Customs and folklore

Many myths and superstitions have been associated with wedding rings. One tale relates to how easily the ring goes on at the wedding ceremony. It was said that if the ring stops before the second joint when being placed on by the husband, then the woman will dominate the household. If it easily slips down on to the finger then the man will be in charge of the household. Many astute women would bend their ring finger so that the ring would catch on the second joint.


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  A satined finished white gold ring with single Diamond by Jan & Tom Wightman Goldsmiths  
 
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