In many Western countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, the wedding ring is traditionally worn on the left hand, specifically on the fourth finger from the right, which is the left ring finger. This tradition can be traced back to the ancient Romans, who believed that this finger had a vein that ran directly to the heart, called the Vena Amoris, meaning "vein of love". Before the wedding ceremony, the engagement ring is usually exchanged onto the right hand so that the wedding ring can be placed onto the left hand, to be worn closest to the heart. After the ceremony, the engagement ring is then placed on top of the new wedding band. However, its important to note that there are cultural differences in the placement of wedding rings. For example, in India, wedding rings were traditionally worn on the right hand. In some countries like Syria, Brazil, Turkey, and Lebanon, the wedding ring is worn on the right hand before the ceremony and then moved to the left after the couple ties the knot. In Sri Lanka, the groom wears the wedding band on the right hand, and the bride wears it on the left. In Jewish tradition, women wear their engagement band on the right ring finger and then swap it out for a wedding band on the same finger after marriage. Overall, the placement of the wedding ring depends on cultural traditions and personal preferences.