Home » Weddings » Wedding & Engagement Rings » Engagement and Wedding Ring Sets

Unity, Perfection and Eternity : Engagement Rings

0 Comments
- Engagement Ring

14 Like

Like 14

Pin It

Ranked #1,192 in Weddings, #82,875 overall

Love, Devotion and Commitment

Many couples are interested in the tradition of the engagement ring. In many cultures, it has become the ultimate symbol of love, devotion and commitment. It's extremely common to have a diamond engagement ring, and for some this stone is the only one that they will accept. Yet, the tradition of a diamond engagement ring isn't very old and throughout much of history, diamonds didn't even enter the picture.

It's obvious that the shape of a ring is a circle. A circle has no beginning and no end. It's the shape of the sun and of the full moon. It's no wonder that ancient cultures used it as a symbol of unity, perfection and eternity. It's believed that the circle is where the tradition of the wedding ring might have gotten it's start.

The first engagement ring

The first engagement symbol probably wasn't a ring, According to most sources, the tradition started with the caveman It's thought that the first engagement symbol was actually a woven cord of rushes or leather. It's said that this cord was used to tie the hands and feet of his mate so that she could not get away. Once he thought she would stay, he tied it around her hands (and presumably took it off her feet). Finally when fully assured she would stay with him, he tied a cord only around her finger. The other theory is that the two people were tied together with the corded rushes in the circular symbolism of unity. The ancient Greeks probably started the tradition as we know it today. Their engagement ring was called a betrothal ring. In many cases it was given before the marriage itself and was considered a token of affection.

Size- 7 - Solid 14k White Gold Solitaire Round CZ Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring 1.5ct

Before You Buy an Engagement Ring: With a 4-Step Guide for Making the Right Choice

The ring as part of a dowry

Another theory talks of the dowry and/or bride price. Once upon a time, marriages were arranged...for a price. This much is a fact, there are documents that speak of this exact practice. It's thought that a ring may have been given as part of a bride price or dowry. Yet a determination of validity can't be based on this alone, especially when you consider that it is the bride that receives the ring. Which brings us to another theory. A ring may have been given to bride, either as a symbol of unity or perhaps as a bribe.

Size- 7 - Solid 14k White Gold Solitaire Round CZ Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring 1.5ct

Unity, Perfection and Eternity : Engagement Rings

Love, Devotion and Commitment

The first engagement ring

Before You Buy an Engagement Ring: With a 4-Step Guide for Making the Right Choice

The ring as part of a dowry

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Please pick your widget size and display. Then click "Make the Widget" to get the code that's just right for you.

Voila! Just copy and paste this code into your own site. Have fun!

Oopsey! Please login to Squidoo in order to add this module to your lens.

Diamonds?

Engagement Ring

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Please pick your widget size and display. Then click "Make the Widget" to get the code that's just right for you.

Voila! Just copy and paste this code into your own site. Have fun!

Oopsey! Please login to Squidoo in order to add this module to your lens.

Save the Date postcards

Table of Contents

by jeffryv

Related Tags

Want our Newsletter?