Because of that it was the natural finger to wear a wedding ring on.
Fingers to wear rings.
Apart from the obvious hand gesture the middle finger is your largest boldest finger.
Rings worn on the middle finger are surprisingly uncommon in part that s because it s adjacent to the index finger and anything bulky can be quite a hindrance to fine manual tasks.
However the meaning is not only about getting married.
The ring finger is the third from thumb finger of a human hand it is located between the third and fifth digits between the little finger and the middle finger it is so named for its traditional association with wedding rings in many cultures though not all cultures use this finger as the ring finger.
Wear larger gaudy rings on the index finger or thumb.
A ring worn on the left ring finger can symbolize.
In the western world it is the finger a couple would wear the rings of their union on.
Typically royal crests and other large stones were worn on the index finger to draw people s attention.
Interestingly before medical science was established people thought that there was a direct vein from your ring finger to your heart it was called the vena amoris or the vein of love.
In some cultures the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of the left hand and in.
Left ring finger marital status betrothal and romance.
Wearing a ring on these fingers can make a statement in a big way.
In many cultures the left ring finger is reserved for wedding rings and engagement jewelry although some people choose to wear a promise ring on this finger.
The index finger and thumb are surprisingly comfortable places to wear rings.