A promise ring is a token exchanged between two people to signify a commitment or promise, the most common promise is that one day they will propose when the time is right. A promise ring shows your intentions towards your partner for the distant future, unlike an engagement ring, which traditionally means an upcoming marriage soon, a promise ring represents loyalty, being exclusive to one another and a sign of a future engagement, however promise rings have also been known to represent dedication to personal values or friendship.
What Does a Promise Ring Symbolise?
- Love & fidelity: Many couples exchange promise rings early in their relationship as a vow of exclusivity and devotion.
- Future intentions: It can represent a commitment to become engaged later on.
- Friendship: Close friends sometimes swap rings as symbols of lifelong companionship, or buy matching ones to symbolise always being together.
- Personal promises: Some wearers choose promise rings to mark personal goals, such as sobriety or self-care, serving as daily reminders of their commitments.
What Finger Does a Promise Ring Go On?
Most people wear a promise ring on the ring finger of their left hand, the same finger that is later reserved for engagement and wedding rings. However, there’s no strict rule; many choose the right ring finger, middle finger, or even a thumb, depending on comfort and personal style.
How Much Is a Promise Ring?
Promise rings span a wide range of prices. At Diamond Quarter, you can find delicate plain rings from around £450, while diamond-accented or gemstone designs often start around £700 and upwards. Ultimately a promise ring is what is most meaningful to you and not the cost of the item as this is usually a ring treasured for life as the first ring given to show you love and devotion for each other.
How Do You Give a Promise Ring?
There are 3 ways you can give a promise ring:
- Choose a meaningful timing: Give it on an anniversary, birthday, or special date that matters to you both.
- Plan the presentation: Whether over a candlelit dinner or a casual coffee date, a few heartfelt words explaining the promise make the moment unforgettable.
- Present the Ring: Simply buy the ring and present the gift and slip it onto their chosen finger, and share what the ring means to you and your relationship.
Can a Woman Give a Man a Promise Ring?
Absolutely. Promise rings are not gender‑specific. A woman can give a man a promise ring just as meaningfully as the other way around. Choose a design, perhaps a signet ring or sleek metal band or a subtle gemstone piece, something unique that suits his style and your shared sentiment.
Can I Use a Promise Ring as an Engagement Ring?
A promise ring and an engagement ring have different sentiments, but they're both personal gestures. Decide before you buy / if you would like your promise ring to have the same wow-factor* as an engagement ring, consider a solitaire diamond or gemstone halo, for example, that feels suitably significant when the time comes.
Shop Diamond Quarter’s Promise Rings
Whether you’re sealing a romantic vow or stepping into a friendship pact, Diamond Quarter offers a beautiful selection of promise rings to suit every style and budget. At Diamond Quarter, we provide eternity rings, engagement rings, diamond and wedding rings. Browse online or visit our showroom to find the perfect ring that captures your promise.