Promise rings are often seen as a separate gift from the wedding rings, although they certainly can be an important part of the romance of the occasion. Like wedding rings, promise rings are designs to show your love and your desire to be in a committed relationship with the other person.
Wedding rings and promise rings can come in a variety of styles, types and designs. All types of precious metals such as yellow gold, white gold, silver, titanium and even platinum and palladium can be used in designing promise rings and wedding sets.
The earliest use of the promise ring can be traced back the first part of the early sixteenth century. Men that couldn't afford wedding rings or didn't have enough in a dowry to satisfy the bride's family could present her with a promise ring to show his intentions until the appropriate level of funds were available
Promise rings, unlike the engagement ring of wedding rings and sets, can be given to and by both the man and the woman. In many cultures and areas promise rings worn by the couple are traditional as well as thoroughly modern
Promise rings are worn on the same hand as wedding rings and also on the exact same finger. For some couples the option for a smaller promise, engagement and wedding ring can make a beautiful collection of stackable rings. These could then be worn as a complete set or in any combination.
Choosing promise rings and wedding rings that compliment each other provides a lot of options for different combinations. The promise ring could be worn with the wedding band, engagement ring or all together.
The promise and wedding rings don't have to be a perfect match. They can simply use the same types of designs or patterns which will allow them to compliment each other. Romantic shapes such as hearts are very popular with these pre-engagement rings.
With the wide variety of promise rings from simple elegance to diamond pave or even three stone rings, there are endless possibilities to match with wedding rings. Promise rings are definitely worth considering as a part of a set of wedding rings, regardless of the style that you select.
