Reply To: Natural-Hair Sheitels Are Assur

“is there an issur for a married woman to look “unmarried”? Alternatively, is there some inyan for a married woman to look married?”

The Sefer HaChinuch writes that, while according to Halacha Kiddushin can be performed with any marginally valuable item, the custom is to utilize a ring. The reason he gives is that it serves as a “constant reminder” to her status.