Alef Bet by Paula's Jewish Wedding Bands

Throughout history, wearing a wedding ring was a sign of the commitment 'you' are making to your partner and to your marriage. The ring was and remains a "constant sign of your own rededication and recommitment to this relationship," as well as a means of acknowledging this publicly.

The ring that you wear, that was placed on your finger by your loved one on the wedding day, does not represent your commitment to your marriage, your love for your spouse, your faithfulness. It represents the commitment, love and faithfulness of your partner to you. "Take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity." The ring is a reminder of the promise that another has made to you and of the promise that God has made to you both.

One beautiful tradition says that a Jewish wedding band should be simple and unbroken. A smooth ring portends an untroubled life, and the continuity of the Jewish wedding rings represents the hope for an everlasting marriage.

Alef Bet by Paula offers two meaningful sterling silver Ani l'dodi rings meant to convey the message of love between two people. "I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine." The simple styling of either the wide or narrow band with the Hebrew wording is available in either silver or 14k gold. Either choice should last a lifetime of love!

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