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What is a Promise Ring? Meaning & Style

What is a promise ring, and when do you wear it? What’s the meaning of it, and what is the difference between a promise ring and an engagement ring? On what finger do you wear it, and how can you get one? In this article, we are going to answer all of these questions and tell you the basic information about promise rings.

CONTENTS:

What is a promise ring
Promise ring vs engagement ring
Wearing a promise ring
Styles of promise ring
Promise rings for men
Purchasing promise ring

What is a promise ring?

There are numerous types of relationship rings, ranging from promise rings, purity rings, pre engagement ring to engagement rings, and many may be confused over their meaning. In most cases, a promise ring is a gift that is given from one person to the person they have a romantic relationship with. Promise rings can also be given in other relationships, for example, between friends as a symbol of everlasting friendship or between the parent and a child.

A promise ring can also mean that you promised yourself to, for example, achieve your dream or your dream job or to break a bad habit.

Promise ring vs Engagement ring

As known, the engagement ring is given after the proposal, and it symbolizes that you want to spend the rest of your life with your loved one.

The meaning of the promise ring is highly individual. The aim may vary, and sometimes only the two people know what the purpose is. As said, the purpose is very personal, but very often, it represents love and commitment. It also signifies the desire for their future and prosperity.

Promise rings are popular for couples that don’t necessarily need to label their relationship and want to promise that someday, they may not be “just” girlfriends and boyfriends. For those couples, the ring is just a symbol of their love and partnership.

On which finger do you wear a Promise ring?

On which finger you wear your promise ring is entirely up to you. Some people even prefer wearing it as a necklace!

The most common way of wearing a promise ring is on the ring finger of your left hand if you are not married and on the ring finger of your right hand if you are married.

As said, a promise ring can be worn on any finger, and the trendy way is to wear it on your little finger. Pinky promise rings are often very delicate and minimalistic, making them suitable for someone who doesn’t wear jewellery that often and is more comfortable with small and simple jewellery.

Promise ring styles

Promise rings are much smaller and lighter than engagement rings and wedding rings. Gemstones, such as Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Amethyst are popular options but need to be pretty small because promise rings are usually focused on the overall design. Large gemstones may destroy the unique appearance and style of your promise ring.

The band is usually made out of metal, but some prefer wood promise rings with engraved initials or any personal sign. Yellow gold, white gold and sterling silver are trendy for promise rings. Rose gold promise rings or platinum rings are not that usual but gorgeous and unique and may fit the partner more.

Because promise rings are infinity symbols and a symbol of commitment, motifs like an infinity symbol and hearts are often used, giving your promise ring a minimalistic look.

Promise Rings Gallery from KLENOTA.uk

Men Promise Rings

When you think of wedding rings, you usually think of a man giving a ring to a woman. But promise rings for men are not that unusual as you would think. These rings are usually bigger, simpler and without diamonds and gemstones.

Where can you buy promise ring?

A wide selection of promise rings is offered to you at Kay Jewelers, Pandora, Michael Hill, KLENOTA, Zales and Jared.

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