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Picking the right ring
While the history of rings is debatable, the materials they are made out of has remained the
same until recent years. While gold rings have been the norm, and are still the front-runner,
the heavier and more expensive platinum rings are making gains in the market as are
tungsten carbide rings which are more durable. (MS Photo)
MS — Couples adhere to many
traditions on their wedding days,
including the exchange of wedding
rings. Wedding rings symbolize the
union of two people and their pledge
to remain faithful to each other.
No one is exactly sure just when
the tradition of exchanging wedding
rings originated, but some say it can
be traced back to ancient Egypt,
when the oldest recorded exchange
of wedding rings was made. Reeds
growing along the Nile were twisted
and braided into rings and given
during betrothal ceremonies.
The round ring symbolized
eternity, and the hole within the
centre meant a gateway to things
unknown. Since reeds were not very
durable, soon ivory, leather and bone
were used to create wedding rings.
As new lands were explored and
territories expanded, traditions from
one culture were adopted and
modified by other cultures. The
same is true with wedding rings.
According to the Diamond Source,
wedding rings were adopted by
Romans and incorporated into
Western wedding ceremonies.
Romans' rings were highly
decorated, and some historians
believe wedding rings were given to
represent ownership over brides
instead of symbolizing love. These
rings were made of iron and called
"Anulus Pronubus", or "betrothal
ring".
Rings have been simplified since
those days and ultimately made of
many materials. Throughout history,
wedding rings were worn on various
fingers and even both hands,
whereas many married people in
western cultures now wear their
wedding rings on the left hand and
on the fourth finger. Romans once
believed that this finger contained a
vein, called the "Vena Amoris", that
ran directly to the heart. Though that
is not true, the tradition has
prevailed.
Other legends say that, when
blessing a Christian marriage,
priests would bind the marriage by
saying, "In the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit,"
simultaneously touching the ring to
the recipient's thumb, index finger
and middle finger, before slipping it
on the fourth finger while saying,
"Amen".
Another theory on ring placement
is that wedding rings are worn on the
ring finger because that finger isn't
used as much as the rest of the hand,
ensuring delicate ring materials
won't be damaged.
Ross Simmons Jewelry states that
gold is still the most popular metal
choice for wedding rings, but
couples are opting for some other
metals that are more durable.
Platinum is popular not only
because it is long -wearing, but it
also tends to be the most expensive.
It's also a dense metal and can feel
heavy in hand. Tungsten carbide is
another durable metal that has grown
in popularity in recent years. These
rings cannot be cut and resoldered,
which means it's important to size
the rings correctly the first time.
Titanium is both lightweight and
durable, and it's popular because it is
hypo -allergenic, making it practical
for those with allergies to other
metals.
Wedding rings continue to serve as
symbols of a couple's vows and
union. Much like the marriage itself,
they are designed to last the
test of time
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