Russian wedding rings, also known as triple rolling rings, are a style of jewelry consisting of three interlocking bands made of rose, white, and yellow gold. Each band is considerably thinner than a conventional single wedding band. The rings are traditionally worn on the right hand, reflecting the custom in Russian culture of placing the wedding band on that finger.
The design is frequently associated with symbolic meanings. Some sources suggest that the three bands represent the Holy Trinity of the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, while other interpretations propose that they symbolize the past, present, and future of the married couple; however, these associations lack definitive citation.
According to the available historical record, the triple‑band design was introduced in the 1920s by the French jeweler Cartier. The rings are typically plain, without gemstone settings.
References
- “Russian Wedding Rings.” Antique Jewellery Company. (Cited in Wikipedia)
- Wikipedia contributors. “Russian wedding ring.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_wedding_ring. Accessed 18 April 2026.