What exactly is a promise ring?
When an agreement or oath has been made between two people, a promise ring is a piece of jewelry given as a token of the commitment that was made. Sounds simple enough doesn’t it? Well, be careful because the promise made between two people can be practically anything. It’s imperative that both parties are clear on the meaning of the pact or pledge. For example: • Monogamy: A promise to stay faithful to one another. • Chastity or Purity: A promise to keep ones virginity until marriage. • Friendship: A promise to seal a pledge of eternal friendship. • Substance or Sobriety: A promise to remain free from addictive behavior (alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, etc.). • Religious or Christian: A promise to remain committed to one’s faith or belief in the God of their understanding. These are just a few of the more popular reasons to give or wear a promise ring. Pre-Engagement That being said, the most popular reason to give a promise ring is for pre-engagement. Are you confused yet? Pre-engage
