| A wedding ring or wedding band is, as a rule, | | | | rings, men are now fast approaching acceptance |
| worn on the fourth finger (thumb included) of the | | | | of wearing a ring also. |
| left hand in many parts of the world. The reason | | | | Engraving the inside of a wedding ring is a tradition |
| being that it is a belief that the Latin name "vena | | | | encouraged to personalise the band and to help |
| amoris" or "vein of love" ran directly from the | | | | cement the relationship also adding sentimentality. |
| heart to this finger. Other parts of the world | | | | Normal inscriptions include the name of the |
| wear the wedding ring on the right hand (eg. | | | | partner together with the wedding date on the |
| Russia, Chile, Poland, Germany to name but a | | | | inside of the wedding ring, although it is not |
| few.) | | | | unusual to engrave lines from meaningful songs |
| The majority of rings are made from precious | | | | and weird messages known only to the couple. |
| metals, gold or platinum, with the recent rise in | | | | Plain flat or domed rings are the two most |
| popularity of of non precious metals such as | | | | popular styles. Another style commonly known as |
| stainless steel, Titanium, Zirconium and Tungsten. | | | | a "Russian" wedding ring is of three fine rings |
| These non precious metal rings are often inlaid | | | | woven together to make one. The three rings |
| with precious metals and diamonds to enhance | | | | symbolise, love, hope and faith. |
| their appeal. | | | | Some cultures favour puzzle rings - interlocking |
| The wedding ring signifies commitment and loyalty | | | | wedding rings assembled in order to form one ring |
| to a marital partner and is more commonly | | | | and Celtic style bands are increasingly popular in |
| women who wear this symbol, but due to the | | | | English speaking countries - the Celtic knot |
| rise in popularity of alternative metals for wedding | | | | symbolises oneness and continuity. |