Is a Promise Ring Right for Me?

At some point, most youngsters can be found wearing a promise ring. Essentially, promise rings can symbolize a promise about anything. The promise ring can symbolize a promise you make to yourself, or they can be symbolic of a promise that you make to somebody else. In any case, promise rings are designed to help you remember that you have made a commitment to something or someone. As long as the promise ring remains on your finger, you are expected to feel obligated to keep to your word. In general, there are 2 major types of promise rings which are commonly used amongst youngsters today:

Promise Rings for Couples

Oftentimes, couple will give promise to one another as a means of declaring their love for one another. When a couple is too young to not quite ready to become engaged, they may decide to wear promise rings in order to signify the promise of a future engagement. Furthermore, these rings can signify that the couple has decided to be faithful to one another. Promise rings are an excellent tool for young couples who are intent on being exclusive and monogamous with one another. Couples can choose whether both partner should wear a ring, or if only the woman wears the ring (in which case, the promise is to one day replace that ring with an engagement ring).

Promise Rings as Purity Rings

Many people will use promise rings similarly to how purity rings are used. When a youngster makes a promise that s/he will remain abstinent until marriage, s/he may choose to wear a purity ring. Purity rings make up a large component of Christian jewelry, and are very popular amongst young social conservatives. By wearing a purity ring, one is promising that s/he will be chaste until his or her wedding night. Essentially, the purity ring is meant to be worn on the wedding finger until the day that the actual wedding ring replaces it.

What do they look like?

Purity rings and promise rings can be created in any style or design. There is no standard design for a purity ring. Therefore, a youngster can cater the ring to his or her personal style. Oftentimes, purity rings have engravings on them which include statements such as "true love waits." The purity ring can make for an outstanding fashion statement. Not to mention that purity rings help to build self-worth!