Stand for Many Things

A promise ring is a wonderful present that can symbolize many things about the person who gives it and the person who receives it, depending on the circumstances. This could mean that the couple be faithful to each other. It could also mean that the service promises to return the carrier after a long journey, such as the hitch in the army. It can symbolize friendship, love, trust, fidelity before marriage or the intent to marry. It is not meant as an engagement ring. This does not necessarily symbolize the intention to marry, unless they got with that in mind.

Men and women can give a promise rings. In fact, women or men can give anyone, including members of the same sex. It may have jewelry or engraving to personalize it, or it may have engraving that states its purpose. To avoid confusion, promise rings usually do not resemble engagement rings. Regardless of the reason for bestowing the ring, it's a good idea to clearly state their meaning in order to prevent misconceptions.

Promise rings are not modern. They have already mentioned as another ancient mythology and religious texts. The promises were sealed with rings for thousands of years. Religious leaders sometimes wear them as a symbol of their oath of his church. The nobles in ancient Italy are famous throwing ring into the Adriatic Sea as a symbol of the nation's relationship with the sea. Promise rings from the 16 and 17 century, which symbolizes love had diamond crystals in them, so the couple can damage your intentions in the glass.

To make sure that the ring purpose is understood, the note is sometimes given together with a promise ring. In this way the intention of giving the ring is clear to both parties. Note should be read together before presenting the ring.

There is no rule about where to wear promise rings. Usually, if a ring symbolizing pre-engagement, it will be worn on the ring finger on his left hand. The third finger is considered that the ring finger, because there are fingers on both sides to protect the ring and the finger is not used as a finger or other fingers. Some people believe that the third finger ring finger because the old idea that the vein of love flowing through the digits.

Whatever the meaning, and no matter where your finger is worn, promise rings symbolize an agreement between two people. This agreement may be in the range of friendships with the intent to marry. In fact, the ring can represent any couple chooses, as long as both understand the full scope of the promise.

Written by Ashley Walker on behalf of the Celtic Royal jewelers. Ashley is focused on urban fashion is always on the lookout for an affordable way.