Matching Rings: the history and tradition of a promise to love
The Simple Matching Bracelets has a long history and tradition that dates back several centuries.
Since ancient times the ring has been an indication of love.
The tradition of giving an engagement ring to a woman can be traced back to ancient Egypt where the ring was given as a sign of trust and respect and also to show that she was a person whom one could trust and with whom one could marry and begin families.
The Romans used to present two rings to the bride, one made of iron to wear at home, and the other in gold, to wear in public. In Roman times, the idea of wearing the rings on the ring finger of the left hand was popular due to the fact that it was believed that a direct vein to the heart, known as vena amoris, started from here.
Over time engagement rings have seen significant changes. They are now closer to the type we are familiar with in the present.
To be precise, it was in 1477 when Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg presented his bride Mary of Burgundy the ring, which was adorned with a diamond. This is the first time we see precious gemstones. A tradition that has remained alive throughout time, becoming a fixed stage in the marriage journey itself.
De Beers, a company well-known for its diamond engagement rings launched a campaign in the year 1974 that established the custom of giving diamonds as gifts. This was a highly successful campaign, made famous and immortal by the timeless slogan: "A diamond is forever". He was able to revive the American diamond industry: in 1939, only 10 percent rings included diamonds. In 1990, the number jumped to 80 percent.
Today, the most popular engagement rings are solitaires, the riviera with small diamonds, or the trilogy comprised of three diamonds symbolizing "yesterday, tomorrow, and today".
There are a variety of precious stones to be set in an engagement ring, each tied to a different significance.
The diamond symbolizes the strength of a bond and remains an emblem of love forever and a sense of virtue in the present. The Ruby tells of the passion of a deep love. The Sapphire is a symbol of loyalty, and the Emerald is a sign of hope. We'll conclude our list with Aquamarine, which symbolizes the desire for an unending and happy marriage. Beryl represents the strength of love's bond, as well as Opal is a symbol of sincere love.