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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. Ring (jewellery) - Wikipedia

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   The fourth digit or ring finger of the left hand has become the customary place to wear betrothal, engagement and wedding rings in much of the world, though in certain countries the right hand finger is used. [14] This custom was practically established as norm during World War II. [15] The use of the fourth finger of the left hand (the 'ring ...

5. Visual markers of marital status - Wikipedia

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   In British-American tradition, diamond rings are the most popular type of engagement ring. The engagement ring is usually worn on the left ring finger (sometimes this ring is switched from the right to the left hand as part of the wedding ceremony). Wedding ring: Many Western wedding ceremonies include the exchange of a wedding ring or rings. A ...

6. Claddagh ring - Wikipedia

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   A Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring in which a heart represents love, the crown stands for loyalty, and two clasped hands symbolize friendship. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The design and customs associated with it originated in Claddagh , County Galway .

7. Hand-kissing - Wikipedia

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   Kissing the hand, or particularly a ring on the hand was also a gesture of formal submission or pledge of allegiance of man to man, or as a diplomatic gesture. The gesture would indicate submission by kissing the signet ring (a form of seal worn as a jewelry ring), the person's symbol of authority. The gesture was common in the European upper ...