There are many different styles and meanings behind wedding rings from around the world. Every culture and religion has its own unique style of wedding ring and a reason for each. Here we have listed some of the most unique and popular types of wedding rings from around the world.
Engraved Hawaiian Rings
Engraved Hawaiian wedding rings are decorated with the name of the spouses. Engraved letters are often written in an old-fashioned font style and can often be blacked out or simply allowed to blend into the metal.
Russian Catholic Trinity Ring
Russian Catholic wedding bands are made of three thin interlocking rings that represent the trinity.
They are often made from three different types of metal or, for a more classic look, they are all made from the same metal.
Bichiya Indian Toe Ring
In India, married women often wear a large ornate ring on their big toe or on both big toes. However, they are never made of gold, as it is a Hindu belief that gold should only be worn on the upper half of the body.
Irish Claddagh Ring
The Irish Claddagh Ring represents love, loyalty and friendship. It consists of two hands holding a crowned heart. This traditional Irish ring can be worn upright or upside down, as well as on either hand to represent the marital status of the wearers.
turkish puzzle ring
This ring consists of 4 or up to 24 irregularly shaped thin rings that are joined together. The ring is said to have been developed 2,000 years ago by a Turkish traveler who wanted to know if his wife was loyal to him. If she took the ring off, she couldn’t put it back together, so she was forced to keep it on and he would know upon her return whether she was faithful to him or not.
If you’ve been looking for traditional diamond rings and want something a little different, it’s a good idea to go online and take a look at some of the wedding rings from around the world. Many of the rings mentioned above are available at major jewelers and are not hard to find.
Another great idea is to design your own. Many jewelers offer this service and it gives you the opportunity to create something completely unique for yourself.
Why do most cultures wear their wedding ring on the left hand?
Most commonly, both engagement and wedding rings are worn on the left hand. However, there are some countries where the wedding ring is worn on the right hand. This is because in some cultures the right hand is considered ‘fairer’. In Ancient Egypt it was believed that the fourth finger of the left hand had a vein or nerve that went directly to the heart. The Romans called it “vena amoris”, which means vein of love.
There are many beautifully designed wedding rings from all over the world. Every culture and religion has some amazing jewelry that represents the bond of marriage. I hope we have given you a great insight into some of the different wedding rings available and the stories behind them that make them so unique, special and fascinating.