed?

Nowadays there are no longer binding rules like there used to be: the most important thing is to choose jewelry that expresses all the love of that day so long awaited by the couple.

Contact Ferro Gioielli to purchase the products that are best for you if you want to impress and give a precious gift that will crown the most beautiful and special moments. The goal of jewelry is to preserve a memory over time. They are essential details.

Read our quick guide to wearing your engagement ring .