Wedding rings are a symbol of endless love and devotion. And love, as we know, is a fragile substance: more than half of marriages break up over time. It is not surprising that many people have a special attitude towards wedding rings and believe in folk signs and superstitions. Whether this makes sense - everyone decides for himself.
Is it possible to wear wedding rings before marriage?
You will definitely have to wear wedding rings at least once before the wedding: you need to try them on before purchasing. But trying it on is not the same as wearing it. According to tradition, neither the groom nor the bride can appear with a wedding ring on their finger before the marriage ceremony. If you break this rule, you will get divorced.
When trying on jewelry, you also need to follow some traditions. You can't let someone else take the ring off your finger. Once the product has been selected, it is forbidden to give it to anyone: the sign says that this way you can convey your happiness and destiny. If you need someone to take the jewelry, you should put it on a table or flat surface, and only then give it to another person.
Previously, it was believed that wedding rings should be purchased by the groom, without the participation of the bride. This tradition is considered outdated: choosing a ring at random is a risky endeavor. It’s better if the lovers go to the jewelry store together, choose and buy an engagement couple together.
Smooth Surface Wedding Rings
Many newlyweds who believe in omens do not even think about how to choose wedding rings - they go to the store and buy smooth bands there.
Classic products are suitable for you if:
- you honor tradition and prefer not to part with your “talisman” even for a second: smooth headbands are very convenient to use, so you don’t have to constantly take them off;
- you don't want your ring to attract too much attention;
- Do you prefer a classic style?
- you do not plan to change the ring if you suddenly lose weight or gain weight - a smooth ring is easier to reduce or increase;
- You want you and your spouse to have the same rings: if they don't have stones or complex designs, it's easier to choose jewelry that would suit both men and women.
How to choose smooth wedding rings?
If you are determined to buy traditional wedding jewelry, then you should learn how to choose the right wedding rings with a smooth surface. When choosing, you should consider factors such as:
- Profile width. If earlier wedding rings had approximately the same width, today even classic products differ from each other in this parameter. Choose a width that will suit your fingers. For example, thin rings look better on thin fingers, and wide rings look better on chubby ones.
- Profile thickness. Here it is worth finding a middle ground, because a product that is too thin will become deformed at the first opportunity, and a product that is too thick will not allow the fingers to close, will cause discomfort and interfere with everyday life.
- Material. Wedding rings with a smooth surface can be made of any metal: gold, silver, platinum. Choose material based on your own budget.
Do the rings have to be the same?
Engagement rings must be purchased at the same time and from the same store. They symbolize life together, so they must be made of the same metal. Rings made of different metals mean a quick divorce.
But with the design of the decoration the situation is ambiguous. The smooth shape of the wedding ring symbolizes that the newlyweds' life together will also be smooth. Therefore, it was previously believed that there should be no pattern, no carvings, or notches on them.
Now this tradition is considered obsolete. Newlyweds willingly buy rings decorated with stones, especially diamonds: they symbolize the firmness and strength of the relationship. Products with diamond edges are also popular: they look impressive and are inexpensive.
If a man does not want to wear rings with stones or carvings, like the bride’s, he chooses a smooth one. Some brands specially produce paired engagement rings: one has a clearly “male” design, the other a “female” design.
Time to buy rings, is it possible to buy in advance?
The answer to the question of whether it is possible to buy engagement rings in advance is rather ambiguous.
Before the groom proposes to the bride, it is better not to buy a ring, because matchmaking may not happen. And if everyone agrees and preparations for the wedding are underway, then, of course, you can buy wedding rings in advance, because this is not done spontaneously and in the turmoil you can forget something.
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True, the groom must buy wedding rings. When he does this is not so important, the main thing is that both rings were purchased on the same day.
Is it possible to change the rings if you're tired of them?
Wedding rings are changed if:
- the purchase was made in a hurry and was unsuccessful;
- one of the rings was lost;
- one of the partners has changed size;
- It's your anniversary.
There are no signs or superstitions about this. If you bought the first rings you came across, over time you can exchange them for others. Please note that according to the law, jewelry of good quality cannot be exchanged or returned: you will have to melt down or sell your old jewelry. You can do the same if one of the partners has lost a ring.
Changing finger size is another common problem. A tendency to swelling, active physical activity, and pregnancy can cause the thickness of your finger to change. Since not every ring can be enlarged or reduced, sometimes it is easier to find a replacement.
What should wedding rings be like?
The newlyweds’ rings should be identical and smooth, without carvings or inscriptions, which foretells a calm and peaceful family life for the couple, filled with harmony and mutual understanding. And it doesn’t matter whether you prefer wedding rings made of silver, gold or platinum, the main thing is that they have a smooth and even surface (the same sign applies to wedding rings).
Another superstition comes to the aid of lovers of jewelry with stones - rings with diamonds promise wealth and financial well-being to young people.
What to do if the ring bursts
A wedding ring may burst if:
- was on the hand during active physical activity - during training on the horizontal bar, carrying heavy loads;
- it was too thin - less than a gram;
- was initially of poor quality.
The solution to the problem is simple: melt down the jewelry and make the same one. In addition, you can update the couple - choose a new ring for both spouses.
Folk omens interpret a breakdown differently. A wife's broken ring is a sign that her husband is having an affair. For my husband, this is a sign of an imminent divorce.
Replacing a lost ring with a new one
If you lose your wedding ring, come to church and consult with the priest on how to do everything right. There is the following algorithm of actions: the spouses buy a new pair of wedding rings, and donate the remaining ring from the first pair of wedding symbols to the temple for good deeds. The priest places new rings on the altar and carries out the necessary procedure in this case. After which the spouses exchange new wedding symbols.
If you did not get married, but only registered the marriage at the registry office, then do the same. Donate the remaining ring to the temple and purchase a new pair of wedding symbols. Place new rings on each other's fingers as a sign of your everlasting love and devotion. Look at what happened only on the positive side.
Losing or finding a wedding ring - what is the sign?
There are signs associated with an engagement ring not only before and during the wedding, but also after it. Losing a ring portends a separation from your soulmate. This superstition is explained quite simply: wedding rings, like a husband and wife, are a single whole, and if you lose one of the rings, then the integrity of your union is violated, it can easily collapse.
What to do if your husband lost his wedding ring? Don’t panic, because this is just a sign, and what your union will be like depends only on you. And many couples buy new rings after a while - you can do the same!
Sometimes it happens that one of the spouses has their wedding ring stolen. What do the signs say here? The interpretation here is twofold: on the one hand, this is equated to the loss of the ring, which means an imminent breakup; on the other hand, they say that the jewelry has taken on some kind of negativity and took it away from the owner’s life. Which interpretation to believe is up to you!
But finding someone else’s engagement ring is lucky! According to popular belief, this promises a speedy wedding for single guys or girls, and for those who have already found a partner, a new addition to the family, well-being and prosperity in the family. Another question is that you should not bring into the house and, especially, wear a found ring, because it has absorbed the energy of the owner, and you do not know whether it was positive.
Jewelry etiquette: how to wear and combine rings correctly?
How to choose the right ring? A question to which you will find a comprehensive answer with clear examples here. But how to wear and combine already purchased jewelry in order to receive a well-deserved compliment, and not a reproach for lack of moderation, modesty and taste? After all, even the most fashionable look will not help if you are literally “strewn” with family jewelry or, on the contrary, you have picked up a single, extremely impressive ring and - oh! -made a fashion mistake: they put it on the little finger.
So, let’s figure out what, how and with what to combine, not forgetting about our beloved men - who better than us to select gifts for them and teach them wisdom in matters of style
