Ever wonder why a engagement ring?
Have you ever thought about engagement ring and why does it
has to be a ring and why not a necklace or any piece of jewelry that will serve
as the engagement. Ever wonder why a ring? According to history rings represent
a circle which means that it has no beginning and it has no end. True love
never ends…….
In Europe, engagement rings were once known as a Posie ring.
It was given as a form of promise of fidelity and love.....
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Engagement rings have been valued throughout history as
being a physical object symbolizing a man and women's eternal love for each
other, a promise of commitment towards one another. In the 21st century,
especially within Western civilization, it has become a common expectation for
the bride-to-be to permanently wear their ring as a means to maintain their
commitment...
Engagement rings, like any other kind of jewelry, come in
many different styles. Although 18 carat gold is preferred for engagement
rings, common metal types such as gold, platinum, titanium, silver and
stainless steel are also used for engagement rings.....
In North America and the United Kingdom, it is customarily
worn on the left hand ring finger. Similar traditions purportedly date to
classical times, dating back from an early usage reportedly referring to the
fourth finger of the left hand as containing the vena amoris or "vein of
love".
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This custom may have its origins in an ancient Egyptian myth that
the finger contained a vein leading directly to the heart, or it may simply be
because the heart lies slightly to the left side of the body. In Ukraine, it is
customary for the ring to be worn on the right hand. In Germany the ring is worn
on the left hand while engaged, but moved to the right hand when married. In
Poland, the engagement ring and wedding band are traditionally worn on the
right hand but modern practice varies considerably......
Engagement rings can also be passed out from one generation
to the next generation. We have seen the engagement ring worn by the Kate
Middleton which was originally worn by the then Lady Diana, Traditionally,
engagement rings are passed on to the next generation as passing on the luck of
good and strong marriage for years....
Happy Wedding!!
Love,
Reshma
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