What finger do you wear a promise ring on?

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A promise ring can be worn on the ring finger of either hand. If it is given and accepted as a symbol of future commitment, it is typically worn on the left hand.

What are the rules of a promise ring?

Promise rings can be worn on any finger, Brinkman says, adding that they’re sometimes even worn on a chain around one’s neck. The most common way to wear a promise ring is on the ring finger—on the left hand if you’re not married, and on the right hand if you are married.

Do you wear a promise ring all the time?

Most people like to wear a promise ring all the time and not take it off. Some people prefer to wear theirs occasionally. As a couple, you can decide that together.

Do both partners wear a promise ring?

Promise rings are not exclusively for women. Many times, both partners will wear a promise ring. It’s common for men to wear promise rings or even for a couple to find a matching promise ring set. There is also no hard and fast rule about where a man should wear his promise ring.

What does a promise ring symbolize?

A promise ring is bestowed to symbolize a promise that one person makes to another in good faith. In some cases, a promise ring is a precursor to an engagement ring. Although the latter symbolizes a promise to marry, a promise ring also can stand for many other kinds of vows.

Promise rings can be worn on either the left or the right hand. If the promise ring is the precursor to an engagement ring, it is usually worn on the left hand until the engagement ring is worn, but if the promise is not romantic the right hand is the more appropriate choice.

How do promise rings work, or what are they for?

These rings are purchased most often after a break up or crisis as a reminder to make positive decisions for themselves and to ward off negative energy. When temptation calls, the wearer of this promise ring, can look at the ring to remind themselves the promise they made and to serve as a warning of where certain paths can lead.

Which hand are you supposed to wear a promise ring on?

The hand and finger for the promise ring depends on the individual. Typically they are worn on the ring finger of the left hand, in the place of an engagement ring, if the wearer is not married. Many people transfer it over to the fourth finger on their right hand when they get married.