The Diamond Engagement Ring

Do you recall the feeling of when you dreamt of being captivated by your boyfriend’s great surprise of him asking your hand in marriage to spend the rest of your life with him while he reached in his pocket to pull out a beautiful diamond engagement ring? Or was it you, yourself who dared to take that remarkable step of going where you had never gone before by asking the girl you loved and adored to marry you? But, wait a minute…where was the ring in all this?

The diamond engagement ring was, is, and will forever be the symbol of everlasting love between you and your “Happily Ever After.” From various gold wedding rings lasting history and meaning behind this little trinket, to the search of a perfect match, and finally to the various types of style within the world of becoming engaged, the diamond engagement ring is the most popular and important symbol of devotion even compared to the wedding ring.

History of Diamond Engagement Rings

The ring that is called none other than the diamond engagement ring has its long heritage in the history of the world. It is known that the Ancient Egyptians wore gold engagement rings on the 3rd finger of the left because of its location. The location of a ring placed here lay on top of the vein that runs straight to one’s heart. Romans however were the first to wear the ring on this finger and called it, “The Ring of Truth.” The stone of choice by most of the wealthy during the Middle Ages most likely would have been precious stones such as emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. However, the reason that the treasured diamond became the stone of choice for the engagement ring came from its quality. And, quality is, by far, the most important thing when looking for one’s ring of choice to one’s most precious possession; one’s love.

The diamond is the hardest and strongest mineral on earth that can resist both steel and fire. Therefore, it makes sense that the diamond should and has been the stone of choice for centuries. Thus, the diamond represents the unbreakable bond between two individuals who want their love forever symbolized. And the expectation of receiving a quality diamond ring has been known to be linked to the ring itself by women for ages. In Translation, one must buy a quality diamond engagement ring when becoming engaged. It has been said that when purchasing an engagement ring, one must spend at least two to three months salary on the ring itself. Due to this well-known fact, so many of women and men desire and search for a ring that is far from “cheap.” However, where can one even begin when looking at rings? Style must certainly play a role in this search.

Styles of Rings

The styles of diamond engagement rings vary like the styles of fashion do today. Designers such as Kirk Kara, Lieberfarb, Tacori, and more are amongst the popular designers of engagement rings today. Traditional and vintage styles have made a recent comeback over the years. More and more women also lean toward the classic design or Tiffany looking settings.

Finally, no matter what style, type of gold, such as white, yellow, rose gold, or even the most popular, platinum, the diamond engagement ring continues to shine through toward every individual’s personal treasure as their symbol of devotion with the one they love most.