Whether your partner has gone down on one knee, you’ve inherited a ring from a loved one or you’ve treated yourself to a new piece of jewelry, knowing where and how to wear it can be tough. We know what you’re thinking: “it’s a ring, I put it on my finger.” But the truth is, there are lots of ways you can wear a ring, and we’ve rounded up five of our favorite below.
Choose a hand
There are no hard and fast rules over which hand you should wear a ring, just how there are no rules on which wrist you should wear a watch. Experiment with your style and wear some of your favorite rings on both hands if you’d like, creating your own bohemian style that looks good with any outfit. According to some traditions, the right hand is your “active hand” and symbolizes your work and productivity, whereas the left symbolizes emotions and character.
Make a statement
One increasingly common trend in recent years is the statement ring, so consider adding one or two to your collection and wearing them on your little finger for maximum impact. In astrology, the little finger represents persuasiveness, but really, it’s just another finger you can use to display your jewelry to the world. What’s more, rings on little fingers can look fun and care-free, but be careful you don’t slam your hand on a table and damage your jewels.
Use your ring finger
If your partner has engaged to you or you’re married, we recommend putting your ring on your traditional “ring” finger. The tradition in most countries is that the ring is worn on the third finger on the left hand, but this varies from country to country and hey, there are no laws; you can wear your wedding ring on whatever finger you desire. If you’re worried that you will give off the wrong impression by wearing a ring on your ring finger when you’re not married, wear it on your right hand instead, so everyone knows you’re still on the market!
Show the world you’re single
The easiest way to show that you’re not married or engaged is by not wearing a ring on your ring finger, but there is another way, too. Claddagh Rings are stunning traditional Irish rings designed to represent love, friendship, and loyalty, and one of the reasons why they’re so popular is because they can be worn in two ways. You can wear the ring with the heart pointing out to show the world you’re not in a relationship, giving men the confidence they need to make the first move. And when you do meet Mr. Right, you can wear your ring with the heart dancing towards you, symbolizing the fact you’ve found your soulmate. Romantic!
Wear them around your neck
Received a ring in a will or want to remember someone who is no longer here? Another way to wear a ring is to add it to a chain and wear it around your neck. Widows often wear their husbands’ wedding rings on a chain around their necks to show that they’ll always be a part of them, but everyone’s decision is personal. You can wear your ring for whatever reason.
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