Miss Gorilla
For my birthday, my boyfriend bought me a beautiful ring that I had been eyeing for some time. Now, we're not talking engagement ring or even promise ring here - just a pretty pink heart-shaped ring that I really liked. The problem is, despite the fact that it looks nothing like an engagement ring, people automatically assume that it is if I wear it on my left hand. It is sized to fit my ring finger, so I don't have options there. My friend wears hers on her right hand; however, mine looks much better on the left and I'd prefer it be there.
I know it shouldn't really matter, but I was just curious about ring etiquette when you're not married or engaged. Any thoughts?
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Who cares? Wear it however you want. If it looks better there, then do it. It really doesn't matter as long as your bf doesn't freak out about it.
I have a ring given to me by my aunt, and it only fits my left ring finger comfortably. It's in two rows of diamonds making the shape of a "V". Well, really it looks like those flying birds on the beach in a kindergartener's drawing, but you get the point, it's a v, haha. I've been asked multiple times if it was an engagement ring, which I think is strange, since I'm still a teenager, but whatever. Anyway, if you want to wear it on the left, who cares what anyone else thinks? You know what the ring means and what it's for, so everyone else's opinion doesn't matter.
Its really up to you. If you don't want people constantly asking about your "engagement" then wear it on the other hand. If you don't care, keep it on the one you like the best.
The only rings I've ever worn on my left hand were my promise, engagement and wedding rings. Personally, I couldn't wear any other ring on my left ring finger, it didn't feel like it belonged there. But, that's just me. I think most people would assume you are engaged so, if you don't want that, I would wear it on your right hand, but if it doesn't bother you, wear it whichever hand you want. :)
people will assume things if it's on the left hand. but if you don't care, then go for it! wear it however you want to.
Personally, I won't wear a ring on my left ring finger until I'm engaged, but it's *just* a personal thing. Lots of women wear whatever they want, and some even wear their wedding and engagement rings on the right hand. Do whatever you like. All it will cost you is a couple extra minutes to explain that you're not married, engaged, or promised--or whatever else these crazy kids are doing these days!
@XxFireXboltxX@xanga - Haha, seems like we've got some similar beliefs!
Wear it however you want--some people may believe it's an engagement or promise ring though. But if you like it better on your left hand then who cares! :]
I wear all my rings on my left hand and it's just a personal preferences for it being there =X.
who cares? where it however you want to. people will think what they want to anyways.
It's up to you but if you wear it on your left hand, be prepared for people to ask questions.
That's a pretty ring!!!
cute!!! just wear it!
@tastytimmm@xanga - so......get your girl that :) hahahah
I think if you like it on your left hand, you should wear it there :]
If it is comfortable on the left hand, wear it there. I have beend divorced for a while now and still wear a ring on my left because it is the one I prefer, even though I am dating someone now, it is not an engagement ring, and honestly how many people ask about it. I can wear a ring on that finger and not hear one question about if I am engaged or married again.
Psh I say wear it on whatever finger you want :)
I wear all my rings on my right hand, it feels weird wearing it on my left hand haha. But, you should wear it on any finger you like :) Who cares about what other people think!
To be "proper", it should be on your right hand. Hope that helps. :) It keeps down the questioning, too, but enables you to enjoy the gift. n_n
Whatever floats your boat, though! :)
My boyfriend and I aren't engaged, but I wear a ring on my left hand to show that I'm "taken". He loves it and since it's a real engagement ring (the ring my mom had with my dad) it looks legit. And I don't get hit on by creepy guys at college. Everyone wins!
Meh, I wouldn't want to deal with the questions.
I wear a ring that my mom gave me on my left finger so that when i get engaged, him taking the ring off and putting his own ring on will kind of symbolize me passing from my parents hands to his....
i think wear it wherever you want :)
its GORGEOUS though!!!
where did he get it :O
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well do what you want! whatever looks best. you'll just have to do a lot of explaining. haha.
Do what you want. But don't wear it on the left and then get mad when the questions come. :)
Just wear it where it fits best. If someone asks, just explain the story.
Funny enough, when I had my class ring, all of us seniors wore them on our right hand.
But my right ring finger is jammed from long ago, and rings don't wear comfortably on it.
So I guess that could get in the way of which hand you wear a ring on too. x]
I don't wear rings
I wear a ring my boyfriend gave me on my left ring finger and it isn't an engagement or promise ring, just one he knew I really like that matched a necklace he gave me, too. I really don't get any questions about it, so I don't think it really matters too much. It's just more comfortable there.