Widowhood

• Widows sometimes transfer their rings to the right to signify their status, or when they aren't ready to stop wearing it.
  
  

Culture

• Poland, Colombia, Greece and India are among the cultures who follow the tradition of placing the wedding band on the right hand.
  
  

Left-Handedness

• Left-handed people may prefer putting the ring on their non-dominant hand because the ring will sustain less wear and tear.
  
  

Sentimentality

• Wedding rings that are family heirlooms are worn on the right to show that they have sentimental value.
  
  

Infidelity

• Some people believe a spouse will switch their band to their right hand as a code that means they are open to cheating on their mate.
  
  

Gays and Lesbians

• Some gay and lesbian couples wear wedding rings on their right hands to show their sexual orientation.