You know, one of the first symbolic acts when somebody files for divorce is to take off their wedding rings. Certainly, the wedding ring is a symbol that you are betrothed, you're taken, you're off the market. And so not wearing one could be sending the signal that you are available.
The Prince's decision not to wear a wedding ring comes down to personal preference, a royal aide has told the Daily Mail. “It was something the couple discussed but Prince William isn't one for jewellery - he doesn't even wear a signet ring - and decided he didn't want to,” they said.
While it is now common practice for both the bride and groom to give each other a ring as a sign of their eternal devotion, a royal aide explained that Prince William's decision not to wear a ring was 'simply down to personal preference'.
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It appears that President Obama keeps his left-hand naked because he wants to keep his most precious valuable safe, and doesn't want to risk anything happening to his wedding band.
As it turns out, it's because he simply has chosen not to wear one. But it's not just the spouses of minor royals (Princess Eugenie is ninth in line to the throne) that don't have to: Apparently all royal men get to choose whether they wear one or not.
Wedding jewels
The Princess wore very little jewellery at her wedding. She wore diamond earrings that belonged to her mother, Frances Shand Kydd. She also wore her Spencer family tiara, her engagement ring, and a wedding band placed on her finger by Charles at the ceremony.
Meghan Markle's wedding band was a gift from Queen Elizabeth
The piece was a gift from Queen Elizabeth herself and has deep roots for the royals: Welsh gold has been used for royal wedding bands as early as 1923 when the Queen Mother chose the material for her own wedding ring.
The late princess continued to wear her engagement ring even after she and Prince Charles divorced in 1996. After her death, Prince William inherited the sapphire sparkler, eventually using it to propose to Kate Middleton in 2010.
Kate Middleton is a mother of three children: Princes George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with his mother Princess Diana's legacy engagement ring, and the ring price was £50,0000. Kate Middleton engagement ring is also known as her wedding ring.
The Queen wears her wedding band behind her engagement ring. Her engagement ring was designed by the Duke, using diamonds that were handed down from his mother.
Him not wearing it usually means something other than a lack of commitment. Some men have occupations and hobbies that would make the ring uncomfortable and possibly even dangerous. Add to this that most men are quite active and fear losing it.
It is necessary to give the skin a rest from the metal. The night time is ideal for such a holiday. If you sleep wearing your ring, you can catch them while sleeping and get injured. During sleep, wedding bands can put pressure on the skin and blood vessels, which impairs blood circulation.
According to Burrell, Harry chose to keep Diana's highly treasured engagement ring as a keepsake and William opted for her Cartier watch. This he repeated in interviews after the ring appeared on the finger of Kate Middleton in 2010, alleging that Harry must have given it to his brother.
Although the former royal butler isn't certain about what happened next, he says the two of them must have made a deal. “Harry obviously gave up his treasure to his brother, so that it could be on the ring finger of his wife who would one day be queen,” Burrell reveals.
Following Diana's death in August 1997, the sapphire ring was inherited by her son Prince Harry, who eventually offered it to his older brother Prince William before he proposed to Kate Middleton with it in 2010.
Many royal men don't wear wedding bands at all. One of the many royal traditions Prince Harry has broken over the years has to do with his wedding ring. While royal wedding rings are traditionally made of Welsh gold, Harry opted for a modern, platinum ring with a brushed texture finished instead.
While his brother Prince William does not wear a wedding ring, Prince Charles always wears his, like Harry. His late grandfather Prince Philip also never wore his wedding ring. However, Charles' ring is made from classic gold, like all other wedding rings in the royal family.
The use of the left-hand pinky finger as the wedding ring and royal signet or initial ring of the British Royal Family is an ironclad tradition dating back to the sons of Queen Victoria, who favored pinky rings in imitation of their mother as well as following German custom.
Ceramic and tungsten bands can't be cut off.
While many couples believe you should always wear your ring, it really is up to personal preference, and you won't know how your partner feels about it until you ask.
Many Chinese put the ring away to protect it, except for important holidays, such as anniversaries. In Chinese tradition, higher status for men was signified by having several young female partners or concubines. A ring denies that status. For this reason, many modern Chinese men do not wear a wedding ring.