A proposal ring is not a wedding ring. A proposal ring is a single diamond ring, a romantic token given by a boy to a girl, with a gorgeous style; The wedding ring is a matching ring used for wedding ceremonies, with a simple and elegant style. In addition, there are significant differences between the two in terms of DRESSing, design, material, price, etc., so usually the proposal ring and the wedding ring are not the same.
1、 The case where the proposal ring is a wedding ring
If the budget is insufficient or both parties agree, the proposal ring can be used as the wedding ring, so that only one more men's ring needs to be purchased before the formal wedding.
2、 The difference between a proposal ring and a wedding ring
1. Different quantities
The proposal ring is unilaterally prepared by the boy, with only one ring available;
A wedding ring is jointly selected by both men and women, usually a pair of rings with two pieces.
2. Different styles
Proposal rings are mostly fancy diamond rings, with beautiful diamonds set on the ring holder;
Wedding rings are usually plain rings made of platinum or gold, with simple and understated styles.
3. Different wearing methods
The proposal ring is worn on the middle finger of a girl's left or right hand, meaning 'the flower has a master'.
The wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of both the man and the woman's left hand.
4. Different meanings
The proposal ring is a manifestation of a man's sincerity and a love token given by the man to the woman;
A wedding ring represents a strong, stable, and eternal relationship between both parties.
5. Design differently
The proposal ring is used by the man to propose, and its design is usually luxurious and exaggerated;
The design of the wedding ring is simple, mainly focused on comfort and non-interference.
6. Wearing time varies
The wearing time of the proposal ring is from after the proposal to before the wedding;
A wedding ring needs to be worn throughout the marriage.
7. Different materials
There are various material options for proposal rings, including diamonds, platinum, k-gold, gold, or custom-made rings;
Wedding rings are usually made of platinum or k-gold.
8. Different uses
A proposal ring is a ring purchased by a man for a woman to express his desire before marriage. If the woman agrees to wear this ring, it represents the establishment of the engagement;
A wedding ring is a wedding token exchanged between the newlyweds at a wedding, symbolizing the marital relationship between the man and the woman.
9. Different buyers
The proposal ring can only be purchased by the man, and the woman does not need to purchase it;
The wedding ring can be purchased by the man, the woman, or jointly funded by both parties.
10. Different prices
Proposal rings are commonly used with diamond rings, which are relatively expensive due to their setting with diamonds;
A wedding ring is a piece of jewelry that needs to be worn for a long time after marriage to convey the message of being married. It should be simple and elegant, usually a plain ring without diamonds or a pair ring with only small diamonds, and the price is relatively cheap.