Why Do We Wear Engagement Rings?

We wear engagement rings to show we are already committed to marrying someone and therefore are not free to any other potential mate. This goes way back, to the ancient cultures when rings were used not just to show off wealth but also had a bigger meaning. A ring back then was a binding agreement. So why use the fourth finger this is because the Romans believed this finger has a direct connection to the heart.

Key points about engagement rings:

Romantic Rings Binding agreement

• Symbol of commitment:

  The ring physically represents a promise to marry the person who gave it to them. 

• Historical origins:

  The practice of wearing engagement rings can be traced back to ancient Rome and Egypt, where rings were used to signify important agreements. 

• Diamond tradition:

  In Western cultures, engagement rings are typically adorned with diamonds, which became popular due to marketing campaigns by De Beers. 

• Finger symbolism:

  The fourth finger of the left hand is traditionally used for engagement rings because the Romans believed a vein in that finger led directly to the heart.