Traditionally, an engagement ring is given when you propose. Usually (but depends on taste/preferences) it is a solitaire (one diamond or gemstone) or a shouldered solitaire (one diamond/gemstone with littler diamonds/gemstones on either side). The idea appears to be to present something big or stunning.
Wedding ring/band are exchanged between wife and husband during a wedding ceremony. Traditionally, it is worn under the engagement ring. Traditionally speaking, it is a plain band or both husband and wife's bands match. These days, it is common to not have matching bands. This is because of the choice of engagement ring resulting in an unusual shape wedding band to fit perfectly against the engagement ring. It is very common to have the traditional eternity ring style as a wedding band for women.
Eternity bands were marketed to be given at a ten year anniversary. They have diamonds (or other gemstone) all the way around. Some people find this impractical so half-eternity rings came about. They only have jewels placed on one side to be seen when wearing, as opposed to around the entire band. It is common to receive one on an anniversary, birth of a child, overcoming illness, redoing vows etc. They are worn on top of the engagement ring or replace engagement and wedding ring. It is not that common to have eternity rings these days. And there style is a popular choice as a wedding band.
It is common practice to wear the above rings on your left hand, on the finger next to your little finger. This is because it has a direct pathway to your heart.
The engagement ring is initially given as a promise to a commitment. The wedding band then is given to honor the commitment. When the wedding band is given it replaces the engagement ring in the closest position to the heart on the wedding finger.
Wedding ring is the real thing. Like, the one you give her in the church &its like a symbol of your love or something. Engagement ring is the one you give to her for proposal, its like saying, "I want to marry you." Hope I helped :]
Additional Notes:
An Engagement ring is usually given as a promise to get married in the future. The Wedding band is given during the wedding ceremony to "seal the deal." The difference between the two is that usually the engagement ring has a large diamond in it and the wedding band is smaller and may or may not come with smaller diamonds in it. The wedding band should fit snuggly next to the engagement ring. Please see the resources/links section to see the difference between JUST an engagement ring and an engagement ring with a wedding band to complete the wedding set.
Wedding bands are flat and make a complete circle around the finger, made from precious metals such as yellow gold, white gold, silver, or platinum. Wedding rings are also circular, but they display a large stone (diamond) on one side of the ring.
It's not actually the same thing. A wedding ring is the ring that the bride and groom give each other on their wedding day. Usually it's a plain band, but it also might have small diamonds or some sort of design on it. On the other hand, an engagement ring is given by a man who propose marriage. The bride-to-be begins to wear her engagement ring as soon as she accepts his proposal, which is, of course, before the wedding.
No... an engagement ring is given when someone asks to marry you, you wear it to show you are betrothed or promised to someone. The wedding band you will get on your wedding day, and you will put it on the same finger as your engagement ring, though the band is more plain, whereas the engagement ring normally has a stone or diamond in it.
A show of both, shows you are married.
Engagement rings are normally given to partners when one proposes to the other. The engagement ring is a non verbal commitment to show that one is willing to marry the other. On the other hand, wedding rings are given to partners after an official marriage and are a symbol of commitment to each other for life as husband and wife.
An engagement ring is given to someone at the time of a marriage proposal and the most common type has a diamond or another type of gemstone. It is worn on the third finger of the left hand. Wedding rings are exchanged during the wedding ceremony. They are simpler bands and do not have a center diamond or gemstone unlike the engagement ring. Wedding rings are worn on the third fingers of the left hands and the engagement ring is moved to the right hand.
An engagement ring is exchange during proposal and the bridal set is exchange during the wedding, bridal set is also known by "wedding ring"
A wedding band is most usually a gold or silver band with no protruding Gemstone. An engagement ring most usually has a gemstone mounted.
wedding band goes on the left hand and engagment rings goes on the right hand.
When my husband and I started out he gave me a promise ring (promise to stay true to me) then when we got engaged he gave me my engagement ring that has a lifted stone next when we got married he put my wedding band on the same finger with my engagement ring during the ceremony.. we bought the engagement and wedding band as a bridal set
My wedding set (engagement ring and matching wedding band.)
The wedding ring goes behind the engagement ring, closest to the heart.
Wedding Ring..You keep it closer to your heart.
I believe you are asking if you can give just the engagement ring and not the whole wedding set. Please clarify the question, if this is not the case. Yes, you can give just an engagement ring. Usually the man proposes with an engagement ring and then the wedding band is worn after the wedding along side the engagement ring.
Wedding ring first, engagement ring next, eternity ring last.
Yes, people of Western countries wear the engagement and wedding ring on the same finger.
Engagement rings are traditionally given to the lady upon proposal and are usually larger often featuring a centre diamond or gemstone with smaller side stones. Wedding rings, however, are worn by both the male and female and are exchanged on their wedding day. Generally, wedding rings are simpler bands, sometimes the female band features smaller gemstones and are often designed to fit the engagement ring.
yes,usually women wear the engagement ring with the wedding ring on her left hand's ring finger together.
Your engagement ring goes on the left hand ring finger, then at the wedding you move it to the right hand so your wedding ring can be placed on this finger and move it back later. You can buy engagement and wedding rings that match, but if you have a very fancy engagement ring it is better to have a plain wedding ring.
* No wedding rings or bands shouldn't cost more than an engagement ring in most cases. Often the engagement ring may come with the wedding ring. With the way the economy is going now you should have no problem getting a fairly good deal on an engagement and wedding ring.
== Answer == see onceuponatragedy.com she is taking peoples engagement rings for an art installation in NYC in December http://www.jewelocean.com - Some people put it away after they are married, some decide to use it again for a wedding ring, some take it to a jeweler to have it altered into a wedding ring (another gem, an inscription...) and some, like myself, just have the engagement ring on one hand and the wedding ring on the other! I enjoy them both and although the wedding ring is the symbol of the legal bond between us, the engagement ring is still a symbol of the love between us.