Matching Commitment Rings: history and tradition of a promise of love
The CoupleSets engagement ring is not a simple jewel, but is a symbol with a lot of significance, and it is the foundation of the history of a tradition that dates back to centuries ago.
Since ancient times, the gift of a ring was the ring as a seal of love.
The custom of gifting an engagement ring to a woman dates to the time of ancient Egypt where the ring was given to show respect and trust and also to show that she was someone you could trust and also with whom one could marry and begin the family.
The Romans gave two rings to the bride-to be, one in gold to wear out in public, and another in iron for wear at home. In Roman times, it was popular to put the ring on the left finger, since it was believed that the vena amoris (a direct vein that leads to the heart) was born here.
Over the centuries, the appearance of the engagement ring has undergone an important change, becoming closer and more similar to the style of ring we are used to today.
In 1477, Archduke Maximilian gave his wife Mary of Burgundy an engagement ring that had diamonds on the top. This is the first time we've seen precious stones. A tradition that has remained alive throughout the centuries, and is now an integral part of the wedding ceremony itself.
De Beers the company that is well-known for its diamond engagement rings set up a campaign in 1974 that established the custom of giving diamonds as gifts. This was a highly successful campaign, made famous and immortal by the timeless slogan: "A diamond is forever". He was able resurrecting the American diamond industry: in 1939, only 10 percent rings included diamonds. In 1990, the number increased to 80 percent.
Today, the most sought-after engagement rings are the solitaire and the riviera that has small diamonds or the trilogy, composed of three diamonds that symbolize "yesterday, today and tomorrow together".
There are many precious stones that can be set into an engagement ring. Each stone has a distinct significance.
The diamond is a symbol that represents the power of a relationship. It is a sign of virtue, love, and a passion for life. The Ruby speaks of the love of a deep love. The Sapphire is a sign of loyalty and the Emerald is a sign of optimism. The list will end with Aquamarine is a symbol of the hope of an unending and happy marriage. Beryl represents the strength of love's bond, and Opal is a symbol of sincere love.