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  2. Ring finger - Wikipedia

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    The ring finger, third finger, [1] fourth finger, [2] [3] leech finger, [4] or annulary is the fourth digit of the human hand, located between the middle finger and the little finger. [ 5 ] Sometimes the term ring finger only refers to the fourth digit of a left-hand , so named for its traditional association with wedding rings in many ...

  3. Wedding ring - Wikipedia

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    A wedding ring is commonly worn on the ring finger. A pair of wedding rings. A wedding ring or wedding band is a finger ring that indicates that its wearer is married. [1] It is usually forged from metal, traditionally gold or another precious metal. Rings were used in ancient Rome during marriage. [2] In western culture, a wedding ring is ...

  4. Ring (jewellery) - Wikipedia

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    Ruby ring. A ring is a round band, usually made of metal, worn as ornamental jewelry.The term "ring" by itself denotes jewellery worn on the finger; when worn as an ornament elsewhere, the body part is specified within the term, e.g., earrings, neck rings, arm rings, and toe rings.

  5. Engagement ring - Wikipedia

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    Two engagement rings, as traditionally worn on the ring finger of the left hand . An engagement ring, also known as a betrothal ring, is a ring indicating that the person wearing it is engaged to be married, especially in Western cultures. A ring is presented as an engagement gift by a partner to their prospective spouse when they propose ...

  6. Claddagh ring - Wikipedia

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    The Claddagh ring belongs to a group of European finger rings called fede rings. [4] [5] The name derives from the Italian phrase mani in fede ("hands [joined] in faith" or "hands [joined] in loyalty"). This group dates to Ancient Rome, where the gesture of clasping hands meant pledging vows.

  7. The Somewhat Controversial History Behind Princess Diana’s ...

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    Diana’s Ring Was Sold in a Catalog. In fact, it was featured in the catalog for royal jeweler Garrard back in 1981, meaning it’s possible (probably inevitable) that multiple people have the ...

  8. Vena amoris - Wikipedia

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    It describes a special blood vein that was once believed to flow directly from the fourth finger of the left hand to the heart. [1] This belief has been cited in Western cultures as one of the reasons the engagement ring and/or wedding ring was placed on the fourth finger, or "ring finger". This myth dates back to the Medieval Ages.

  9. The Long History of Celebrity Engagement Rings—and Why ...

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    In 2002, Jennifer Lopez’s first ring from Ben Affleck ignited a desire for pink diamond engagement rings. Oval diamonds have been on the rise since 2012 when Blake Lively became engaged to Ryan ...