The engagement ring is worn on the ring finger — left hand in France, right hand in several countries — the same finger as the future wedding band. Before the wedding it's worn alone; afterwards it shares the finger with the band. Here are the customs and the options when both rings meet on one finger.
The engagement ring is worn on the ring finger (4th finger), on the left hand in France. Some countries (Germany, Spain, Poland, Russia…) wear it on the right ring finger. The choice follows local tradition and that of the future band, which will go on the same finger.
Before the wedding: the engagement ring is worn alone on the ring finger. On the day: it's sometimes removed during the ceremony so the band can go on at the base of the finger, then put back on top. See also wedding ring: which hand?
Three common options:
Remove the engagement ring for manual tasks, sport and cleaning: knocks damage the prongs and loosen stones. A setting check every 1–2 years at a jeweller avoids nasty surprises.
On the ring finger (the 4th finger), on the left hand in France, and on the right hand in some countries such as Germany or Spain. It's the same finger as the future wedding band.
It's worn alone during the engagement, then with the band after the wedding. On the day, the band often goes on first at the base of the finger, with the engagement ring on top.
Most often stacked on the same ring finger, band at the bottom. You can also move the engagement ring to the other hand, or have a jeweller solder the two rings together.
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