The Irish Wedding Band
The Claddagh ring is probably familiar to you, but what you may not know is that it is commonly used as a wedding band. The ring, which depicts two hands clenching a heart topped with a crown, symbolizes friendship, loyalty and love. The Claddagh ring was designed by an Irish goldsmith over 400 years ago for his love, Colleen, as a marriage ring. Since that time, it has held certain customs for both men and women, one being that it is not right for someone to buy their own Claddagh ring; it must be a present. Also, when you’re a single lass, the ring is worn with the point of the heart facing out. When you become engaged, the heart is flipped around with the point facing towards you, signifying your heart was taken. The symbol is so cherished that it has been incorporated into modern-day wedding bands and other wedding accessories.
The Jewish Wedding Band
The rings exchanged between bride and groom during a traditional Jewish ceremony are gold, lacking any stones, designs or inscriptions. In ancient times, it was believed a clean and simple band was a symbol of the serious commitment made between the couple that also signified the purity of the union. The couple’s engagement and the ceremony’s sanctity were considered cemented when the bride formally accepted an object, the ring, from the groom.
The Egyptian Wedding Band
This bauble from ancient Egyptian times, termed a “posie ring,” was inscribed with loving thoughts or poetry excerpts. Today, many modern couples adapt this ancient custom into their wedding bands by inscribing or engraving meaningful, personalized messages expressing their sentiments of love for one another.
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