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Promise rings are often seen as a separate gift from the wedding rings, although they certainly can be an important part of the romance of the occasion. Like wedding rings, promise rings are designs to show your love and your desire to be in a committed relationship with the other person. Wedding rings and promise rings can come in a variety of styles, types and designs. All types of precious metals such as yellow gold, white gold, silver, titanium and even platinum and palladium can be used in designing promise rings and wedding sets. There is a great deal of history behind both wedding rings and promise rings. The origins of the promise ring date back to the 16th century when men, who didn’t quite have enough money to prove their worthiness to a woman’s father, would give her a promise ring in lieu of an engagement ring until he had enough funds to marry. In some cultures and areas, promise rings, like wedding rings or engagement rings, can be given by either the woman or the man. It is not uncommon in many areas for a woman and man to have matching promise rings. Promise rings are worn on the same hand as wedding rings and also on the exact same finger. For some couples the option for a smaller promise, engagement and wedding ring can make a beautiful collection of stackable rings. These could then be worn as a complete set or in any combination. Choosing promise rings and wedding rings that compliment each other provides a lot of options for different combinations. The promise ring could be worn with the wedding band, engagement ring or all together. Often promise rings feature designs or motifs that can be carried through onto the wedding rings. Popular designs for promise rings and later wedding sets include hearts and heart shapes as well as intricate designs. Like wedding rings, promise rings can have gems including diamonds or other types of precious or semi-precious stones. Three stone rings are very popular and match very well with almost any style of wedding rings from very traditional to ultra-modern.