Many wonder why we wear our wedding rings on the left hand. The wedding ring has been worn on the third finger of the left hand since Roman Times. The Romans believed that the vein in that finger runs directly to the heart. So why a wedding ring? The wedding ring is a never-ending circle, which symbolizes everlasting love. It is true that a wedding ring is a token of possession, but rather than symbolizing a man possessing a woman, it is the woman's possession of something valuable given by the man. Hence the current practice of using a precious metal, such as gold, platinum or palladium. Most couples choose a precious metal and this dates back to the ancient days of marriage when gold rings were circulated as currency. The groom-to-be would offer his bride-to-be a gold ring both as his partial payment and as a symbol of his intentions. Wedding tradition is still very important today, and even with metal prices being at an all time high, many brides and grooms are still exchanging vows wearing gold and platinum bands.
Featured wedding bands, from left to right, include Katharine James Platinum “Bella's Love” Wedding Band, Calvin’s Collection 6mm Platinum Hammered and Grooved Men's Wedding Band and Michael B. Platinum Pave Diamond “Lace” Wedding Band.
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