Engagement rings: A long standing Tradition

   The gift of engagement rings that are very long and has been a time honored tradition. Its importance is located on the symbolism represented by these rings. This is because the circle shape represents perfection, continuity and faithfulness. As such, it is a good idea to give a ring to the person you are about to get married because it shows the love without end that a person is willing to commit to its partner. Engagement rings are expected to be placed on the fingers of the left hand ring, because it was believed that a special vein is located which runs directly in the heart.

In antiquity, the common Egyptians used a simple braided plants such as rings and only people wealthy uses silver or gold. With time, people preferred the harder materials for their engagement rings. Metal rings was then generally used as man became more skilled in metal manufacturing. It was not long when women started to aspiration to glittering rings. The engagement ring diamond first received by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy in 1477.

Since then, the diamonds were a popular choice for the decoration of the engagement ring as it symbolizes the strength and invincibility. In addition, the glow illuminated diamond thought to resemble a fire which symbolizes the love flame fire and constant desire. As such, the diamond is regarded as the ultimate gift also because of its exorbitant price. In addition, diamonds were associated with the legend and romance that it believed that the tips of arrows of Cupid were made of diamonds.

Rings with diamonds have constantly changed through the passage of time - a simple diamond stone in its crystalline form natural ring embellished by several stones specifically and skilfully cut to satisfy the whims and fancies of its future owner. When many diamonds were discovered in the Brazil industrial, the popularity of this gemstone has increased considerably during the revolution and large quantities of it were available to a wider audience. Therefore, engagement rings becoming more extravagant decorated with diamonds and various designs were introduced on the market.

When merchants have noticed the popularity of diamonds and the sale thereof was monopolized by the heavy weather of the diamond industry players, they began to introduce other precious stones called birth stones. Therefore, engagement rings are now a variety of alternative stones which were also its corresponding symbolism and beauty to choose. Rings studded with a mixture diamonds and other precious stones, where a great success because of its beautiful colors and design.

Today, the tradition to give engagement rings before a marriage is still practised. It never fails to make a woman, young or old blush and be excited about these rings. There are of many ring designs available on the market today. You can choose many types of diamonds with their corresponding quality, colour and weight. You can also choose from different bands that are derived from various precious metals.