wedding rings

Exchanged at altars

Wedding rings are bands worn on the ring finger to signify marriage.

Traditionally exchanged during the wedding ceremony, they symbolize commitment and fidelity.

The ring finger of the left hand is customary in Western cultures, though practices vary globally.

They exchanged wedding rings at the altar.

Also called wedding bands.

ceremony

exchange

Mutual giving and receiving

bride · groom · nuptials · matrimony · procession · chapel · reception · guests · bridesmaids · rehearsal

design

band

Group playing music together

  • goldElement seventy-nine
  • platinumDense precious silvery metal
  • silverLustrous white precious metal

diamond · setting · engraving · solitaire · pave · bezel · prong · filigree · eternity band · halo

symbolism

eternity

Boundless temporal existence

endless · unbroken · forever · timeless · everlasting · continuity · wholeness · connection · perpetuity · boundless

commitment

promise

Commitment to act

bond · pledge · faithfulness · trust · partnership · dedication · constancy · covenant · troth · lifelong

traditions

engagement

Commitment to wed or attend

blessing · heirloom · something old · anniversary · proposal · exchange · customs · fitted

Categories
Opposites
marital status symbolism

wedding ringsdivorce papers

Documents terminating matrimony

divorce decree · annulment · separation agreement · widowhood · spinsterhood

relationship stage markers

wedding ringsengagement rings

Jewelry symbolizing marriage commitment

promise rings · dating · courtship · first date · casual dating

commitment symbolism

wedding ringsdivorce papers

Documents terminating matrimony

freedom · independence · infidelity · broken vows · separation agreement

Family

ring, wedding, wedded, weds, wedlock, wedding ring, betroths

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