Select and Buy Jewish Wedding Rings

Orthodox Jewish Weddings have different traditions and laws. The wedding rings or bands must be solid gold or solid silver, and some have various inscriptions or phrases on the face of the ring. The ceremony itself is held under a chuppah.

Steps

  1. Search the Internet for information about Jewish wedding rings and bands. Don't be afraid to take your time and decide carefully. Examine your married friends' hands when you're with them. If you start paying attention to people's Jewish wedding ring designs, you will probably get a clearer idea of what you want. You might even ask them where they got their rings.
  2. Follow tradition. According to Jewish tradition, a Jewish wedding ring should be solid all around, with no gems, and nothing cut out of it. Anything may be engraved on it on the outer band, as long as the band is solid (the inner band may not be engraved). This symbolizes the wholeness and eternity of one's commitment to one's spouse.
  3. Decide if you would like a ring with a Hebrew phrase engraved around it. Some popular verses from the Song of Songs that are in vogue right now are "Ani L'Dodi v'Dodi Li," which means, "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine." This is a very beautiful statement of your love for your partner. Other phrases are things such as "Ze Dodi Veze Re'ei" (This is my beloved and this is my friend). Another is "Matzati Et She'ahava Nafshi" (I found, him (her) whom my soul loves). Also, from the Book of Ruth, "Ba'asher Telchi Elech" (Where you will go, I shall go).
  4. Visit a jewelry store (local or online shop) that carries Jewish wedding bands. Look at various wedding band designs to determine which ones you would like to purchase. Try it on, to see if the band or the inscriptions look good on your hand.
  5. Think about purchasing matching bands, with identical phrases and designs.



Tips

  • Search the Internet for Jewish wedding rings and bands. You may get a lower price if you buy Judaic jewelry online. Try on similar rings before you order through the internet, because you won't be able to try it on. Make sure they will allow you to return it, if it does not look or fit as you had ordered.
  • Some people wear a plain gold or plain silver wedding band and an engagement ring with a jewel.

Warnings

  • Choose an inscription for the rings. It may take longer to get the ring that needs to be inscribed, so make sure you have plenty of time until the wedding itself.
  • The ring should be the property of the Groom. An orthodox rabbi will ask under the chuppah as he examines it to be a full circle: "Do you own this ring?" Replying "I will once I have completed the loan payments" may cause a problem. The ring is used as an item of value given to the bride in order to complete the marriage contract; a borrowed ring will not suffice.
  • Orthodox weddings require the ring to be solid all the way round - a full circle. It is not necessary to be 'solid gold' or any other specific material
  • Make sure that you size the ring correctly, so that you will be able to slide it on the finger at the wedding ceremony.

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