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There are numerous kinds of promise rings available there, ranging from purity rings to commitment rings or pre-engagement rings, and more. We're not going to blame anyone who is confused. What is a promise-ring, and what's it's purpose? What is the finger it goes on? Do men and women wear promise rings? What is the best way to get one to give one, purchase one, then return it? So. Many. Questions. We asked experts in the field to clarify everything. Continue reading to learn more about the promise rings and browse our selection of the best.


What is a Promise Ring?


A promise ring is a ring that is given by one person to an individual in a romantic relationship to express their loyalty and commitment. It is usually (but not always) before an engagement. Promise rings signify the commitment of a partner to the relationship and the same commitment for the receiver.




Sometimes however, not always. Promise rings were synonymous with pure bands following the time that Joe Jonas said in an interview to Details that his rings and those of his brothers were "a promise to ourselves and God that we would remain unrefined until marriage."


Some people are confused about the terminology. Purity rings can be used to symbolize abstinence and is presented to a child or by the parent. Promise rings are usually handed out to symbolize that you are committed to a relationship.

Are they just for women--or do they have promise rings for men as well?


It's possible that you think men would offer a promise ring to a girl when they are introduced to the term "promise ring". But guy promise rings are quite common. Miley Cyrus, and Liam Hemsworth are two examples. Prior to their wedding in 2018 Both Cyrus and Hemsworth wore promise rings. There are couples who exchange promise rings. Sometimes, someone will offer a promise ring their partner as if they were swearing their vows or demonstrating how much the relationship is valued. Anyone can wear the promise ring.


What Does the word Promise Ring mean?


The promise ring is a symbol of a promise between two people. However, every couple will have their own distinct meaning. Kimberly Kanary is vice president of Kay Jewelers' public relations and social media. She says that the fascination of promise rings is due to its many meanings. Many couples give or wear promise rings to indicate a future marriage, but others do it to show their love for one another.


"You're swearing your vows to one another," explains Brooke Brinkman, vice president of marketing and communications at Simon G. Jewelry, who was presented with the promise ring from her husband of a year and half prior to their engagement. In Brinkman's instance the ring was a promise there'd be an engagement in the near future however, this isn't always the scenario. "I often imagine promise rings as similar to the mid-century custom of giving your high-school lover a class ring or pin," Elizabeth Woolf-Willis GG, AJP, marketing coordinator at Simon G. Jewelry. "Now it's not just "dating"--you have a physical sign of your love to display outside of your home."

History of Promise Rings


Brinkman states that the concept of the giving of an engagement ring as an act of love and affection is several hundreds of years old. The custom of wearing rings to demonstrate the utmost loyalty and devotion also goes back to the early times. Evidence suggests that Roman brides wore engagement rings from the 2nd century BC. Posy rings, engraved with romantic poems, go back to the 16th century in England as well as Acrostic rings - which spell out words in gemstones --were popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras. As an example, a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst ruby, diamond spells "regard" and the combination of a diamond, an emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald amethyst sapphire, ruby and topaz spells "dearest".


Modern promise rings have only returned to the mainstream in the past decade or so, in large part due to the attention that has been given to celebrity promise rings (like the Jonas Brothers and the celeb couple Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth).


What's the appearance of the Look of a Promise Ring?


There aren't any guidelines or standards regarding the type of rings. There are no restrictions or rules. There are numerous popular rings for promise. They include Claddagh rings, eternity rings, Claddagh rings with an infinity symbol, or designs that intertwine to represent a relationship. They are also available with a myriad of styles and themes including hearts, an Infinity symbol, or intertwined patterns. It could also be an ordinary band made of sterling silver or gold with an engraved message. Diamond promise rings are very popular, too, although they usually come in a small carat size and set in a cluster or row versus the standard solitaire diamond engagement ring.