Can you wear someone else's ring: features of superstition

There are many different beliefs about wearing rings, which have long been considered almost magical in their significance. SSPDaily talked about the features of the most common superstitions about wedding rings.

Can you wear someone else's ring?

• Mother or godmother

It is believed that it is safe to wear a ring from your mother or godmother.

• Grandmother

Rings from your grandmother are considered especially lucky, and they can even hasten the arrival of a new family member.

• Mother-in-law

It is usually not recommended to wear a ring from your mother-in-law, as it is believed that this can lead to disputes in marital relations.

• A ring from one of your husband's relatives

Rings from your husband's relatives are considered neutral. Their energy depends on the wearer, but it can mean a change in outlook on life.

• Sister's ring

A ring from a sister is considered a safe option that can even accelerate career growth.

• Cousins

It is strictly forbidden to wear rings from cousins because it brings illness and problems.

• Strangers

Rings received from strangers, especially in an unofficial way, are considered dangerous objects that can bring you grief and the burden of the previous owner.

If you find a piece of jewelry and are concerned about its origin, leave the ring in a bowl of salted water for a day or gently warm it over a candle flame.

Beliefs about wedding rings

• Wedding rings have powerful energy. For example, if a piece of jewelry bears the inscription "Save and preserve," it is believed that it fully belongs to its owner and cannot be passed on to someone else, as this will bring bad luck.

• It is believed that a standard engagement ring purchased in a jewelry store inspires self-confidence and symbolizes a strong union between two people. Therefore, if such a ring is worn by someone else, it will lead to disagreements in the couple, because the ring's protective energy can pass to the new owner, ceasing to protect the previous one.
• According to popular belief, it is better not to try on other people's rings. It is believed that this will lead to the new owner taking on the difficulties, sorrows, and troubles of the previous one.

Superstitions about engagement rings

• Losing an engagement ring

It is believed that this portends significant quarrels with a loved one, perhaps even a breakup.

• Dropping an engagement ring

This can be a sign of future health problems or marital disputes.

• The ring falls off the finger

If the wedding ring slips off your finger, it portends an unhappy marriage or a partner's infidelity.

• Itchy finger under the engagement ring

Itching under the ring indicates problems between lovers and a possible breakup.

• A stone falling out of the engagement ring

It is believed that this signals a series of trials and problems in the relationship.

There is also a belief that wearing wedding rings before the wedding ceremony can lead to the fact that the celebration will not take place. Likewise, losing a wedding ring before the wedding is a bad omen that indicates that the marriage may be short-lived.