marriage ring

Spouse's finger circle

A marriage ring is a ring worn to signify marriage, synonymous with wedding ring.

The term emphasizes the ongoing state of being married rather than the wedding ceremony itself: She never removed her marriage ring.

Wedding ring is more common in contemporary usage.

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plain band · wedding vow · silver · diamond · vows · till death do us part · circle · matrimony · commitment · promise · eternal bond · spouse · eternity · finger · wedding band · fidelity · betrothal · wedding gown

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relationship status symbolism

marriage ringengagement ring

Pre-wedding commitment jewelry

purity ring · bachelor · spinster · unattached · promise ring

marital commitment

marriage ringdivorce papers

Documents terminating matrimony

divorce decree · annulment · divorce certificate · separation agreement · broken vow

Family

marriage, ring, marry, married, marrying, unmarried, marriageable, remarry, remarriage

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G