Bridal Dictionary: The Wedding Ring Neckline

The "Wedding Ring" neckline:

The wedding ring is a high, modest neckline that fully encircles the throat and closes at the nape (back) of the neck.  While some may refer to it as a high neckline or "turtle neck", romantics have given it the "wedding ring" name.

Credit: Cymbeline "Feria" gown

This style of gown can be considered traditional and modest and is particularly popular in Victorian or Edwardian styles and draped in lace.  Of course modern times have called for modern necklines and while this element is usually worn in a traditional way, there is also a modern simplicity about it when it is done in a clean cut, minimalist way.

Credit: Jessica Chastain @ 2012 Golden Globes

While this high neckline is standard and modest in the front, the back can vary: some are equally modest in the back, others use the high neckline as a modest counterpoint bareness in the back by incorporating it into a halter or featuring a keyhole or cut out back.

Credit: Lauren Bush wedding

For more wedding ring necklines see here.