Well the difference lies in the one who is choosing it
There isnt a significant difference as both are glamorous rings...AN engagement ring for one rich person maybe a wedding ring for a upper middle class.....
However, a wedding band in the
West
A Bit of Historical Perspective on Engagement Rings
Historically, the gift of an engagement ring to the bride-to-be was a financial commitment to her family. It was like the guy was financially marrying her whole family. He “bought” her with a valuable ring.
She then wore it to symbolize that she would consider no other offer for her hand. The engagement ring could also be considered a status symbol for the family, showing that a wealthy man was to marry their daughter.
Pretty Wedding Ring Contours to Fit With Engagement Ring. It is Thinner and Less Prominent
The wedding band is the symbol that a woman or a man is already married. It is of simpler design and should not eclipse the engagement ring which is always the star.
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