WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT DIAMOND RING 2011-12 An engagement ring is a ring indicating that the female wearing it is engaged
to be married, especially in Western/asian cultures. In the United Kingdom, Ireland
and North America, engagement rings are traditionally worn only by women, and
rings can feature diamonds or other gemstones. In other cultures men and women
wear matching rings. In some cultures, engagement rings are also used as
wedding rings.and wedding ring or wedding band is a metal ring indicating the
wearer is married. Depending on the local culture, it is worn on the base of
the right or the left ring finger. The custom of wearing such a ring has spread
widely beyond its origin in Europe. Originally worn by wives only, wedding
rings became customary for both husbands and wives during the 20th century.
