Do/would you wear solitaire or engagement style rings on other fingers?

[canto bight]

It only occurred to me that it even could be strange to wear engagement style rings or solitaire diamond rings on fingers other than the traditional ring finger when a friend mentioned it to me recently. Is that a thing that most people don't do or is it considered some kind of faux pas? Aren't rings just rings and certain styles are just more widely used as engagement rings?

I don't think that I really care all that much, but I am curious! I know that some people consider it a faux pas to wear one on your wedding ring finger if you aren't engaged or married (I think people should wear their rings any and every way they want), but didn't realize that there were rules for the other fingers.

And apologies if this is an existing thread somewhere as I didn't yield any responses when I searched.

 

[Pop Art Suzy]

I actually work with this woman who wears a traditional engagement/wedding ring combination on her left ring finger, but she isn't married. Never has been. Apparently her mother bought it for her. I find it odd, to be honest, and I wouldn't do it, but that's me. What she does is her own business. With that being said, I wouldn't wear a traditional engagement ring on my right hand/ring finger either. I don't know, I guess for me, there are so many other styles of rings to wear, why choose an e-ring? I just wouldn't do it, but that's my personal preference. What other people choose to do is their own business.

 

[papertiger]

Some single women (or men) inherit their mother's, aunt's or grandmother's E-ring. Many of those are going to be a) sentimental and b) solitaires.

I don't have any problems seeing or wearing any ring on any finger on any hand. If someone has something, better s/he wears it IMO.

In different cultures and countries the rules are different anyway (left v right 4th finger) so one can never be sure of 'staus'. For big OTT solitaire E-rings in the UK, people often leave at home and only wear a wedding band. Im always surprised to see 'proper' e-rings being worn anywhere anyhow.

 

[jemmilybr]

There is no definitive answer, as either style of ring can look good on any finger. Typically, solitaire rings are worn on the ring finger of the left hand, while engagement style rings can be worn on any finger. Some people may prefer to wear a solitaire ring on their right hand or an engagement-style ring on their left hand. Ultimately, it's up to the individual to decide what looks best.

 

[A1aGypsy]

I think if you are single and interested in finding someone, wearing what appears to be a wedding ring on either fourth finger may turn away prospective suitors. However, if you don’t care then I think ‘you do you’ applies.

 

[Love Of My Life]

There are no rules any more.. wear what makes your heart sing..

 

[lill_canele]

Depending on the country, the wedding band and/or e-ring can be worn on the ring finger of the right or left hand.

Honestly I don't think really it really matters that much in this day and age.

I do agree with @A1aGypsy that wearing what may look like a wedding band or e-ring on either ring finger may turn away potential partners. I purposely wore one in my mid-20s because I was not in the mood to date and preferred to work on my career. I'm not sure if it did that good of a job tbh (maybe a little) , there are always those who will still try any I guess lol.

Also agree with @papertiger on culture. In many Asian cultures, most people do not wear their e-ring. They prefer to keep it in a safe. However, times are changing and I do see the younger generations (including mine) being more open to wearing their e-rings on a daily basis. (which makes me happy haha, I'd feel sad for the ring locked up in a safe.)

 

[Swanky]

I ran into a lady at a restaurant that noticed my ring, because hers looked the exact same. She told me she only got engaged to get that ring, then called it off, gave it back then went and bought it for herself! So that's one example lol

I have a friend who's original e-ring is about 10 carat radiant, he upgraded it to a 13 carat asscher and her radiant was moved to her right hand, so ya, she has 2 icebergs, lol, one on each hand!

 

[Axelle838]

If it was a traditional engagement ring where it's higher than other rings, I wouldn't wear it on any other finger just for practical purposes. I think if it was on another finger it'd be more at risk of being damaged because of the height. If it's typical ring height I don't see a reason not to wear it on any finger you like.

 

[leechiyong]

Personally I don’t, but that’s because I‘ve never been drawn to traditional engagement rings and I’m clumsy enough with low profile rings as it is.

It may have been a faux pas at some point in some places, but I see a lot of people changing it and don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. Being limited because of a specific set of cultural mores isn’t as appealing as choice is to me when it comes to jewelry.

 

[Justforfun123!]

I’m always confused when I see rings being sold as “engagement rings” because for me any ring could be an engagement ring and most of the time I don’t see a particular style that automatically classifies something as “engagement only allowed” style. I wear whatever style ring because I don’t think there is such a thing as engagement style.

 

[canto bight]

Some single women (or men) inherit their mother's, aunt's or grandmother's E-ring. Many of those are going to be a) sentimental and b) solitaires.

I don't have any problems seeing or wearing any ring on any finger on any hand. If someone has something, better s/he wears it IMO.

In different cultures and countries the rules are different anyway (left v right 4th finger) so one can never be sure of 'staus'. For big OTT solitaire E-rings in the UK, people often leave at home and only wear a wedding band. Im always surprised to see 'proper' e-rings being worn anywhere anyhow.

My mom gave me her first engagement ring many, many years ago and I didn't wear it at the time because I was traveling a lot and not responsible enough to hold onto something that would be of such great sentimental value to me. So she kept it safe for me up until recently. She's also slowly been giving me my grandma's rings, some of which are "engagement" styles as well but their ring finger rings only fit on my index and middle fingers which is wear I happily place them when I wear them.

I ran into a lady at a restaurant that noticed my ring, because hers looked the exact same. She told me she was engaged to get that ring then called it off, gave it back then went and bought it for herself! So that's one example lol

I have a friend who's original e-ring is about 10 carat radiant, he upgraded it to a 13 carat asscher and her radiant was moved to her right hand, so ya, she has 2 icebergs, lol, one on each hand!

These are the exact stories I love to hear!

Why should the restaurant lady not get to enjoy a gorgeous sparkle just because she's no longer attached to that (or any man) if she can buy it herself?! And I bet your friend's hands look stunning!

I’m always confused when I see rings being sold as “engagement rings” because for me any ring could be an engagement ring and most of the time I don’t see a particular style that automatically classifies something as “engagement only allowed” style. I wear whatever style ring because I don’t think there is such a thing as engagement style.

I honestly thought until recently that an "engagement ring" (or "wedding ring") was any ring used to signify ones engagement or marriage and that those titles were only assigned by the person wearing or giving them and that it could literally be any kind of ring.

 

[papertiger]

My mom gave me her first engagement ring many, many years ago and I didn't wear it at the time because I was traveling a lot and not responsible enough to hold onto something that would be of such great sentimental value to me. So she kept it safe for me up until recently. She's also slowly been giving me my grandma's rings, some of which are "engagement" styles as well but their ring finger rings only fit on my index and middle fingers which is wear I happily place them when I wear them.



These are the exact stories I love to hear!

Why should the restaurant lady not get to enjoy a gorgeous sparkle just because she's no longer attached to that (or any man) if she can buy it herself?! And I bet your friend's hands look stunning!



I honestly thought until recently that an "engagement ring" (or "wedding ring") was any ring used to signify ones engagement or marriage and that those titles were only assigned by the person wearing or giving them and that it could literally be any kind of ring.

Any ring can be an engagement ring.

 

[leechiyong]

I honestly thought until recently that an "engagement ring" (or "wedding ring") was any ring used to signify ones engagement or marriage and that those titles were only assigned by the person wearing or giving them and that it could literally be any kind of ring.

This is my perspective as well. I look to the rings of the women in my mother's generation and grandmother's generation and they vary substantially in design and stone based on preferences and budgets.

 

[PommePeche]

If I think of a really classic solitaire, on fingers other than the ring finger, I don't find it very harmonious (it's usually too bulky on top, it reminds me of a candy ring when worn on other fingers).
If it is a very tiny diamond, or a ring with a particular design, I could wear it on other fingers. An example that comes to my mind would be a Josephine by Chaumet that can pass for a "normal" ring!

But these are only aesthetic considerations, in principle it doesn't "shock" me at all or anything.