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On which finger to put the engagement ring

François Deprez
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A promise of commitment, the engagement ring announces a happy event that should be celebrated as it should be. But before choosing the perfect piece of jewelry, which finger will this engagement ring fit on? ? Bonnot Paris, the specialist in custom jewelry, tells you everything.

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Which finger for your engagement ring in France?

In our country, the finger to wear an engagement ring is the left ring finger (man or woman). If this is the case in many other countries than the In France, this tradition is not followed everywhere, for example in Africa and Asia. We will see the other possibilities, what they mean. And above all, how to do it. best choice.

An engagement ring is worn on which hand and finger ?

The majority of women wear an engagement ring on the ring finger of the left hand in several regions of the world, particularly in Europe. It is a custom which, although it may have changed over the course of history, dates back to a belief that was widespread in Antiquity.

It concerns more particularly the finger to wear a wedding ring on, but applies to the marriage proposal. It was thought that a vein from this finger communicated with the heart ! It is also noted that the practice is more common in the cultures of Catholic tradition.

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Which finger should you wear an engagement ring on in Islam?

Traditionally, a Muslim go wear your engagement ring on your ring finger. Some prefer the right hand, others the LEFTThere is no absolute rule on this matter, and the opinions of Islamic scholars differ. What is certain is that the middle finger or index finger are prohibited by some schools (source) ! L'auricular is a possibility.

As a reminder, a male practitioner of Islam cannot wear a gold ring. She must be modest, so no diamond engagement ring ! For women, gold is allowed.

Follow the custom of the left ring finger for his ring?

A alliance will sooner or later take the place of an engagement ring. If the wedding ring is worn on the left ring finger, Choosing this finger for your engagement ring makes senseWe mark the commitment before marriage, then comes the official and lasting union, with a sort of fairly natural continuity.

Many women today choose to stack the two rings on their left ring finger, but you can also wear them on two different fingers. Also read: how to choose an engagement ring.

The choice to follow custom is personal, but it must be recognized thatA beautiful engagement ring is often valued on the ring finger. It is a finger that is neither too thick, like the index finger, nor too thin, like the little finger. The ring is visible and attracts the eye. For such a romantic jewel, it seems to be an ideal finger and from a more pragmatic point of view, the engagement ring worn on the ring finger is little or not at all bothersome.

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What other finger to wear an engagement ring on? for a man or a woman?

The other option that immediately comes to mind is to know which finger to put an engagement ring on is the ring finger of the right hand. This is a custom in various places and in cultures of Protestant or Orthodox tradition, where wearing the wedding ring on the right hand is widespread.

As a general rule, a woman who puts her engagement ring on a finger other than the ring finger, of the left or right hand (for example the index finger or the little finger) does not do it immediately. It is rather a matter of moving the jewel to be able to put on the wedding ring.

Nevertheless, some people already wear a ring on their ring finger and prefer not to touch it. It is often a piece of jewelry with religious significance, or a family ring received as an inheritance.

Put the perfect ring on your finger for your engagement

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The color, the shape of the stone and the volumes are elements which, if judiciously defined, can flatter a hand, lengthen a finger, create a good visual balance on a hand which already often wears rings...

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FAQ

Which finger should you wear an engagement ring on in Africa?

There is no single rule on the African continentThe engagement ring is most often worn on the ring finger of the right hand, then the wedding band on the left ring finger after the wedding (at Cameroon, for example). However, customs vary by country, culture and religion practiced (Christian, Muslim influences, etc.). If in doubt, follow local or family custom.

On which finger should a man wear his engagement ring?

There is no universal rule for men. The most common is the ring finger of the left hand (Western influence), but in some cultures it is worn on the right ring finger. Choose according to your local custom or comfort.

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François Deprez

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