Engagement Rings For Couples, when to give it, and how to pick the best one
Matching Couple Necklaces that seal the love of a lifetime and transform it into a romantic forever promise. Guide to the perfect model and some advice on when to give it as a present
Is there the perfect engagement ring in the rings we can look at in a virtual store window? If we consider the poetics behind love, an engraved wooden circle and a twist of rope might be enough. The purest meaning of the vow is actually a promise that lasts for the rest of time. Or, at the very least, this is what we would like to believe and hope for.
If the white dress is a recent fashion, in 1840 after the wedding of Queen Victoria to Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, this dress became popular, the engagement rings have a more long history and is defying the passage of time and fashion. It's the charm of the timeless that will make it a crucial element to create a bond between two people, a piece of jewelry which embodies the power of the decisive "yes" and the renewed commitment to love and loyalty.
Let's start by addressing the question: when do you give an engagement ring as a present? It is an important milestone in the relationship of the couple as it marks a "before" and an "after", and an assurance of love for eternity, but the most important thing is that it marks a marriage. If we look at the etiquette, this must be worn for a year prior to the date that is chosen for the wedding: but as we all know, today the planning process takes a long time, and this is why the tradition is no longer practiced and, consequently, it can be more than a year (and in some cases, even two) prior to the date. Some look forward to a special anniversary some for Christmas, and others for Valentine's Day, but for us, it's when we feel like living together in a close relationship, hand in hand.
From the wedding engagement ring to the solitaire the meaning of the engagement ring
The wedding ring originated in Egyptian culture. It was later carried on by the Romans. But it was the Archduke Maximilian I who added a spectacular diamond to the gold circle: it was 1477 when the nobleman chose the ring made of gold with diamonds to mark the promise of marriage with Mary of Burgundy.
In the 20th century it became a cherished tradition thanks to the mechanisms of marketing. In 1938, De Beers began a massive advertising campaign with important claims about the amount that was to be spent - in newspapers of the day, we read "one month's salary" -, while in 1948 the copywriter Frances Gerety wrote "A diamond is eternal" which is why the famous slogan is instrumental in expanding the concept of the diamond engagement ring as a sign of love for life.
The ring size
In a recent post, we gave you all the information you need to determine your ring's size if you don't have a model that you typically wear. Goldsmiths remind us there is no ideal ring size. The ideal ring should be slightly wider in the morning and will fit perfectly during lunchtime. It's smaller in the evening. The only advice we can offer is to be aware of the diameter and circumference, and not to confuse the information, which is the reason this article contains a instructions on how to measure the size of your ring in secret.
Handmade engagement ring: where will you wear it?
Rings symbolize a relationship between two people. Imagine that during the French Revolution, it was commonplace to cut a ring in half and give each portion to the person you love.
In Italy it is customary to keep the engagement ring on the left ring finger. This is due to an ancient belief states that veins run through the finger and then reaches the heart. Therefore, the poetic meaning. In some countries however, it is a customary practice to wear it on the right hand.