As a rule of thumb catholics prefer to wear their engagement rings on the right hand as well.
Europe engagement ring finger.
The hands represent friendship the heart represents love and the crown stands for loyalty.
Master russian reports that russians also wear their wedding rings on the right ring finger.
What is the correct hand and finger to wear my engagement ring on.
The ring finger is the third from thumb finger of a human hand it is located between the third and fifth digits between the little finger and the middle finger it is so named for its traditional association with wedding rings in many cultures though not all cultures use this finger as the ring finger.
Just like the left hand people wear their engagement rings on the fourth finger or ring finger of the right hand.
The first recorded use of a diamond engagement ring occurred in 1477 when archduke maximilian of austria presented mary of burgundy with a ring featuring hogback diamonds modern day baguette diamonds arranged in the shape of the gothic letter m lawler trustey says.
Russia and surrounding countries.
With all the flutter and excitement of an engagement you may ask.
In many western countries the tradition of wearing an engagement ring on the fourth finger on the left hand the left ring finger on the ring finger guide below can be traced back to the ancient romans.
It is given as a token of love to a friend or partner and makes for an ideal engagement ring.
Some religions and cultures pick a different digit altogether.
We ve covered the left ring finger.
It wasn t until more recently that engagement rings appeared on the scene.
In many cultures and countries wearing an engagement ring on the right hand is preferred.
In some cultures the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of the left hand and in.
People in many eastern european and south america countries opt for the right ring finger.
The engagement ring finger.
An engagement or betrothal is the period of time between a marriage proposal and the wedding during this period a couple is said to be fiancés from the french betrothed intended affianced engaged to be married or simply engaged future brides and grooms may be called fiancée feminine or fiancé masculine the betrothed a wife to be or husband to be respectively.
The tradition of wearing a wedding ring on this digit originated from the belief that this finger has.
This tradition is commonly followed in russia india many scandinavian countries as well as some east european and south american countries.
In some countries the engagement ring is worn on the fourth finger of the right hand.
According to latvian jeweler sudraba nams brides and grooms in many eastern european countries also follow.
A claddagh ring is a traditional celtic design that is full of meaning.
Now what about wearing an engagement ring on the right hand.
In many western cultures the ring finger is designated as the fourth finger on the left hand.
Will you marry me your engagement ring finger.