Back in the times of the Roman empire, in the second century B.C.E., a Roman bride would actually get two rings. She would get the gold one, which she wore in public, and another made of iron which she wore at home while doing house chores. Today, most marriages give a woman one ring, but things like a link bracelets, gold bangle bracelets and gold tennis bracelets are common gifts for anniversaries, to complement the original wedding ring and other jewelry.

The ancient Egyptians also were buried wearing rings made of a single silver or gold wire, which was placed on the third finger of their left hand. This is because the Egyptians believed a vein in that finger went directly to the heart. That is not the case t Read More