WHY BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING?
Engagement ring is the symbol of commitment to future marriage, so it precedes the wedding ring. In some cases the engagement ring can be modified with etchings and become the wedding ring. It is not unusual to see wedding ring worn above the engagement one, so that the ring finger will wear two rings.
This kind of jewel is gifted by the boyfriend to his girlfriend during the engagement ceremony, usually a dinner between the boy’s and girl’s families. It symbolizes love, commintment, fidelity, eternity and honor.
In the history engagement ring has been known with different names and symbolized a large amount of meanings. For example the ancient Greeks saw it as a token of care and affection and was given before the marriage, even if the giving of this ring didn’t always imply the marriage. In fact this ring was often given a modern friendship ring. The ancient Romans had a peculiar version of engagement ring in which they carved keys, probably to symbolize the woman's right to access and own half of everything following marriage. Another, more romantic, explanation could be that the key represented the one to access her husband’s heart.
The modern engagement ring (a beautiful gem encased in precious metals) became popular in around 15th century, when royals and the rich started to exchange these jewels.
Nowadays you can decorate the engagement ring with a variety of gems and therefore we present you a list of meanings of some precious stones:
Diamond: duration and solidity;
Ruby: burning love;
Sapphire: fidelity;
Emerald: hope;
Aquamarine: happy and lasting marriage;
Beryl: strength of love relationship;
Opal: heartfelt love.
Here you can find a complete selection of engagement rings to buy directly:
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