In many western cultures, engagement rings are traditionally worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. This is because many believe that this finger has a vein that leads straight to the heart, leading to many herading it as the "vein of love". However, not all cultures follow this tradition. For example, in many Northern and Eastern European countries like Russia, Norway and Poland it is tradition to wear the ring on the fourth finger on the right hand. This is also customary in countries like Greece, Spain and Portugal.