engagement rings

When a guy proposes to his lover, he presents her with an engagement ring. This custom appeared thanks to Hollywood cinema and many liked it. After all, it is much more pleasant to receive from a young man not only a marriage proposal, but also a ring that will always remind you of such a happy event in life.

It has long been a tradition to supplement a proposal to marry with an engagement ring, and this event takes its beginning from the development of relations between the Austrian Archduke Maximilian and Duchess Mary of Burgundy. It was 1477, a young man then proposed to an aristocrat of Franco-Belgian origin.

He really wanted to get her consent and was afraid that she might prefer another to him, and therefore he also presented a gift in the form of a gold ring with the letter “M” laid out with diamond plates, symbolizing their names.

The girl agreed and married the Archduke. The European nobility fell in love with such a beautiful story with an engagement ring, and after these events, giving the ring became a custom, and diamonds became the main marriage decoration.

Among Russians, this custom took root relatively recently, about twenty years ago. Our girls are presented with a symbol of strong love in a red velvet box, choosing the most romantic atmosphere, solemn and quite intimate.

Sometimes a girl can find her ring in a glass of champagne (also thanks to a Hollywood movie), having drunk a little sparkling drink from it.

To accept an engagement ring means to agree to all the conditions and wear this ring until the wedding itself. And then the ring was removed, and it became a family heirloom, which the grown-up son or grandson received as an inheritance.

From the engagement to the betrothal, it could take several months, or it could take a whole year - this was the time of spiritual preparation for marriage. If the girl decided to break off relations and not get married, she returned the ring to the groom, but if the initiator of the break was a man, he did not have the right to demand that the engagement ring be returned to him. In the event of a tragedy, when the groom suddenly dies, the girl wears the engagement ring that he gave until she becomes the bride of another man - as a memory of the deceased.

It would seem that both engagement and engagement rings are associated with the same event - the wedding and the beginning of the life together of two hearts in love. But there is a significant difference between them.

An engagement ring differs from the usual one by some kind of insert, usually a diamond - white or transparent.This precious stone can decorate the ring over its entire surface or be the center of the composition. Such a ring is very expensive, and therefore it is not surprising that it later becomes a family jewel.

An engagement ring is a gift that a bride receives at the time of her engagement. And wedding rings are an attribute of the sacrament of a wedding or marriage. It symbolizes the moment of declaration of love for the girl and the desire of a man to connect his life with her. A wedding ring is a symbol of marital unity.

In the vast majority of cases, the engagement ring has a simple and concise form, and the engagement ring is always more elegant, and always with a diamond stone.

Wedding rings are traditionally made of gold, and engagement rings can also be made of other precious metals.

In Russia, as in other countries in Eastern Europe, it is customary to wear a wedding ring on the ring finger of the right hand. The engagement ring is worn on the left hand, although some people like to wear it with their wedding ring.

Choosing an engagement ring is not just about its external beauty, here you need to consider other options for its value.

Although it can be different precious metals, more often the engagement ring is still chosen in gold. And here you need to know something about the shades of this metal.

For example, pink gold is obtained by adding copper to it, white gold - nickel or palladium, while nickel can become an irritant for sensitive skin, and palladium is hypoallergenic.

For those who do not wear gold, there are silver items, as well as platinum ones, and although platinum is priced higher than gold, it does not look very attractive in appearance - a dirty gray color.

In the vast majority of cases, the engagement ring is adorned with a diamond. For this stone, such characteristics as its size (how many carats), color (the most valuable diamond is the one that is the lightest), clarity (the purest stones are valued) and the cut that determines the shape of the stone and its brilliance are important.

The engagement ring can be:

• with a classic round diamond;
• original when using multi-colored diamonds and their random cut;
• vintage ring (Art-design) made of non-traditional material.
• With precious and semi-precious stones

Traditionally, it is considered that the engagement ring is a ring with a stone. This is its main difference from the wedding attribute of a smooth shape.

An engagement ring with a diamond is beyond competition, it has long been recognized by everyone as a symbol of eternal and strong love. If we are talking about a budget model, then a diamond can be replaced by its laboratory copy - cubic zirconia or zirconium.

And although the most valued stone is transparent, today no one forbids choosing any other options. It is only necessary to warn against an undesirable choice in this case:

• pearls are a symbol of tears;
• ruby, pomegranate - these are bloody associations;
• opal will bring misfortune;
• diamond chips will lead to broken love;
• Moissanite is also not very suitable as an engagement gift, because it is a stone of personal records and achievements.

As for the rest, the decoration on the engagement ring can be whatever the bride prefers, for example:

• sapphire is a symbol of purity, virginity, chastity;
• emerald is eternal and pure love, knowledge and wisdom;
• topaz - prudence and spiritual purity.

In any case, you should learn everything about the meaning and energy of the selected precious or semi-precious stone.

Most often you can see engagement rings adorned with one stone, and it doesn’t matter at all that it is huge. After all, among other things, the ring should be comfortable to wear. More stones are allowed, the same or different in size.

Basically, the principle of making an engagement ring is the same - this is the union of a noble metal with a precious stone. Only the details differ:

• metal of manufacture;
• kind of stone;
• design work;
• the presence of other decorations.

It just so happened that usually a gold engagement ring is chosen. The most valuable gold is yellow, which has the most natural shade for this metal.

It is allowed to make an engagement ring from another metal:

• from platinum;
• from silver;
• of steel;
• from titanium;
• from tungsten.

The most popular in this case is platinum - a hard and durable metal of a silvery hue. But such a ring will not look with a diamond, especially with a large one. Other materials are cheaper. A silver ring will require special care, otherwise it may turn black.Tungsten, like titanium, is a strong and durable metal and is suitable for those who love the exotic.

Perhaps you don’t want to think about the bonds of marriage yet, but nothing will stop you from somehow celebrating your relationship with your loved one, for example, by purchasing special paired rings. The only stop is the choice of size and design. And it doesn't have to be expensive rings. For example, a pair of silver rings, light and beautiful, is a great choice for a couple in love.

You can opt for a smooth shape or choose a specific design. Even if the rings are different, some decorative elements in them will overlap. Symbolically in this case there will be a ring with a heart, with a dove or a sign denoting infinity. On a pair of silver rings, inlay with precious or semi-precious stones would be quite appropriate.

Such paired rings, of course, will have a more official look, and therefore couples who are sure that they will always be together decide to purchase them. In this case, the women's ring will most likely have diamond jewelry, while the men's ring will most likely be completely smooth.

Paired rings are also made in this way: one ring is one metal, and the other consists of two metal strips, and one of them is in a different color.

Some couples like to have their rings made to their own measurements and the design they choose. To do this, you just need to contact one of the jewelry workshops. In this case, the engraving can be done at your discretion.

The classic engagement ring is gold and a diamond stone, through which a ray of light passes and is reflected on its back wall.This stone was not chosen at all by chance, because it is he who fully corresponds to all the purity and solemnity of the described relationship. And it does not matter that a ring with a diamond stone is not very convenient for everyday wear, because it protrudes above the surface of the ring, which means it can easily be lost.

Romance in a relationship, as well as aesthetics, is certainly wonderful, but besides this, an engagement ring is also a way for the groom to prove that he can support her and their entire family in a life together with the bride, that is, he ready for it. And the fact that, according to tradition, the groom puts the engagement ring on the bride's finger in the presence of numerous witnesses, should indicate that the bride fully agrees to this step.

If you want to avoid getting into trouble and choose a really nice ring for your girlfriend, then go straight to one of the jewelry stores, for which own reputation is not an easy sound. There are professionals in their field who will always give the right advice and recommend the best of the available assortment.

When buying a ring, you need to focus on your financial capabilities and remember that there is still a lot of money ahead of you to spend on the wedding and everything connected with it. The romantic atmosphere in which a man proposes to his beloved woman will be remembered by both of them for the rest of their lives, and the engagement ring will remind of this event for many years to come.

If you find yourself in a jewelry store with a girl, there will be no problems with determining the size of the ring, but if a young man wants to make a surprise for his beloved and buy a ring in her absence, then he should prepare for this moment in advance. There are some useful tips on how to make sure that the engagement ring is a surprise for the bride and that there are no troubles with the size of the ring.

1. Try to find out the size of your finger through your beloved mother or through her friends. But in this case, you must be sure that none of them will spill the beans.
2. Find a moment when you can take the ring that the girl is wearing and try it on your finger. Here you will need to remember or somehow mark the place where the ring on your finger sat with the required density. With such a mark, it will be much easier to choose an engagement ring.
3. You can also try on a ring not on your finger, but discreetly press it into a bar of soap. You can go to the jewelry store directly with this piece, or you can just take a measurement with a ruler and remember it.
4. In addition to soap, you can use a piece of paper on which you simply circle the ring with a pencil. Such a pattern will also become an indispensable assistant when choosing an engagement ring.

When the girl has already agreed to accept the offer of her young man and has become his bride, she puts the engagement ring on the finger on which she will later wear the wedding ring, and wears it until the marriage itself. And on the day of the wedding, the bride must remove all jewelry from her hands.

What to do with the engagement ring after the wedding is decided differently, depending on what traditions are followed in each case. European women usually wear it on the left hand, on the same finger as the wedding ring.

The Russians do not have any special traditions in this regard. Someone considers it right to keep the engagement ring as a family talisman and pass it on by inheritance, others put it on on major holidays, and still others decide not to part with it and wear it as a regular decoration on one of the fingers - no matter which one.

There are also countries in which it is customary to wear the engagement ring after the wedding on a chain that adorns the neck. Today, in our jewelry stores, it is increasingly possible to see specially selected engagement and wedding rings so that they can be worn after the wedding as one piece of jewelry.

Despite the fact that giving an engagement ring does not lead to any legal obligations, many lovers all over the world adhere to this beautiful tradition, and a woman keeps the ring itself all her life and passes it on to her children as a seed relic.

Engagement ring designs may vary. If this is a classic, then the ring will be decorated with one stone with a round cut or several. Fans of unusual jewelry can find something in an original design on the counter of a jewelry store, for example, multi-colored diamonds, a scattering of precious stones, stones with a non-standard cut, or matte or glossy polishing of the metal part of the product.

A handmade ring will look very interesting and unique.In this case, the master will do everything in accordance with your wishes, they will make an exclusive ring design, they can add an engraving. Just calculate the time correctly so that the master has time to do everything without fuss and prepare the ring for the date you are counting on.

In models of engagement rings with diamonds from the Sokolov brand, gold of different shades is used, as well as combined options. It can be a traditional ring with one stone, or it can sparkle with a whole scattering of precious stones or decorated with some kind of symbol of love - there is a ring according to the preferences of any bride, even the most capricious one.

A successful analogue of a diamond engagement ring is the gold or silver model with Swarovski Zirconia cubic zirconia, which has 57 and 88 facets, thanks to which the radiance of the stone is enhanced, emphasizing its special purpose.

This jewelry company always strives to never deviate from the classic canons. Real masters of jewelry work here, who unshakably preserve traditions and carefully protect their secrets of craftsmanship. For each of its findings, Tiffany has a patent; even a turquoise box is patented here, which is also part of this brand. Thanks to such a serious approach, jewelry from the Tiffany brand can be stored for many years and serve for many generations, despite the fact that such jewelry is considered quite an expensive luxury.

The rings from this brand are exquisite and perfect, therefore they can rightfully be considered a unique jewelry masterpiece. Back in 1914, Cartier had its own symbol in the form of a graceful panther with green emerald eyes.A little later, the company released a collection of jewelry with the same name.

This image runs through the entire collection of rings, and the panther appears either in a gentle guise, or in a formidable, and sometimes even arrogant one. There are some models that are visually similar to a spotted leopard skin. The collection consists of thirty-three rings - massive and spectacular, as well as thin and elegant. The main models of rings are gold (white and yellow) and platinum. They are decorated with emerald, tsavorite garnet, black lacquer, onyx, sapphire, peridot, chrysoprase, beryl and aquamarine.

The assortment of the Pandora brand includes many rings made of gold and silver with precious and semi-precious stones, which are harmoniously combined with an unsurpassed design. The company specializes in rings, earrings and bracelets, which are always popular in the world of jewelry. But still, the highlight of this brand is precisely the rings, which no lady will calmly pass by. These products have a decent look, original design, and at the same time they cannot be accused of pretentiousness, and therefore Pandora rings are also suitable for everyday wear.