Why You Wear Wedding Ring On The Fourth Finger Of Left Hand



It's pretty much accepted that you wear the wedding ring on the fourth finger of your left hand. It has become a universal rule and sort of tradition. But have you ever wondered why you wear the wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand?
Read the complete story to know the significance behind this.
Each finger represents different relationship like your thumb represents  your parents , your index finger represents your siblings, your middle finger represents you and your fourth finger represents your life partner.

Each finger represents different relationship like your thumb represents  your parents , your index finger represents your siblings, your middle finger represents you and your fourth finger represents your life partner.

Most people say since most people are right-handed, the left hand isn't used as much. So it is a better idea to wear a ring on left hand.
This idea originated from ancient Rome where they believed that a vein called the "Vena Amoris,"  ran directly to the heart from the fourth .

Different countries have different traditions and people in many central and northern European couples wear wedding rings on their right ring fingers.


Countries, where people wear a ring on left hand, includes Russia, Poland, Austria, and Germany.


Health considerations can make it difficult for left-hand to wear ring and hence you can wear your wedding ring on the right hand.







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