By tradition, the wedding ring, neat and unassuming, without a large central stone, made of precious metal or a combination of several, is worn by the Orthodox on the ring finger of the right hand. This jewelry is a symbol of marital ties and can be seen on the hands of both men and women.
Wedding rings, which the newlyweds exchange on the day of registration of their marital status, were traditional in ancient Egypt. It was believed that a nerve connected to the heart passes through the ring finger, which is why this particular finger was chosen to wear the symbol of marriage bonds on it. Probably, such a "label" is an unconscious need to show applicants of the opposite sex that this object is already taken. Be that as it may, but rings in Ancient Egypt were already used, however, they were made from more democratic materials - they were woven from hemp or reed. Later, the braided rings were replaced with more durable metal rings. Naturally, people belonging to different classes and social strata wore different rings and made them from different metals. The ring has a symbolic meaning. Its round shape means eternity, and for spouses it means the constancy of marriage and the infinity of their love. Wedding rings serve as a talisman and amulet of love. They are given mystical meaning and power, used in rituals and fortune-telling. As a symbol of marital ties, wedding rings are used by many peoples, they can be found on the fingers of the Chinese and Japanese, Indians, Israelis, Arabs, residents of European countries and North Africa, Americans and Canadians In Russia, initially, wedding rings were made of different metals for the bride and groom. Husbands wore gold rings, wives - silver, as symbols of the Sun and the Moon. Today, pairing rings for newlyweds are made of the same metal. In fact, whether you need wedding rings or not, wear them or not, depends only on the desire of the husband and wife. A long and happy married life hardly really depends on it. But you must admit that this tradition is ancient and beautiful enough to reject it. And the price of the rings is not very important here - the presence of a mutual feeling, the symbol of which they serve, is much more important. Therefore, if you cannot afford expensive rings, this is not a reason to refuse them altogether.
