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Wedding Bands have a history that spans centuries and passes through many countries all round the globe. Below, you will find a brief history of the wedding bands, varying from country to country.
1) Egyptians: Wedding Bands are thought to have been originated in Ancient Egypt, where it is said that plant sections were fashioned in to circles to indicate infinite and immortal love. It was thought that the fourth finger, now know as the ring finger includes a special vein that was connected directly to the heart, and therefore this became the official finger for the wedding band.
2) Romans: The Romans also agreed with the Egyptians with regards to the wedding ring finger and its meaning, but rather than offering wedding bands as a symbol of love, they awarded them as a symbol of possession. Roman men would "claim" their woman with the giving of a ring.
3) Europeans: Centuries ago, Europeans became rather taken with what we would class as an engagement ring, but was then called a Poesy Ring. This ring was given to a loved one as a form of promise, and signified faithfulness, devotion, commitment and love. They were offered as a promise of eternal togetherness, much as today's engagement rings are offered as a promise of eternal marriage.
4) Americans: During Colonial times, all items of jewelry in America were prohibited due to their apparent moral worthlessness. Instead, a more practical thimble was given as a token of love and as a pledge of eternal togetherness. However, after they were married, the women tended to remove the bottom of their "engagement thimble" to form a type of ring.
