10 Jewellery Pieces That Are Symbols Of Love According To Traditions: Rings, Bangles And More

10 Jewellery Pieces That Are Symbols Of Love As Per Traditions:  Jewellery has long been an inseparable symbol of love across different cultures and traditions around the globe. From rings to bangles, each piece carries its own unique significance, these accessories sometimes signify commitment or promise and sometimes affection or strong bonds. Jewellery pieces are something which you can carry with you around the world as an essence of your loved one.

Here are 10 jewellery pieces that symbolise love and commitment as per traditional customs:

1. Engagement Rings

The classic symbol of love and commitment is the Engagement ring. Traditionally given during a proposal, these rings mostly describe the intention to marry and grow together. This custom dates back to ancient Rome, where gemstone rings were used to seal arranged marriages. Today, solitaires are most prominent during proposals and weddings.

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2. Lockets

Lockets and pendants have been linked to love since eternity. In many parts of the world, they are cherished pieces that often hold personal items like photographs or locks of hair from loved ones. In India, the mangal sutra, which is an auspicious locket, made of black beads is worn by Hindu women, which signifies marriage.

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3. Wedding Bands

Wedding bands, popular in Christianity, these rings symbolise eternal love and unity between partners. These bands are typically exchanged during wedding ceremonies. The rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, which has "vena amoris," or vein of love. The circular shape of the band represents infinity, making it a timeless symbol of commitment.

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4. Bangles

In many cultures, particularly in South Asia, bangles are significant symbols of love and marital status. Worn by brides during weddings, bangles denote prosperity and good fortune in marriage. In the modern era, sleek bracelets are taking the place of bangles.

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5. Love Knots

The love knot is a timeless motif that represents an unbreakable bond between two people, this design is now popular in rings and bracelets. The custom of love knots originated from ancient cultures where sailors would weave knots as a token of love for their sweethearts.

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6. Toe Rings

In some parts of India, a toe-ring that is famously known as ‘Bichiya’ is recognised as a symbol of the marital status of Indian Women. For ages, during a wedding ceremony, the groom places the toe rings on the second toe of both the bride's feet.

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7. Promise Rings

Promise rings are the new addition of accessories for lovers, they signify a commitment between the couple before engagement. These rings can represent various promises, from commitment to future marriage.

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8. Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets consist of meaningful charms that represent special memories or unique stories. Originating from ancient Egypt as good luck tokens, these bracelets have evolved into personalized pieces that tell a love tale. For example, as per Korean traditions duck was given to the mother-in-law by the groom to showcase love and commitment, however, now customised charms of duck accessories are also becoming prevalent.

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9. Nose Ring

Nose rings are a type of body adornment. It has been part of human culture for thousands of years, especially in India and is popularly known as ‘Nath’ or ‘Peshwai Nath’. The bride wears an embellished gold nose ring on her special day to signify loyalty to her man.

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10. Symbols Of Love

The Western influence around the globe has given a lot of symbols of love to lovers worldwide, from the heart and infinity signs to now the angel wing motif. The angel wing motif symbolises divine love and protection. Partners give each other bracelets, rings, and pendants of this motif to express love and affection.

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