Tradition and history of Cute couples rings: a promise to love
The Unique Couple Jewelry isn't an ordinary ring, but is a symbol of deep meaning and behind which lies a tradition whose origins date back to the past several centuries.
Since the beginning of time, the gift of a ring is the symbol of a promise of love.
The custom of giving an engagement ring to a woman can be traced to the time of ancient Egypt where the ring was given to symbolize respect and trust, and to show that she was someone one could count on and also with whom one could marry and begin the family.
The Romans gave two rings to the bride one made of gold to wear in public and another in iron for wear at home. In Roman times, it was popular to put the ring on the left ring finger, as it was believed that the vena amoris (a direct vein that connects to the heart) began here.
Over the years engagement rings have undergone significant changes. They are now more like the style we are familiar with today.
In 1477, Archduke Maximilian gave his wife Mary of Burgundy the ring with diamonds on the top. This is the first time we've seen precious gemstones. A tradition that has endured throughout time, becoming a fixed stage in the wedding journey itself.
De Beers, a company now famous for its diamond engagement rings set up a campaign in 1974 that established the tradition of giving diamonds as gifts. It was a very successful campaign, made famous and immortal by the timeless slogan: "A diamond is forever". He was able resurrecting the American diamond industry: in 1939, only 10 percent rings included diamonds. In 1990, that number rose to 80 percent.
The most sought-after engagement rings are solitaires or the riviera adorned with tiny diamonds, or the trilogy comprised of three diamonds which symbolize "yesterday, tomorrow and today together".
There are a variety of precious stones which can be set into an engagement ring. Each stone is unique and has its own meaning.
The diamond is a symbol for the power of a relationship. It remains a sign of love, virtue and passion that is still strong. The Ruby is an emblem of love and passion. The Sapphire is a sign of loyalty, and the Emerald symbolizes hope. We close the list by remembrance of Aquamarine which indicates the hope for a long-lasting and joyful marriage, Beryl, which suggests the strength of the love bond and Opal that symbolizes sincere love.