Wedding rings are symbols of commitment, love, and togetherness that are exchanged between two persons. A wedding ring or wedding band generally is an finger ring which signifies that its wearer is now married. In some countries, it may also be worn on the left hand. It’s normally forged out of some very precious material, usually gold or some other precious metal, and is often quite elaborate.
Wedding rings and engagement rings have been in use for several centuries now. And it is not just men who wear them; there are numerous brides and grooms nowadays, who are also wearing these rings on their hands and fingers. Some women even like to wear engagement rings on their wedding day. However, men too are seen wearing wedding rings today.
When you look at a man’s wedding ring, there is one thing you’d notice immediately-the wedding band itself, is usually much larger than a typical man’s ring finger. For the men, it might range from about five to six carats or more. And this size difference might vary according to the metals which were used for the wedding rings. Gold rings for instance would normally be much bigger in size than silver rings (which are actually lighter by nature). The reason why wedding rings for men tend to be bigger in size is because usually men’s ring finger is bigger than a woman’s ring finger in order to ensure more grip and stability when wearing the ring.
There are several kinds of wedding rings and engagement rings which can be worn by men. These include the so-called “traditional” wedding rings which are typically made out of yellow or white gold, including the famous South African Zirconia wedding rings. And then of course there are several varieties of wedding rings and engagement rings which are designed out of different precious materials including cubic zirconia, diamonds and platinum. Usually, men who opt for diamonds over any other precious gemstones are more of a “ballid” men and they prefer wedding rings with larger diamonds on the band – so you should ask your jeweler about his options if you want to have a diamond wedding rings with larger stones.
The tradition behind the wearing of engagement rings on the right hand is also known as the “right hand tradition”. Men’s wedding rings, engagement rings can be worn by both men and women. However, some couples choose to wear an engagement ring for the bride while she wears an engagement ring for the groom. This was historically done as a sign of respect for the groom’s role as a provider and as an acknowledgment that the groom was more capable of supporting the family. It has, however, come into its own nowadays as a trendy fashion trend which many women enjoy, as well as for its symbolism of unity and commitment between two people.
Traditionally, couples wear rings on the right hand because the most significant part of the wedding is the commitment and unity between the two people who are about to make their relationship official. While some cultures wear rings differently around their fingers, in most cases a wedding band on the right hand is more practical and comfortable. Rings worn on the left fingers signify past history or other traditions which are not so important to the couple. Alternatively, couples who wear rings together symbolize a more formal relationship. Your choice of which finger to wear rings on will probably depend on which tradition or culture you follow.