A wedding ring is the most important piece of jewelry that spouses exchange during the wedding ceremony. It is not only an ornament, but above all a symbol of mutual love, fidelity and a new stage of life.
đź’Ť In this article you will learn:
âś” On which hand is a wedding ring worn in Poland?
âś” On which finger is an engagement ring worn?
âś” Where does this tradition come from?
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On which hand is a wedding ring worn in Poland?
Traditions regarding wearing wedding rings vary depending on the country. In most Western countries, such as France, Italy or Great Britain, the wedding ring is worn on the left hand, because it is closer to the heart.
However, in Poland, the wedding ring is worn on the right hand.
đź’ˇ Why?
🔹 Until 1863, wedding rings were also worn on the left hand in Poland.
🔹 The situation changed after the January Uprising, when women, in a gesture of mourning for their fallen fiancés, moved their wedding rings to their right hands.
🔹 This moving story made this custom permanent.
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On which finger should an engagement ring be worn?
In Poland, as in most countries, an engagement ring is worn on the ring finger.
đź’ˇ Why this particular finger?
âś” In ancient times, it was believed that a direct vein runs from it to the heart – vena amoris.
âś” It symbolizes love and fidelity, as well as a lasting connection between two people.
🔹 Before the wedding, an engagement ring is worn on the right hand.
🔹 After the wedding ceremony, there are two popular solutions:
âś” Wearing the engagement ring and wedding ring on the same finger of the right hand.
âś” Moving the engagement ring to the ring finger of the left hand to make room for the wedding ring.
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The symbolism of the ring finger – why is it a sign of love?
According to a beautiful legend, each finger of the hand symbolizes an important person in our life:
âś” Thumbs – parents who raised us.
âś” Index fingers – siblings and friends.
âś” Middle finger – ourselves.
âś” Ring finger – our other half.
âś” Little finger – future children.
đź’Ť If you put your hands together so that all the fingers touch with the pads, but the middle ones are bent, you will notice something unusual:
âś” You can easily separate the thumbs because parents are leaving.
âś” You can separate your index fingers because siblings start their own families.
âś” You can separate your little fingers because children will leave home one day.
âś” However, you cannot separate your ring fingers – because they symbolize love that is meant to last forever.
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How to choose the perfect wedding ring?
Now that you know which hand and finger you wear your wedding ring on, it’s time to choose the one!
đź’Ž At KiANIT, we design wedding and engagement rings that:
âś” Match each other perfectly – we create coherent sets of jewelry.
âś” They are made of 585 gold – the most frequently chosen in Poland.
âś” They can be decorated with certified GIA and HRD diamonds of 0.30 Ct.
âś” We personalize on request – we add an engraving, combine different colors of gold, adjust the pattern.
đź“ž Want to find the perfect wedding ring? Contact us!
📍 Address: Marszałkowska 64, 00-544 Warsaw
đź“© E-mail: kianit.jewelry@gmail.com
đź“ž Phone / WhatsApp: +48 887 787 788
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