Promise Rings vs. Engagement Rings: What's the Difference?

By Brad Wilson


You have finally found someone you are not ready to give up. You can't deny that. You want her by your side every minute and when you are apart it seems your life is crumbling.

Yes, that's love.

But do you want to get committed yet? Are you ready to take her hand and walk through the ups and downs on life's road and ensure she always feels needed, protected, wanted, and loved? Are you ready for... marriage?

Yes, while some people may have gotten prepared, there are still some that the thought of marriage scare to death. You know you are truly committed to her. You don't want anyone else in your life except her. But getting married is something you just can't figure out yet.

However, lets us now examine the difference between a promise ring and an engagement which are two points of view that could emanate from such a circumstance.

The Main Difference Between Promise And Engagement Rings

Promise rings come before engagement rings and are given to both men and women. This rings symbolizes a commitment to a monogamous relationship with that romantic partner. It can also represent the desire to marry someone in time. These rings can be worn on the left ring finger, but are usually worn on other fingers so they are not confused with actual engagement rings.

Engagement rings, of course, are presented to a romantic partner when you are ready for the lifetime commitment of marriage. They usually come after a promise ring, if one is given, and are designed to be the type of ring a woman would love to wear for the rest of her life.

Why Are Promise Rings Necessary?

Being less expensive than the actual engagement rings, promise rings are generally used as place holders. When a young man is trying to save up for an engagement ring, he presents his love with this place holder to show his intended bride he is committed to the relationship and doesn't want her to go anywhere. This gives him a little extra time to save enough money for the actual wedding rings.

Should I Buy An Engagement or Promise Ring?

It is true that most young couples used promise rings before engagement ring but they aren't all necessary. If you know that it is time to settle down with the love of your life, don't settle for the mediocre ring. Give her a ring she will want to wear for the next fifty years of your lives.

An engagement ring will express your intentions in clear terms, that you want her to be part of your life forever, while a promise ring can be perceived as a ring or probability. When or if this promise will actually occur, however, is often left up in the air.




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