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The choice of wedding rings is one of the most special moments of the wedding preparations. And, regardless of whether the ceremony will be civil or religious, the exchange of wedding rings will mark the beginning of your project of life together. However, the exchange of wedding rings is a very special moment, do you know on which hand the wedding ring goes and the meaning of this tradition? To solve all your doubts, we tell you the details below.

What is the origin of the tradition?

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Exchanging wedding rings dates back to 2,800 BC, as the ancient Egyptians already did this in their marriage rites. For them, the circle represented a perfect figure without beginning or end Then, the Hebrews adopted this tradition around 1500 BC, the Greeks extended it and many years later the Romans took it up.

With the advent of Christianity, the tradition of wedding rings was maintained, although it was first considered a pagan ritual. However, it was in the 9th century that Pope Nicholas I decreed that giving a ring to the bride was an official declaration of marriage, while in 1549 the phrase "with this ring thou shalt be married" was included in the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Church, and in 1549 the phrase "with this ring thou shalt be married" was included in the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Church.espousal".

On which hand does the wedding ring go?

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What does the wedding ring on the left hand mean? Traditionally, wedding rings are placed on the left hand, always on the ring finger, because of an ancient belief that this finger is directly connected to the heart through a valve. The Romans they called her vena amoris or vein of love .

On the other hand, the King of England, Edward VI, made official the use of the wedding ring on the left hand in the sixteenth century, alluding to the fact that the heart is located on that side, a muscle that represents life and love. This custom was transferred, over the years, from the Romans to the Christians and that is how today it is part of the marriage rite.

The wedding ring in Chile is worn on the left hand, according to tradition. However, it is not the same in all countries and it really depends on the beliefs of each person.

When to start using the ring?

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If the couple is getting married only in a civil ceremony, they can start wearing the wedding ring on the left hand from that moment on. However, if the couple is getting married in a civil ceremony and then in a church, regardless of the time in between, most of the bride and groom prefer to wait until the religious ceremony to exchange their wedding rings. It is not afixed rule, but it is what is customary to maintain the tradition.

Another option is to wear it on the right hand from the civil marriage onwards and change it to the left once married in Church.

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What types of wedding rings are there?

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At the present time the range of wedding rings is getting wider and wider, and there are more and more wedding rings And although the traditional designs are still the most chosen, such as the traditional gold ring or others like the solitaire ring with diamonds or the band type, there are many that also stand out among the most sought after; among them, the English cut half shank ring, the white gold rings, the two-tone rings with pink and yellow gold, and the gold rings with surgical steel.

On the other hand, silver wedding rings are an alternative that seduces more and more brides and grooms. And it is not only attractive for its lower cost, but also for its discreet tone and the variety that can be found in their catalogs. Now, if money is an obstacle, it is also possible to find cheap wedding rings in materials such as coconut wood or ebony.

On which hand does the engagement ring go?

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In Chile it is used on the ring finger of the right hand until the day of marriage. And once married, at switch to the left hand next to the wedding band That is, the two rings will be on the same finger; first the engagement ring and then the wedding ring.

Although many rituals are being lost in time, there is no doubt that the ritual of exchanging wedding rings is still very much alive. In addition to expanding the offer in terms of materials, designs and textures, today it is increasingly common for the bride and groom to inscribe their names, dates or phrases to give their rings a more personal seal.