Which hand do you wear an engagement ring on in the UK?

In the UK, the engagement ring is worn on the fourth finger of your left hand, the same finger that will hold your wedding ring. This is a long-standing tradition, and most jewellers will size your ring for that finger. After the wedding, many people move the engagement ring to sit on top of the wedding ring, closest to the fingertip, so the wedding ring stays nearest the heart. Others swap them around or wear the engagement ring on the right hand, but that is less common.

There is no law about which hand or finger you must use, so you can wear it however feels comfortable. If your engagement ring is a different width or shape from your wedding ring, think about how they will look together. You might also want to have the rings soldered together later, but that is a personal choice. If you are having a religious ceremony, some traditions have specific expectations, so check with your place of worship if you want to follow them. For a civil ceremony, the registrar will not mind which hand you use, as long as you exchange rings clearly during the vows.