WHICH FINGER SHOULD MEN WEAR A RING ON?
The left ring finger symbolizes marriage and engagement for men. In North and South America, men usually put the left ring finger for marriage and the right ring finger for engagement. Before medical science evolved, people thought there was a direct vein from the ring finger to the heart.
People may glance at how you wear your ring, admire your beautiful jewelry piece, and often guess your personality, status, and other factors. Often, these assumptions are rooted in history, cultural beliefs and origin, and your ring preferences. But before you put on your ring, it is helpful to know what each finger says about you, your character, and your lifestyle.
THUMB RINGS
The thumb is the key to any grip position, so having a ring limits your movement, and it might feel odd. Wearing a ring on the thumb indicates wealth and influence. It is considered the boldest choice for some men to make for a ring because the thumb is quite thick, and you need something essential that still allows you to move your hand freely. For that reason, it is most typically worn in a fashion setting.
If a man is given a ring as a gift, it represents engagement or marriage. Otherwise, they tend to wear it on either thumb. Another symbolization is friendship, as in “thumbs up.”
INDEX FINGER RINGS
It’s for pointing at things. Long ago, certain very highly placed people would use their index finger for a signet ring bearing their family crest, however, it’s now even less common than a signet ring on the pinky. If you really want your ring to be noticed, wear it on your index finger and spend some time pointing at things.
MIDDLE FINGER RINGS
The middle finger doesn’t come with any historical baggage, so there’s no need to worry about people thinking you’re either married or an anachronistic scribe, and you can wear whichever type of ring you choose. However, a bulky ring on what is already your largest finger may interfere with your index and ring fingers.
RING FINGER RINGS
As the name suggests, this is the finger on which men are expected to wear a ring. Specifically a wedding ring if on the left hand.There are no regulations stating that you have to. You can wear a wedding ring on whichever finger you choose, or not wear one at all, but if you’re wearing a ring on this finger, most people will assume that you’re married.
PINKY FINGER RINGS
Historically, this finger was reserved for signet rings that were used to sign legal and official documents by pressing the ring face into hot wax and thus creating a seal. However, that has fallen out of use since the advent of the ballpoint pen and self-sealing envelopes. For the last hundred years or so, the pinky finger has been home to college rings and club rings, usually bearing an ornate pattern, coat of arms, or seal.