The History Of Wedding Rings

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The history of wedding rings. The earliest and smallest engagement ring was given to princess mary daughter of henry viii. It is usually forged from metal and traditionally is forged of gold or another precious metal. A symbol of the everlasting love and the perpetual bond that joins a man and a woman in marriage the wedding ring has a vast and intricate history that few of us know well enough to truly appreciate.

Wedded couples exchanged rings made out of braided reeds. It is believed that the romans were the first to have their rings engraved. Historical records are sketchy and not entirely consistent but available records generally agree that the egyptians started the custom thousands of years ago.

Western customs for wedding rings can be traced to ancient rome and greece and were transmitted to the present through christendom in europe which adapted the pagan customs. The hole in the ring s center represented a gateway or door leading to future events. Depending on culture a wedding ring is typically worn on the base of the left or right ring finger if the wearer is left handed often i.

She was two years old at. The history of the wedding band ancient egypt greece rome. Back in the 1300 s when people were particularly superstitious it was believed.

The durable material symbolized strength and permanence. The ancient egyptians were among the first known people to exchange wedding rings. Gold marriage ring gold 6th 7th century byzantine.

Ancient egyptians are said to have been the first to use rings in a wedding ceremony as early as 3000 bc. A wedding ring or wedding band is a finger ring that indicates that its wearer is married. These histories say the first ring was merely grass twisted into a circle.