Not trying to mock anyone..but I found this interesting..

and was curious to know why this was.

I read somewhere about some religions not allowing diamond bands or bands with holes in them. Does anyone know why this is?

In Judaism you can't get married in a band with diamonds or holes in it. The reason is beacuse the groom has to give the bride something of value and it is hard for a lay-person to judge the true value of stones, so you aren't supposed to have those. As for holes, I'm not sure. Brides who want diamond bands get around this by getting married in a plain band and switching to a diamond band after the ceremony.

ETA: (from faqs.org)
The Ring:
Traditionally, the ring presented from the groom to the bride
must be worth at least a perutah (about a dime), and must be
owned free and clear by the groom. It must be a band of metal,
with no holes going through it (this eliminates any
misunderstandings about the value of the ring). There are
traditionally no stones, for if a stone were set in the ring,
the wife might overestimate its worth, and this might
invalidate her acceptance of it. Note that a different ring may
be worn after the ceremony.

Wow....cool thanks

Hmmmm...very interesting...I stll want a diamond band though hehehe

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Posted by CLMon7906

Not Jewish, but I also know that it's because the ring is supposed to symbolize never-ending love and so it is supposed to be a solid gold ring with no obstruction/ending. I think it's a beautiful meaning quite honestly. Our Jewish friends explained it.

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Exactly! However, it's okay for the man to have a band with diamonds, or decoration on it. I have a plain white gold band, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

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Posted by CLMon7906

Not Jewish, but I also know that it's because the ring is supposed to symbolize never-ending love and so it is supposed to be a solid gold ring with no obstruction/ending. I think it's a beautiful meaning quite honestly. Our Jewish friends explained it.

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Yup! Exactly. A lot of Jewish girls get married under the chuppah with a plain gold band, and then after the ceremony switch to their diamond band or 'unbroken' band. That's what I'll be doing!

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Posted by stephanielyse

In Judaism you can't get married in a band with diamonds or holes in it. The reason is beacuse the groom has to give the bride something of value and it is hard for a lay-person to judge the true value of stones, so you aren't supposed to have those. As for holes, I'm not sure. Brides who want diamond bands get around this by getting married in a plain band and switching to a diamond band after the ceremony.

ETA: (from faqs.org)
The Ring:
Traditionally, the ring presented from the groom to the bride
must be worth at least a perutah (about a dime), and must be
owned free and clear by the groom. It must be a band of metal,
with no holes going through it (this eliminates any
misunderstandings about the value of the ring). There are
traditionally no stones, for if a stone were set in the ring,
the wife might overestimate its worth, and this might
invalidate her acceptance of it. Note that a different ring may
be worn after the ceremony.

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That's really interesting! I never knew that!

You learn something new everyday....

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Posted by JIFFY

This is great! I learn so much on this website! I never knew what a huppa was or .....ah the thing where you put the vows? I can't remember the name of it but it's lovely. I'm not jewish but there are things that are of jewish faith that I would love to have at my wedding.

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A Ketubah (marriage contract) is what you're thinking of!

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Posted by nycgirl79

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Posted by CLMon7906

Not Jewish, but I also know that it's because the ring is supposed to symbolize never-ending love and so it is supposed to be a solid gold ring with no obstruction/ending. I think it's a beautiful meaning quite honestly. Our Jewish friends explained it.

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Yup! Exactly. A lot of Jewish girls get married under the chuppah with a plain gold band, and then after the ceremony switch to their diamond band or 'unbroken' band. That's what I'll be doing!

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DH and I talked about that prior to the wedding, and it was more sentimental to me to keep wearing the ring that was placed on my finger during our ceremony. Maybe one day I'll get an anniversary band I can wear on my right hand.

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Posted by FallBride05

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Posted by nycgirl79

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Posted by CLMon7906

Not Jewish, but I also know that it's because the ring is supposed to symbolize never-ending love and so it is supposed to be a solid gold ring with no obstruction/ending. I think it's a beautiful meaning quite honestly. Our Jewish friends explained it.

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Yup! Exactly. A lot of Jewish girls get married under the chuppah with a plain gold band, and then after the ceremony switch to their diamond band or 'unbroken' band. That's what I'll be doing!

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DH and I talked about that prior to the wedding, and it was more sentimental to me to keep wearing the ring that was placed on my finger during our ceremony. Maybe one day I'll get an anniversary band I can wear on my right hand.

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Me too. I am in no rush for an eternity band. DH knows I would like to have one some day. I was married in my mother's solid band and I wear it on my right hand now. It is white gold. The band I wear with my e-ring is plain platinum as is my e-ring.

ETA: the ring you are married in does NOT have to be gold. It can be any metal. And technically, the Jewish bride does not have to give a ring to her husband. A double ring ceremony has to be performed.