Wedding and engagement rings have been around so long that we rarely question why or how they came about. Their history extends about as far back as civilization itself, so see what you know — or can guess — about the origin of the wedding ring by taking our quiz now!
How Well Do You Know the History of the Wedding Ring?
True or False: The wedding ring has always been worn on the third finger of the left hand.
Why is the ring a circle?
At what age did the youngest known bride-to-be first wear a ring?
Why is the ring worn on the third finger of the left hand?
Real or Fake: A common German proposal went like this: "I give you this ring as a sign of the marriage which has been promised between us providing your father gives with you a marriage portion of 1,000 reichsthalers."
When did engraving rings become popular?
What were the first wedding rings made of?
True or False: Christians have always used rings in wedding ceremonies.