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There are numerous types of promise rings available, from commitment rings to purity rings and pre-engagement rings. Hey, we don't blame anyone who is confused. What is a promise ring, and what's it's purpose? Which finger is worn? Are women and men wearing promise rings? What is the best way to buy, sell, or exchange one? So. Many. Questions. We consulted experts in jewelry to explain the process. Read on to learn more about the promise rings and shop our favorites.


What is an Promise Ring?


A promise ring is given from one person to another in a romantic relationship to express their loyalty and commitment. Usually (but not always) before an engagement. It is, at its core, offering a promise ring is a sign of one partner's devotion to their relationship. Likewise, taking the ring is a sign of respect for the recipient.

What's the difference between a purity ring and a promise ring?


Sometime, but not always. The moment Joe Jonas told Details in a 2008 interview that he and his brothers' rings symbolized, "a promise to ourselves and to God that we'll remain pure until we marry," promise rings were rebranded with purity rings.


Some people are confused about the terms. Purity rings are utilized when a ring represents abstinence and is presented to a child or by parents. Promise rings, on the other hand, are typically used as a mark of commitment within the boundaries of an intimate relationship.

Are they just for women--or are there promise rings available for men too?


If you hear the words "promise rings" you might envision a man giving one to a woman. But guy promise rings are quite common. Consider Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth, for example. Both Cyrus and Hemsworth had promise rings prior to their wedding in the year 2018. Some couples exchange promise rings. Sometimes, people present a promise ring to the other person as if they were making a promise or demonstrating how much the relationship is valued. In the end, anyone could give or wear a promise ring.





According to the title the purpose of a promise ring represents a commitment made between two people However, the specific personal meaning could differ from couple to couple. Kimberly Kanary is vice president of Kay Jewelers' public relations and social media. She says that the fascination of promise rings comes from its various meanings. "Many couples present or wear promise rings specifically to signify a future engagement, while others use them an expression of their love for one another."


Brooke Brinkman explains that she was given a promise ring by her husband about a year and a half before the couple got engaged. In the case of Brinkman, it was a sign that they would have an engagement, however this is not the norm. "I often imagine promise rings as similar to the mid-century custom of gifting your high school partner a class ring, or pin," says Elizabeth Woolf-Willis, GG, AJP, marketing coordinator at Simon G. Jewelry. "Now you're more than "dating," there's a tangible symbol of your relationship that you can show the outside world."

The History of Promise Rings


Brinkman claims that the idea of giving a ring for engagement as an expression of the love and affection of a person is several hundreds of years old. The custom of wearing rings to display dedication and loyalty goes back to the ancient times. There's evidence that Roman brides had engagement rings on their fingers in the second century BC. Posy rings with engravings of romantic poems, dating back to the 16th century of England and Acrostic rings -- which spell out words in gems - were popular in the Georgian and Victorian time periods. As an example, a ruby, emerald or garnet amethyst, ruby and diamond spells "regard" and diamond, emerald amethyst ruby, emerald amethyst, garnet sapphire, ruby and topaz spells "dearest".


Modern promise rings have only been rediscovered as a trend in the past decade or so because of the press coverage surrounding famous promise rings (like the Jonas Brothers and celeb couple Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth).


What's the design of a Promise Ring?


There are no rules or regulations regarding the type of rings. Seriously, there are no restrictions or rules in this case. Popular styles of promise rings and themes include hearts, an infinity symbol, or a design that is intertwined to signify a couple's love, Claddagh rings and eternity rings, and rings made of precious metal with the birthstone, mosaic or combination of stones. It could also be an ordinary band made of sterling silver or gold and engraving. Promise rings made of diamonds are popular, too, although they are usually a small carat size and are set in a row or row as opposed to the standard solitaire diamond engagement rings.