What finger should a widower wear a wedding ring?

Tip: Moving your wedding ring to your right hand is a universal sign that you are a widow or widower. But it indicates that you may be interested in dating.

How long do widows wear their wedding rings?

Many widows wear their wedding rings till the day they die and others take them off the first year. The key here is that this is a very personal decision and others need to keep their opinions to themselves.

When should you stop wearing your wedding ring?

Most women remove their ring when it becomes clear that the marriage is over regardless of their legal status, but some women choose to continue wearing their ring until the actual legal divorce has been completed.

Can I still wear my wedding ring after divorce?

In a divorce, [the wedding ring is] usually seen as separate property in the divorce since it was given as a gift. There are exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking, each partner gets to keep their respective rings.

Does a wedding band go above or below engagement ring?

Conventionally, couples wear the wedding band “closest to their heart”, meaning the wedding band is stacked below the engagement ring on the left ring finger.