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.
Here's an interesting example: a wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of left hand in most Christian Culture . On the opposite, in other parts of the world, some people wear it on the right hand. This reflects different ways of thinking and a different approach in the couple and family relationship.