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What is a Purity Ring?
Purity rings originated in the United States in the 1990s. Wearing a ring is a daily reminder of a promise you make to God, yourself and your future spouse that you will remain sexually pure until marriage. When receiving a purity ring you can take a vow of purity or sign a purity commitment card to practice abstinence until marriage. This can take place at a purity ceremony, true love waits ceremony, abstinence ceremony, purity ball, at home or a special planned place.

What Should a Purity Ring Say?
There are many different purity rings to choose from. The most popular rings are those with the word "Purity" and the words "True Love Waits". You can choose a ring with a Bible verse, ring with a cross, or anything that is meaningful to you personally. Click on the links below for ideas.

What Hand and What Finger is a Purity Ring Worn?
A purity ring is usually worn on the left hand ring finger. Replace it with a wedding ring and pass it down to someone else or save it for your own child.

How Do I Find My Ring Size?
We recommend is that you go into a store that sells jewelry and ask them to size your finger. This will prevent the disappointment of receiving a ring that does not fit. Ring size help.

What Age Do You Get A Purity Ring?
There is no perfect age to get a purity ring. We gave each of our children a purity ring at age thirteen but some don't learn about the idea until they are older. Many college students, people in their twenties and others that are divorced have made the commitment.

Do I have to Wear a Ring?
No. You can make a commitment to stay pure until marriage and choose not wear a purity ring. You may decide to get a ring to put on a chain and wear around your neck. Other options besides wearing a ring are purity necklaces or purity bracelets.

Free Printable Purity Contract

Free Printable Purity Bible Study
Look to the top left corner for options to download or print. More printable youth Bible studies.

Free Purity Ring Giveaway
Check Christian Teen Shop's Facebook Page for information on winning a free purity ring