Like many countries in the continent, Colombia fell under the control of the Spaniards for much of its late history. In 1499, the Spaniards made Bogota, the capital of modern day Colombia, the center of a huge territory, the Viceroyalty of New Granada, also known as Gran Colombia. The territory was huge, encompassing the territories of modern-day Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.
After marriage, the ring is worn on the hand it had been placed on during the ceremony. By wearing rings on the fourth finger, a married couple symbolically declares their eternal love for each other. This has become a matter of tradition and etiquette. Many people wear their wedding rings day and night.
By Dan Ketchum. In America and other western cultures, tradition dictates that the wedding ring goes on the fourth finger â the one between your pinky and middle finger â of your left hand. Simple as it seems, this practice actually has a rich and romantic history, lending the symbol even more depth.