Reversing the rings on the finger (the wedding band on top of the engagement ring) does indicate that you are a widow. It is a personal choice how long you wear your rings. Your heart will tell you the answer. Some women give them to their daughters. Some put them away in a safety deposit box. And some choose to wear them, enjoying the cherished jewelry and precious memories. People have different reasons and the choices are personal. My widower dad could not get his off his finger, he had worn it for so long. A friend continues to wear her ring so that men will not approach her. (If anyone is interested in starting a new relationship, it may be wise to put the ring[s] aside for a while.)
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Nonnie Cameron Owens retired in 1996 from a 32-year career in the airline industry. Among her other careers, she served 12 years as a fraternity housemother at SMU in Dallas and Purdue University in West Lafayette, 7 years as a columnist for the Journal and Courier in Lafayette, Indiana, and 7 years as a college speaker for CAMPUSPEAK, Inc in Denver.
While we are discussing about topics relevant to My husband passed away several weeks ago. I have been asked why I continue to wear my wedding rings. Is there a proper time to discontinue wearing them? I was told they should be reversed on the finger. What is the proper thing to do? | Etiquette Plus, they usually do not require considerably upkeep as other jewelry of related kind and do no get the wear and tear from every day activities that other rings do.