Some Traditions and Cultures of Wedding Rings
The custom of exchanging wedding ring is almost common in almost every culture. It is either done during the engagement or during the wedding. The spouse wears it as a symbol of marital commitment to fidelity. It is a type of jewelry that is to be worn for a lifetime to prove the life long commitment for the beloved. Not only in western countries but also in eastern countries exchange of rings is considered as commitment for lifetime. In certain countries wedding ring is worn on the base of the left ring finger. In other countries this is worn on the right ring finger. Today wedding band is gaining much more popularity among young couples.
From the pages of history we learn that wedding ring is wedding ring was used as the mark of marriage of two souls. Not only in western countries, but also from the ancient history of India we can find examples of this ritual or custom before wedding. Usually plain golden band or ring used as a wedding ring. The popularity of gold in this case is dependent on the fact that gold is durable, easier to afford and for daily usage. It is also because of that the gold can be cleaned easily that the use of gold ring is so popular. Moreover in eastern countries gold is thought to be an auspicious metal and thus has its popularity. Women are generally found to wear narrow bands or rings and men, broader bands or rings.