- - Why the 4th finger for ring?
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NJ Quilter
06-29-2016 05:06 AM
Originally Posted by Jane Quilter
(Post 7588694)
I always thought it was the ring finger whose vein went straight to the heart.
That's the reasoning I was always given growing up as well. Wedding band first, and if appropriate, engagement ring second so the wedding ring is closest to the heart.
caspharm
06-29-2016 10:20 AM
Interesting version.
grannie cheechee
06-29-2016 04:52 PM
I like both sayings. I've had my wedding band on for almost 60 yrs.. It will have to be cut off because my knuckles grew. LOL
DOTTYMO
06-29-2016 10:34 PM
Never heard of this before.no wonder I'm not partnered up I can separate my partner finger.
Edie
06-30-2016 04:52 AM
Originally Posted by Jane Quilter
(Post 7588694)
I always thought it was the ring finger whose vein went straight to the heart.
It is the third finger - left hand - that goes straight to the heart. My husband died three years ago and the ring still goes straight to my heart and will always stay there - (wedding band, engagement ring and 50 year renewal ring)!
It is my most treasured possession in the whole world. Edie
Wasn't there a song way back that started out "Third Finger Left Hand" ???
Edie
06-30-2016 04:56 AM
Originally Posted by grannie cheechee
(Post 7590021)
I like both sayings. I've had my wedding band on for almost 60 yrs.. It will have to be cut off because my knuckles grew. LOL
I had to have my rings cut off - broke my heart, but I knew they were going back on. My husband put them back on when I got them back from the jeweler's. I have my husband's wedding band and renewal band (50 years) on my right hand - Couldn't get all five rings on my left third finger. I figured I was his right hand "man", so they went on my right hand. Sure miss him. Edie
