The ring is thought to have origins in ancient Egypt where it was made of hemp or vine. The ring could be replaced when ever it wore out. The Romans later adopted the custom making them of iron. In the fifteenth century the British replaced the iron ring with Gold. The custom was later associated with the doctrine of the Trinity. In the ancient ritual of English marriages the ring was placed by the husband on the top of the thumb of the left hand, with the words " In the name of the Father", he then removed it to the forefinger saying "In the name of the Son" then to the middle finger adding "And of the Holy Ghost," then he left it as now on the fourth finger with the closing word "Amen".
Wedding Anniversaries
1st year :- paper
2nd year :- cotton
3rd year :- leather
4th year :- books ( old times :-fruit and flowers)
5th year :- wood
6th year :- iron (old times :- sugar)
7th year :- wool
8th year :- bronze
9th year :- copper
10th year :- tin
12th year :- silk and fine linen
15th year :- crystal
20th year :- china
25th year :- silver
30th year :- pearl
35th year :- coral
40th year :- ruby
45th year :- sapphire
50th year :- golden
55th year :- emerald
60th year :- diamond
70th year:- platinum
