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Differences between engagement and wedding rings

HersFor her
According to the traditional model, the woman receives the more valuable ring at the wedding and a simpler or even plain ring for engagement. According to the continental model which is growing increasingly popular worldwide, the woman instead receives the more valuable ring for engagement which is then completed with a matching ring or a plain ring during the wedding ceremony.

HisFor him
Traditionally the man receives a plain or even a diamond ring for engagement, with an inscription including the engagement date. The ring is used one more time during the wedding and then it is given another date, this time for the wedding. According to the continental proposal model, it is only the woman who receives the engagement ring and the man purchases his own ring for the wedding.