For over a century, wearing rings has been a way to express important messages whether it’s to show engagement, marriage, or simply a personal style statement. Traditionally, rings on certain fingers, especially the ring finger, have been universally understood to signal relationship status. The classic meaning has long been that a ring on the left…
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