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This differs from one country or region to the other, but in most of the places is used on the left hand, because the left is the "heart-hand" (as most people know the heart is located in the left part of the chest). I've never found an explanation like the previous one for the countries where they use it on the right hand.
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The wedding ring goes on the same finger as the engagement ring, usually the third (ring) finger of the left hand. The engagement ring is worn into the ceremony as usual, then switched to the right hand ring finger when the wedding bands are produced. The engagement ring is replaced on top of the wedding band after leaving the church. In later years, an anniversary band can be added on top of the engagement ring, making for quite a full finger!
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The wedding ring goes on the left hand, the ring finger. Ancient Egyptians started this because they believed that there was a direct vein that flowed from that finger directly to the heart.
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I use it on my right hand, so does my wife. I Don't know why.
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Well what if your right hand is too fat to wear your engagement ring on? What then? Just do what you want and wear your wedding ring on your right hand? Any suggestions?
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LEFT
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preferably the had of the person you want to get engaged to, puttin it on anyone elses would just be wrong.
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i think that it should go on your toe. thats hott
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The left.
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In most western societies it goes on the third finger of the left hand. However, if the bride was unfortunate enough to have had her left hand amputated I'm sure it would be just as valid on the right hand. Nuns (I think) wear a wedding ring on their right hand even though they're not married. I think it's symbolism.
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Having recently moved to Norway, and found that the custom here is to wear it on the right hand (mine is on my left) - I asked about it - Apparently it has to do with the fact you use your right hand to swear an oath...so wearing your wedding ring on your right hand symbolises the oath of marriage. I like the idea to be honest, but I'm used to people wearing it on their left hand, and so that's where mine is staying.
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left hand next to your big finger not your index finger
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the left hand
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Left.
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Left hand. Then ring finger.
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Whichever hand you want. however, in most societies, the left hand is favored, on the "ring" finger, the finger to the right of your smallest finger, a tradition which has been said to come from the Egyptian knowledge that that finger had a nerve going directly to your heart. The Egyptians are both attributed with the first rings as well as the practice of using the 'ring' finger most commonly used in today's western societies, although many places in Europe have seemed to change to the right hand over time.
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In the UK and Sweden the engagement ring goes on the LEFT hand and the wedding ring on the RIGHT hand. In Norway and I think the US it is the opposite way around!
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Not the other girlfriend's?
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" Someone Elses"
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In ancient times, it was believed there was a vein in the third finger of the left hand that ran directly to the heart. Thus, the ring being placed on that finger, denoted the strong connection of a heartfelt love and commitment to one another. Although during times of modern autopsy, this long held belief was found not to be so, the tradition continues to this day. Medieval bridegrooms place the ring on three of the bride's fingers, in turn, to symbolize, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The ring then remained on the third finger and has become the customary ring finger for English-speaking cultures. In some European countries, the ring is worn on the left hand before marriage, and is moved to the right hand during the ceremony. However, in most European countries the ring is still worn on the brides left hand. A Greek Orthodox bride wears her ring on her left hand before marriage, and moves it to her right hand after the ceremony.
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I haven't worn my wedding band in over 10 years. I know I am married. It's been living in a medicine cabinet. Traditionally, it goes on the left hand.
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Left hand, ring finger (or second to last finger).
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left I hope- I saw this man who was wearing a ring on his right ring finger it was gold claddagh- so hoping its not a wedinning ring
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The ring finger in the left hand. Usually.
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Well, in some Asian countries.. the wedding ring goes on the ring finger of the right hand. In USA, people wear wedding rings on the ring finger of left hand.
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I would hope you'd stick with the traditional way so you don't pick up women, if you're married. In the U.S.A But as far as that goes, the left hand next to the pinky. Are you married or just putting us on?
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it goes on your ass
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right hand if you are European...left if you are Western.
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Your Ring Finger on your Left Hand
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Left hand ring finger. Or the right hand if your left is missing or unusable.
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In most Western Countries, the third finger of the left hand. Some Southern and Eastern European Countries and some other countries the third finger of the right hand.
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I think it should be where ever you think it looks and feels good on yourself after all your the one getting married and your the one wearing it.
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Left hand right finger if a person wears one.
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the right left hand!! :)
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The hand of the one you love.
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Left
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When people write "third finger", they really mean fourth finger, the thumb is also a finger and counts as the first finger. And the hand it is worn on is the right hand in by Norwegians, protestant Belgians , catholic Austrians and a number of other nationalities. In Finland, Sweden and UK and several other coutries it is worn on the left hand. (That is to say that there is no regional rule to this) That the heart is on the left side of the body is an old misunderstanding, in reality the heart is not symmetrical, so the larger part of the heart may end up on the left side, but the heart itself is actually located in the middle. (Center of the chest)
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left hand
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Although it's traditionally placed on the finger next to the "pinky" of the left hand, it usually ends up through the nose.
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im horny OH yeah left hand
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get rid of your past. move on. the ring is a symbol of unity of two people. and if you are divorced then throw it away or sell it!!!
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Right hand, and right side of your middle finger, I think.
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The left. I'd love to have one.
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LEFT hand. Always the left hand. Closest to the heart!
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I'm from Taiwan. Here we believe the lines on one's palm tells his destiny, including his marriage, career and length of life. The rule is: left hand for males and right hand for females. Show your left hand to the fortune teller if you are male, and vice-versa. So some people here think the rule is also for the wedding ring. Men wear it on the 4th finger of his right hand and women wear it on her right hand. It's still confusing here in my country, especially for those elderly people. But the wedding ring is a western custom. Most jounger people prefer wearing it in a western way - on the left hand, either for the husband or the wife.
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In my culture you tie it to a string so it goes on like a bracelet. Weird huh?
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Somebody else's.
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haven't you ever heard the song that George Jones sings "I put a golden ring on the right left hand this time" except I didn't...so take it from me and don't put one on either hand.
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Left.
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Hi there, Wedding ring and also engagement ring wear on left ring due to vein on that finger goes to heart directly. http://www.appealingweddingbands.com
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It goes on the left hand, the hand of the heart.
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left
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i just asked my girlfriend and mother of my daughter to marry me tonight! she is very excited and loves her ring.. left side in Canada "heart hand"
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The left one.
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left
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Very much symbolic, the left hand. +
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+ left
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According to the bumbling idiots who after, confessing to cheating on talk shows, ask their girlfriend to marry them... its on the right. The rest of us know it is the left.
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Left hand ring finger
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The artificial third one
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The big hand, when it is pointing at 12.
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have no idea since ive never been married
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Someone else's!
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buy two of them and use at both hands. It will be more romantic for your beloved wife
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not sure since i was never lucky enough to get nnarried
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