In recent years, a new phenomenon has popped up- women who are willing to purchase a diamond ring for their right hand.
While some women are ogling over the various "buy her a ring" commercials that crop up this time of year, others are taking matters into their own hands.
The right hand ring is being touted as a show of independence and love for one's self.
Like an engagement ring, it comes with diamonds and a woman can design it herself. Proponents on various blogs and message boards have stated how it's empowering to purchase your own ring and get exactly what you want.
However, opponents have come out stating that it takes the symbolism away from the engagement ring. They also state that it may put less pressure on a significant other to purchase an engagement ring.
I say if you want to buy yourself a ring and you have the money to do it, then by all means, purchase one. Yes, it is often viewed as a symbol of a union when it's an engagement. However, the ring is not the destination or the goal. Life-time committment and all that comes with it is the goal.
What do you think of women purchasing diamond rings and wearing them on their right hands? Do you think it will affect their chances for marriage in the future?
Friday, December 7, 2007
A right-ringed woman
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Opponents?
I can't believe people waste their time with something as trivial as engangment rings and all the marketing and paraphernalia that surrounds two people committing to each other. Let alone with if a woman buys herself a ring!!
Who cares? If you want a ring, buy on. Wear it on whatever hand you wish to wear it on. Be a real person -- an adult.
Women, don't cease to live your lives while you are sitting around waiting for your Prince. He may never come. If you want to buy yourself a ring, then go ahead and do it. Whose permission do you need?
again - not really a debatable topic...
Whoa... thanks for this... I have a right hand diamond ring that I bought for myself last year for Christmas but didnt realize there was so much meaning behind it.. I just liked the ring and it just so happened to fit my ring finger and I didnt want to seem like I was engaged thus the reason for wearing it on my right hand. But I am happy it shows that I am independant and have love for myself because that is true.
I dont feel it will limit your chances at all. Guys have still approached me since I've had it and they always ask, so you're engaged... and I have to let them know that its my right hand. If a guy is interested, whether you have a ring or not they will approach you... its up to you to deny them if indeed you are engaged or married.
Ebonne: That's funny that guys will still ask you whether you're engaged even if the ring is on your right hand. I wonder if some guys are still oblivious to the fact that the left ring finger is reserved for engagement/wedding rings. I bet it's a conversation starter, though!
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