Promise Ring – A Vouch for Your Commitment

Traditionally, a promise ring is often used as the precursor to an engagement rings, which means that it is often given at a time when the two parties involved in a relationship have not yet come to the point of engagement or marriage although they are deep in love with each other. It is usually worn on the mid finger of the left hand or the right ring finger to distinguish from an engagement or wedding ring. In the old days, giving of such a piece of jewelry can both signify a happy and a sad situation. In the former case, it means that the two lovers are loyal to each other and what follows would logically be a marriage; in the latter case, however, it can mean that the two lovers are not in a position to enter a marital relation but still want to prove their commitment to each other.

In the modern society, as man-woman relationship has undergone radical changes, today a promise ring has taken on different functions than it once has in the past. For example, while in the past it is mainly the man who gives the piece of jewelry to the woman, in the modern society both partners can feel free to give to his or her beloved such a jewelry piece. It may not represent their determination to proceed on to a marital relationship, but what is inscribed there is their wish to express their love and the three silent words “I love you”.

Also, as the modern society is giving showing more and more respect and recognition to homosexuality, gay partners and lesbian partners are now free to express their love to each other through giving a pre-engagement ring. In some countries they may not be allowed to get married, but by giving such a piece of jewelry they can at least vouch their commitment to their beloved.

Finally, in the modern society, the giving of such a piece of jewelry is not restricted to love relationship and can also be applied to friendship or even business relationship. What it means on such occasions is the loyalty and fondness between the two parties. Therefore, it is a vouch for eternal commitment.