WEDDING RING GUIDELINES: WHEN AND HOW YOU SHOULD WEAR YOUR WEDDING RING
November 02, 2021
Like engagement rings, wedding bands are an important part of weddings. As a matter of fact, while it’s only recently that men started wearing wedding rings, it’s almost unheard of to have a wedding where neither of the couple receives a ring from their spouse. However, since a wedding ring is an accessory you’ll be wearing for a long time, it’s highly suggested that you learn how to take care of it and to that, you need to learn when you should wear your ring and how.
In this article, Vella Diamonds discusses when it’s appropriate to wear your wedding ring and how you should do so.
When to Wear Your Wedding Rings
Of course, as you may know, people begin to wear wedding bands when they’re…well…married to their partner. Once you are, you’re expected to wear your wedding ring every day during your marriage. But like engagement rings, while it’s expected that you wear your wedding rings every day, there are also some instances when it’s best that you remove it.
According to jewellery experts, cooking and cleaning are one of the few times when you should remove your wedding ring. This is because if you cook while wearing, it can be a bit unsanitary since germs and bacteria can be stuck on your ring and transfer to your food, creating a health hazard for you and anyone else who’ll be eating it. For cleaning, on the other hand, it’s best that you remove your wedding ring first as the harsh chemicals you’ll be using can either damage your wedding ring or dull its finish.
Apart from cooking and cleaning your home, swimming and showering are other instances when you should remove your wedding rings. Remember; when your fingers are wet, they can sometimes be a little slippery and if your wedding bands are a bit loose for easier removal, they can slip off your fingers entirely, which in turn results in you losing them in the ocean when you’re swimming or falling down the drain when you’re taking a shower. As such, it’s highly recommended that you remove them first before you shower or take a swim.
Finally, you should also remove your wedding ring if you’re the type of person who does a lot of physical activity or works extensively with their hands. According to jewellery professionals, even if your wedding band is made of an incredibly durable material, its shape can still change and its shine can still become dull when you do heavy lifting and sweat on it. Other than that, if you need to work with electricity for your job, your wedding ring can easily conduct it and electrocute you so it’s best that you remove it first before you start working.
How to Wear Your Wedding Ring
Again, like engagement rings, there is no right or wrong way to wear wedding bands and like before, such rings are often worn on the ring finger of your left hand. Once, this is due to the belief of the Vena Amoris being located on that finger, which in turn makes that the finger that’s closest to your heart. But while it’s easy to wear a wedding ring on the left ring finger, some people are wondering if they can wear it in tandem with their engagement ring. The simplest answer to that is yes, you actually can.
Now, believe it or not, there are actually plenty of ways you can do this. For example, if your engagement and wedding rings match one another, then you can just slip it on either wedding ring on top first or have the engagement ring be the piece on top to create a stacked look. But while this is a neat solution, there is another, easier and more permanent way of wearing both rings and that’s by having a jeweller solder them together. By doing so, your rings will be permanently attached together, creating a unique and eye-catching look in the process.
Additional Info: How to Take Care of Your Wedding Band
Your wedding rings are more than just a symbol of your partner’s love and devotion for you; in fact, it’s also an accessory that can help you improve your fashion sense on a daily basis. Therefore, you’ll need to ensure that your wedding bands are well maintained. To do so, make it a point to clean your rings every now and then with warm water and a soft toothbrush and wipe it down with a soft cloth. Alternatively, if you aren’t comfortable with cleaning your wedding rings on your own, you can always take it to a jewellery shop who offers maintenance services for rings.
Are your nuptials coming up? Are you and your partner finding it a bit difficult to decide on your wedding band set? Then why not make things easier for you and turn to the pro jewellers of Vella Diamonds. With years of experience under our belts, we are more than qualified and committed to helping you find the best wedding ring set for your special day. You may also visit our website to see our extensive collection of engagement rings and wedding bands or learn more about diamonds and gemstones. We won’t let you down!