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.

Does a widow wear her wedding ring on her right hand?

Some widows move the ring to the right hand. Others ask a jeweler to redesign the ring into a pendant or pin. Recently widowed Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, wears her ring on the chain you mention. Others prefer two wedding bands on a chain–their own plus their late spouses.

How do I wear my deceased husbands wedding ring?

Some people are comfortable removing their rings immediately after their spouses die and others never want to take them off. If you feel lost without your wedding ring, then, by all means, wear it. Another option is to wear it on a chain around your neck. There may be other considerations regarding your ring.

What finger does the wife wear her ring?

fourth finger When you give a woman a ring, it signifies immortal love. A bride and groom typically exchange rings during their wedding ceremony, placing the ring on each others wedding ring finger—the fourth finger of the left hand—after saying their vows.

What does a ring on the middle finger mean for a woman?

balance and stability Wearing a ring on the middle finger and not on the ring finger is a clear way for a woman to communicate to the world that she is not engaged or married. Arguably the most noticeable of the fingers, rings worn on this finger are highly noticeable and can be said to symbolise power, balance and stability.