<P> It is commonly believed that the first examples of wedding rings were found in ancient Egypt . Relics dating to 6,000 years ago , including papyrus scrolls , are evidence of the exchange of braided rings of hemp or reeds between spouses . Ancient Egypt considered the circle to be a symbol of eternity , and the ring served to signify the perpetual love of the spouses . This was also the origin of the custom of wearing the wedding ring on the ring finger of the left hand , because the ancient Egyptians believed that this finger enclosed a special vein that was connected directly to the heart , denominated in Latin the `` Vena amoris '' . </P>
<P> It is commonly believed that the first examples of wedding rings were found in ancient Egypt . Relics dating to 6,000 years ago , including papyrus scrolls , are evidence of the exchange of braided rings of hemp or reeds between spouses . Ancient Egypt considered the circle to be a symbol of eternity , and the ring served to signify the perpetual love of the spouses . This was also the origin of the custom of wearing the wedding ring on the ring finger of the left hand , because the ancient Egyptians believed that this finger enclosed a special vein that was connected directly to the heart , denominated in Latin the `` Vena amoris '' . </P>
when did the exchange of wedding rings begin
when did the exchange of wedding rings begin
6,000 years ago
6,000 years ago