Jewish Wedding Rings

Wedding Jewelry Guide

One of the most joyous Jewish life cycle occasions is a wedding. The unity of two people in marriage is highly celebrated in Judaism. The wedding ceremony itself is full of rich traditions and unique rituals. The man and woman must first sign a Ketubah contract in front of witnesses before the ceremony takes place to put their commitment to each other down in writing.

Jewish weddings are important Simchas, as Judaism is a religion that celebrates life. The wedding consists of toasts, blessings, and dancing. It is common to give the bride and groom gifts to celebrate the occasion. Traditional gifts include items for the home, art, kitchen supplies, etc. A more unique gift is jewelry for both the bride and groom alike.

Jewish wedding jewelry can come in the form of necklaces, pendants, and rings.

Necklaces & Pendants

Necklaces for wedding gifts often feature a Chai or Megan David symbol. The Chai symbol refers to the word life in Hebrew. The Magen David symbol is a hexagram shape that has been associated with the Jewish community in modern times. Necklaces are more often given as a gift to the bride.

Rings

The most popular ring for Jewish wedding presents features the words "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine" in Hebrew. It is popular for the bride and groom to wear matching rings, especially with this line.

Materials

Wedding jewelry can be made of materials such as metal, nickel, and stainless steel. More sophisticated and expensive jewelry can be made of 925 sterling silver and 14 karat yellow gold. Rings are often made of sterling silver.

Personalization

It is common practice for wedding jewelry to be personalized for the newlyweds. Rings may have names engraving on the inside or the sentence "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine."

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