A classic silver ring that can also be a wedding ring. Today, wedding rings around the world are an expression of love, but no one can determine exactly where this tradition originates from. Some believe that the oldest mention of the exchange of rings during a wedding comes from ancient Egypt, about 4,800 years ago. The sedge, rush and reed, which grew next to the well-known papyrus, were twisted and woven into rings or other pieces of jewelry that women wear during these festivities.