Visual markers of marital status

Male Marital Status Markers

Male marital status markers are usually less elaborate than female marital status markers.
In many cultures, male marital status markers may not exist.
In some Western nations, husbands wear a wedding ring on the left hand.
Wedding rings can be made of various materials such as gold, platinum, or tungsten carbide.
Manual laborers may wear rings made of more durable materials like tungsten or bear an ink tattoo to avoid damaging precious metal rings.

In many Western cultures, a proposal of marriage is traditionally accompanied by the gift of an engagement ring.
The engagement ring is usually worn on the left ring finger.
Wedding ceremonies often include the exchange of wedding rings.
In Jewish tradition, the wedding ring must be a plain band without gemstones.
Toe rings are traditionally worn by Indian wives on the second toe of both feet.

In Orthodox Judaism, married women cover their hair outside of their home.
The type of hair covering may vary based on local customs or personal preference.
Turkmen wives wear a special hat called Alyndaňy.
Married Hindu women may wear a sindoor, a red powder, on their foreheads.
Tibetan wives wear aprons.

In western and northern Europe, it was previously common for widows to wear black clothing until the first anniversary of their husband's death.
Some widows still practice this custom.
Hindu wives wear bangles on both hands and do not remove them until they are single.
Middle-class wives may wear bangles made of gold, silver, or other materials.
Some Hindu wives also wear white or red bangles.

Zuni women have specific hairstyles indicating their marital status.
The hairstyle of married women in Zuni culture differs from unmarried women.
Hairstyles can be used as visual markers of marital status in various cultures.
The hairstyle of married women in certain cultures may be more elaborate or distinct.
Marital status can be indicated through specific hair arrangements or accessories.

Reference	URL
Glossary	https://harryandcojewellery.com.au/blogs/glossary/visual-markers-of-marital-status
Wikipedia	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_markers_of_marital_status
Wikidata	https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7936606
Knowledge Graph	https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/03x2b5