Promise rings are often seen as a separate gift from the wedding rings, although they certainly can be an important part of the romance of the occasion. Like wedding rings, promise rings are designs to show your love and your desire to be in a committed relationship with the other person.

Wedding rings and promise rings can come in a variety of styles, types and designs. All types of precious metals such as yellow gold, white gold, silver, titanium and even platinum and palladium can be used in designing promise rings and wedding sets.  

Although many people think of promise rings as a new addition to traditional wedding rings, they can actual be found as far back as the early sixteenth century. In these times a girl's father or family would often require that the groom to be have sufficient funds to support the girl or young woman once they married. Until the man could get this amount of money he would not be allowed to marry, but could give a promise ring to show his intent.

In some cultures and areas, promise rings, like wedding rings or engagement rings, can be given by either the woman or the man. It is not uncommon in many areas for a woman and man to have matching promise rings.

Promise rings are worn on the same hand as wedding rings and also on the exact same finger. For some couples the option for a smaller promise, engagement and wedding ring can make a beautiful collection of stackable rings. These could then be worn as a complete set or in any combination.

Since the rings can be mixed and matched between the wedding rings, engagement ring and the promise ring, there are lots of possible options. Adding an anniversary or eternity ring later on can add even more combinations.

Selecting a design or pattern for the promise ring that will compliment or coordinate with the wedding rings will be important to wear them all together.  Many promise rings feature traditional symbols of love such as hearts and intricate types of patterns that can be matched with the wedding set. 

Like wedding rings, promise rings can have gems including diamonds or other types of precious or semi-precious stones. Three stone rings are very popular and match very well with almost any style of wedding rings from very traditional to ultra-modern.