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.
Ring Finger of the Left Hand . A promise ring is a promise of commitment and often precedes an engagement. Therefore many couples like to wear a promise ring on what is traditionally thought of as being the wedding ring finger -- the ring finger of the left hand. When engagement rings have been exchanged, the promise ring is then worn on another finger. Tip: Remember that every finger is a different size. The ring finger of a left hand may well be a different size to the ring finger of the right hand. Therefore if a promise ring is going to be an expensive purchase, it is worth considering whether the size of the ring can be altered if it will be worn differently in the future.