We bet you did not know most of these! A wedding is a union of two souls and a celebration of unadulterated love in cultures across the world. The impending proposal and tradition of slipping on the gorgeous engagement ring on the bride-to-be’s finger is a moment women around the globe wait for! 
But while there is similarity in this ritual, there are so many lesser known wedding ring traditions that are unique only to certain cultures. We did a little digging around to emerge with some facts. How many did you already know?
But while there is similarity in this ritual, there are so many lesser known wedding ring traditions that are unique only to certain cultures. We did a little digging around to emerge with some facts. How many did you already know?
- Contrary to popular belief, the wedding ring is not always worn on the left hand. Austrian Catholics, Russians and Germans wear the ring on their right hand.
- In Chile, rings are initially worn on the right hand, and shifted to the left after marriage.
- While diamonds are a girl’s best friend, not everyone hankers for a studded ring! For instance, Native American tribes of North America prefer silver rings decorated with natural stones like turquoise and red coral.
- French women, purveyors of minimalistic luxury, are in favour of understated bands or semi-precious stones over look-at-me diamonds.
- In Nordic countries too, men and women exchange simple gold or silver bands.
- Russian rings are not all about diamonds either. They consist of three multi-coloured, interwoven bands.
- The Irish are all for rings that are symbolic of their culture. They exchange Claddagh-style engagement rings—a heart held by two hands and topped with a crown. The crown pointing toward you symbolizes the engagement. Once married, the crown is turned away from you.
Interesting indeed, isn’t it? Discover our selection of wedding bands, fit for the Indian bride, here.
