Tradition and history of Couple Rings Set: a promise to love
The Matching Couple Necklaces has a rich tradition and a rich history that spans to several centuries.
Since the beginning of time, a gift of a ring has represented the promise of love.
It is believed that the tradition of giving a ring to one's fiancee dates back to the Egyptians, when it was given to the woman as a symbol of respect and trust and a way of indicating that she was considered an important person on whom one could count and whom one could get married and create an entire family.
The Romans were known to present two rings to the future bride, one in iron for wearing at home and another in gold, to wear in public. Also in Roman times, the idea of wearing the band on the ring finger of the left hand expanded since it was believed that a direct line to the heart, known as vena amoris, started from here.
Over time engagement rings have undergone a significant change. They are now closer to the kind we are accustomed with today.
In 1477, Archduke Maximilian gave his wife Mary of Burgundy the ring with a diamond encrusted on the top. This is the first time we've seen precious gemstones. A tradition that has been alive throughout the centuries, becoming an integral part of the wedding ceremony itself.
De Beers the company that is known for its diamond engagement rings, commissioned a campaign in 1974 that established the tradition of giving diamonds as gifts. This was a very popular campaign, made famous and immortalized by the timeless slogan: "A diamond is forever". He was also able to bring back the American diamond market: consider that in 1939 just 10 percent of rings had diamonds, whereas in 1990 they were as many as 80 percent.
Today, the most popular engagement rings are solitaires, the riviera with small diamonds or the trilogy, composed of three diamonds symbolizing "yesterday, tomorrow and today".
However, there are many precious stones to be set in a ring for engagement with each one having the meaning of the stone.
The diamond symbolizes the strength of a relationship. It remains an image of eternal love and devotion to one another today. The Ruby is a symbol of passion as well as deep love. There's also the Sapphire that is a symbol of loyalty, and the Emerald a symbol of hope. We conclude the list by remembrance Aquamarine which indicates the hope for a long-lasting and joyful marriage, Beryl, which suggests the strength of the love bond and Opal, which represents sincere love.