So this was on my mind...since it's engagement season and my main theme for the day seems to be rings. I wanted to quickly share the history of the wedding band with you and the reason why people wear it on the left hand. In the 17th Century, wedding rings were frequently worn on the thumb. During the marriage ceremony however, the fourth finger was commonly used. There are various origins for the tradition of placing the ring on the fourth finger. According to some, the custom stems from the Christian wedding service in which the priest arrives at the fourth finger after touching three fingers of the left hand: "In the Name of the Father...Son...Holy Ghost." A more romantic legend that dates back to Egyptian times holds that the third finger of the left hand follows the vena amoris (vein of love), a vein that was believed to run from that finger directly to the heart.
Food for thought: Rings symbolize love and romance. The
diamond is indestructible and the band is an unending circle which represents eternity.
There is your history lesson on love for the day. Class dismissed. ;-)
credit: Association of Bridal Consultants
Here is another another ring that I thought was beyond tradition, budget friendly, and unique. Not to mention it's really cute. You can find it here on www.etsy.com
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