Engagement ring:
Engagement ring refers that the person is going to get married. It is worn by the women before their marriage. A boy gifts a girl which is a promise that he will marry her in future. It is worn on the ring finger of the left hand. In other words, it is a marriage proposal. It usually contains a diamond.
Wedding ring:
Wedding ring denotes that the person is married. It is usually exchanged during marriage between groom and bride. It is also worn on the ring finger of the middle finger. In comparison to the engagement ring, wedding ring is quite simple. It is usually made of gold.
Differences:
| Basis | Engagement ring | Wedding ring |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A ring given by a man to a woman when they agree to marry. | A ring worn by a married person, given to them by their spouse at their wedding. |
| Objectives/Purpose | The purpose of an engagement ring is a promise to marry. | |
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| History | Although the ancient Egyptians are sometimes credited with having invented the engagement ring, and the ancient Greeks with having adopted the tradition,the history of the engagement ring can only be reliably traced as far back as ancient Rome. | It is widely believed that the first examples of wedding rings were found in ancient Egypt. Relics dating back as far as 3,000 years ago, including papyrus scrolls, show us evidence of braided rings of hemp or reeds being exchanged among a wedded couple. |
| Word origin | The word engagement ring was originated in between 1860-65 | The word wedding ring was originated in the 14th century. |
| Timing | It is generally given at the time of proposal. It is also often given after the acceptance of the proposal. In some societies, an engagement ceremony takes place to observe this event. | These are generally exchanged at the wedding time. |
| Wearer | Generally, to women. In some societies it may be exchanged. | It is exchanged in a ceremony, so both men and women wear it. |
| Design | Generally flashy | Generally simple |
| Type | Generally, a solitaire diamond or gemstone ring. | Generally, a white gold or a yellow gold ring. |
| Worn | On the ring finger (finger between the middle finger and the little finger.) of left/right hand. | On the ring finger (finger between the middle finger and the little finger.) of left or right hand. |
| Priority | After wedding, a wedding ring is generally given more preference and is usually worn before the engagement ring. | Wedding ring is generally prioritized more than the engagement ring. |
| Inside of the ring | Generally, contains no details. | The inside of a wedding ring is often engraved with the date of the ceremony or the initials. |
| Cost | The cost of the engagement ring is quite expensive as diamond is included. | The cost of the wedding ring quite less. |
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