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Fingers in Pagan history

Rings in Christian history

Origins of the wedding ring

This site was built to search out and explain the history of the wedding ring.

Those who favor wearing the wedding ring feel strongly that for them the ring is a valuable symbol to affirm their marital status and commitment, as well as a protection from uninformed suitors. On the other hand, those who oppose wearing the wedding ring feel strongly that a golden ring is an ornament forbidden by the apostolic admonitions against wearing gold or pearls or costly attire.