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Here, we delve into the intriguing history of the wedding ring finger and why you might choose (or not choose) to follow this custom.

From ogling and drooling over celebrity engagement and wedding rings, and analysing their carats and shapes, we’ve done it all. However, the exchanging of rings is a deeply traditional gesture and holds personal meaning. But, is there really a right or wrong way to wear engagement and wedding rings and does it even matter?

Most women love jewellery and for those who are pro marriage, rings hold a special place in our hearts. Whether you wear both your engagement and wedding rings on one hand, or defy tradition and hold your own, here’s the symbolism of wearing rings a certain way.

The exchanging of rings is a long-held practice in many cultures throughout the world, but how did it come about?

Like a lot of old traditions, the exact history of wedding rings is murky. But one belief dates back to ancient Egypt.

Where did the tradition of wearing wedding rings come from?

Like a lot of old traditions, the exact history of wedding rings is murky. But one belief dates back to ancient Egypt.

Vanessa wears a Kobe ring in honour of her late husband In many Western countries, the tradition of wearing an engagement ring on the fourth finger on the left hand can be traced back to the Ancient Romans. They believed this finger had a vein that ran directly to the heart, the Vena Amoris, meaning "vein of love". Following Kobe and Giannas tragic death, Vanessa paid tribute to them by changing her Instagram profile photo to one of her late husband and daughter. The heartbreaking image showed...