Engraved Promise Rings

Getting engraved promise rings is the perfect way to personalize an already special gift for your significant other.

Engrave your rings for an extra promise.

The meaning of promise rings can be as varied and different as the individuals who give and accept the rings. Generally speaking though, a promise ring symbolizes:

• The commitment two people have made to one another – This can be a commitment simply to stay together as a couple or a commitment to a future engagement or marriage. If it's a commitment to a future engagement or marriage, the ring may be referred to as a pre-engagement promise ring.
• A religious promise ring – This type of promise ring signifies the wearer's commitment to their faith.
• A commitment to abstinence – These are referred to as purity promise rings in which the wearer commits his or herself to abstaining from sex until marriage. The purity promise ring can also signify that the wearer is choosing to abstain from things like alcohol and tobacco.
• Friendship promise rings – These rings are exchanged between good friends with no romantic attachments.

Just about every jeweler offers engraving and most are open to unique ring engraving ideas as well as traditional sentiments. Here is a list of a few jewelry stores that offer engraving along with their wide variety of promise rings.

• Zales – Browse the different styles of promise rings at Zales. This chain store also has many locations in local malls.
• Eve's Addiction – This store specializes in simple, yet elegant, engravable sterling silver promise rings.
• Limoges Jewelry – Choose from a wide variety of diamond, birthstone and semi-precious gemstone promise rings.
• Custom Promise Rings – Custom design your engraved promise rings.
• Tirings.com – This company specializes in engravable titanium promise rings for men and women.
• weddingbandsinc.com – Get some ideas for your promise ring engraving at weddingbandsinc.com.

There really is no absolute right or wrong way to wear a promise ring, but here are a few general guidelines:

• A friendship promise ring – Since there is no romantic significance to this ring, it is worn on the right ring finger as opposed to the left.
• A commitment promise ring – Since this ring does signify a romantic commitment between partners, it should be worn on the left ring finger. If the ring was given as a pre-engagement ring, the person should wear the ring on the left ring finger until an official engagement ring is received. Once that happens, the person switches the promise ring to the right ring finger and places the engagement ring on the left ring finger.

The popular Irish Claddagh ring features two hands holding a heart that is topped by a crown. The ring symbolizes love, loyalty and friendship. Irish Claddagh rings in general have specific meanings depending on how they are worn. If you are planning to give this type of ring to your partner, you might want to keep the following guidelines in mind:

• The right hand – Wearing this ring on the right ring finger with the design facing out and away from the body means the wearer is single. If it is worn on the right hand with the design facing inward, toward the body, the wearer is in a committed relationship.
• The left hand – If the ring is worn on the left ring finger with the design facing outward, away from the body, the wearer is engaged. If it is worn on the left ring finger and pointing in toward the body, the wearer is married.

Whether romantically linked or not, there is nothing to say that promise rings can't be worn on the index or middle finger. These fingers have no traditional romantic ties linked to them, so it clears up a lot of confusion regarding the proper finger in which the ring is to be worn.

Engraved promise rings are a very personal reflection of a very special promise. With many styles to choose from and easy engraving options, adding a special sentiment to an already special ring can strengthen your promise.

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