We may not be in wedding season, but we're still happily celebrating couples’ everlasting love as they continue to share their excitement - and beautiful jewelry - with us. But, why a ring? Why the left hand? Why the fourth finger? There’s much about the history of the wedding ring that remains a mystery, but here’s what we’ve uncovered.

The History of Wedding & Engagement Rings

History of the wedding ring - Hatton Garden

Henri Maillardet - Wedding Ring Symbolism: Story and Origin

History of the Wedding Ring, on My Anniversary

Wedition: The History and Significance of Wedding Rings

The Origin of Wedding Rings: Ancient Tradition or Marketing Invention? - GIA 4Cs

Wedding ring - Wikipedia

History of Wedding Rings: Origin, Traditions, and More! – Wedding Shoppe

The History of Wedding Rings - Laings