The History of the Engagement Ring

A Long-Time Tradition

The tradition of sealing the bond of marriage with a ring has been practiced since Ancient Roman times, when a husband and wife would exchange simple iron hoops to represent the eternal bond of marriage. Shortly after, the iron hoop was replaced with a more expensive gold hoop.

Wearing a ring on the fourth finger of the left hand is a custom that dates back to Ancient Egyptian times. It was then believed that the vena amoris (or the vein of love) ran from that very finger and directly into the heart. By wearing a ring on this finger, a couple would be more emotionally connected through love.