Weddings are filled with superstition and history, and the most historically significant of all of these is the wedding ring. Hieroglyphics of weddings have taught us that the wedding ring existed almost 5,000 years ago in the time of the Ancient Egyptians. Made of found items such as leather or bone, the ring was worn on the 4th finger of the left hand, where it was believed the starting point of the Vena Amoris was. The Vena Amoris was believed to be a vein connecting directly to the heart, and wearing a wedding ring there would connect the couple in love and destiny.

In the time of the Roman Empire, awkward and lumpy rings were created of metal, and though still worn on the left hand’s fourth finger because of the Vena Amoris, they became a sign of ownership of the bride rather then a symbol of love and destiny.

Puzzle rings became popular about 2,000 years ago when Asian hierarchy would place them on each of their wives’ fingers before traveling. They believed that if the ring were removed, she would not be able to put it back together.

Wedding rings have improved greatly from the time of leather and bones. 

When planning a wedding, it’s important to have control over the wedding budget, and this includes purchasing the wedding rings. Hopeful grooms-to-be are currently spending an average of two months salary on an engagement ring, and TheKnot.com recommends spending about 3-5% of your total wedding budget on wedding bands. 

The wedding ring you select will be with you for a very long time, so it is important to get the most out of your ring budget.  Eternity Wedding Bands offers a beautiful selection of high quality diamond wedding bands at very affordable prices. In fact, if you find a lower advertised price on a ring of the same quality, Eternity Wedding Bands will beat the price by 10%, so you can get the rings you have always wanted at a price you can afford!