'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring

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Getting rid of her engagement ring would have suggested a regret the 34-year-old doesn't feel - after all, her marriage brought her daughter. Even just not wearing it would have felt like a waste.

"I didn't want it locked away in a box," she says. "Diamonds are precious."

Plus she does sometimes feel like sticking one finger up after the break-up of her marriage.

Deb is part of a rising trend promoted by jewellers around the world of women marking a new chapter in their life with a new statement piece: the divorce ring.

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Deb had the diamond from her engagement ring set at one end of an open circle and added a new sapphire to represent her daughter to the other end. It cost $3,000 (£2,245).

It's a sizeable sum to part with when divorces can be expensive.

Ring resale values tend to be only around 30% of the original price so for many the trend of giving their old jewellery a new life feels a better investment.

And Deb's middle finger statement fits right in with what the fashion pages are calling this year's "hot divorcee summer" - a celebration of liberated glamour and a "don't care energy".

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Which Finger Should You Wear a Divorce Ring On?

Wearing a divorce ring is not a traditional practice like wearing engagement rings, wedding rings, or birthstone rings. The good thing about a divorce ring is its flexibility; it is completely your choice whether you want to wear one or not. Unlike traditional rings, there are no strict rules. However, different fingers can still symbolize different meanings depending on the message you want to express.

If you want to show commitment to yourself and personal growth, wear the ring on your ring finger.

The middle finger represents boldness and resilience. Wearing a divorce ring on this finger can symbolize your strength and ability to move forward.

Wearing a divorce ring on the index finger represents confidence, leadership, and self-direction. It shows that you are fully in control of your life.
Wearing it on the pinky finger is unusual, but it symbolizes freedom and self-expression.

Right Hand vs. Left Hand
Traditionally, women wear engagement and wedding rings on the left hand, while men often wear them on the right hand. Since a divorce ring symbolizes the opposite of marriage or engagement, many people choose to wear it on the opposite hand. But again, there is no rule here. The hand and finger you choose should feel right to you — and that instinct is usually correct.

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