Engagement Rings

From an early age, every girl dreams not only to meet her prince, but also to hear from her the cherished marriage proposal. Recently, this tradition is increasingly complemented by a pleasant precious bonus for the chosen one in the form of an engagement ring. Such a proposal will not leave any beauty indifferent and will force you to give a positive answer.

The engagement ring is so called because young people donate it to the beloved ones. This event means that the lovers are ready to tie the knot, and the adoption of such a precious gift by the girl symbolizes her consent.

The engagement ring should be worn until the wedding day, and it may take several months or even a year between these two events. If a girl during this period of time changes her mind to become a wife, she can break off the engagement and return the ring. In the case when the decision was changed by a man, he should not demand to return him a precious gift.

An engagement ring most often has a stone as a decorative element and looks very beautiful, which is what distinguishes it from a regular or wedding ring. For a long time it was believed that the engagement ring must necessarily be with a large diamond, probably because of the legend about the appearance of the tradition to give it before the wedding.

But today, young people show imagination and choose a variety of original jewelry. Although the cost and beauty of engagement rings are often superior to more modest wedding rings in this relationship.

Since ancient times, the ring was considered a symbol of the seriousness of the intentions of a young man in relation to his beloved and readiness to bond relationships. Before the appearance of this decoration, such thoughts could be symbolized by wreaths or ribbons, as well as scarves. In ancient Rome, the future son-in-law presented a ring to the parents of the chosen one, thereby showing their financial well-being and ability to feed the family.

The tradition of giving the engagement ring to the future bride was born at the end of the 15th century thanks to Duke Maximilian of Austria. In the anxious waiting for the day of marriage with the first beauty Maria of Burgundy, the young man was worried that she would choose another. Therefore, he came up with the idea of ​​presenting a ring with diamonds laid out in the shape of an “M” to the girl as a symbol of strong love, so that the bride would admire him and not forget her chosen one.

After that, the royal couple began to follow the example of the duke, and later, wealthy people all over the world.

The custom of donation of engagement rings is characteristic of Western cultures, however, in the modern world it is used in Russia. According to ancient Russian traditions, the engagement is called matchmaking, when the groom and his parents sit down at the table in the bride's house.

However, now that the beauty itself has the right to choose a worthy party for itself, young people often donate rings to the engagement party as a pleasant surprise. Usually a special moment is chosen for such a case, and the ring can be found in a champagne glass at dinner or under a napkin in a box.

When choosing such a refined and meaningful jewelry, the groom must show maximum responsibility and attention.He should note what accessories his darling prefers to wear and take into account her taste preferences when choosing a gift. In addition, there are several factors that select the ring.

An accessory for a significant event must be made of precious material. Most often, young people choose gold products, the shades of which depend on the alloy. Adding copper to gold gives it a delicate pink hue, and the presence of palladium or nickel in the product gives it a white color.

However, not all girls love jewelry made from this metal. Then as a symbolic gift, you can choose a ring of silver. But it is necessary to understand that silver rings are quite inexpensive, and such a gift can hurt the feelings of the chosen one. Therefore, as an alternative to gold, it is better to choose more expensive products from platinum.

For lovers of all unusual, jewelers are ready to offer tungsten and titanium jewelry. They are particularly durable, which will preserve the original appearance of the jewelry for a very long time and will appeal to young people.

And although most girls want to get the coveted ring with a large diamond, some young women prefer other stones as decorations. When choosing a jewel with a colored gem, you should take into account the energy of the mineral, as well as the compatibility of such a stone with the zodiac sign of the beloved.

If you choose a more affordable analogue of a diamond, that is, a transparent stone, then you should pay attention to products with cubic zirconia, with topaz or moissanite.

Jewelry with gems looks unusual and bright. For engagement you can choose products with sapphire, with emerald, with ruby ​​or with garnet. But the ring with pearls can not be called a good gift on this occasion, since it is believed that this sea gift gives the girl tears.

Watching fashion for girls can be in love with engagement jewelry with Swarovski crystals, which are very beautiful shine in the light of spotlights. The crystals made according to special technologies look very similar to diamonds, but will cost the groom several times cheaper.

Traditionally, rings are decorated with round stones, but a young man can show imagination and choose a model with an oval or square stone, as well as a drop-shaped mineral. The same applies to the number of stones on the ring - it can be decorated with one large stone or with a scattering of minerals.

A large number of jewelry houses, domestic and foreign, offer various models of engagement rings. You can choose as more expensive models in pursuit of brands, and you can look at local manufacturers who are ready to offer products of excellent quality at more affordable prices.

Jewelry can be called a classic of its kind. For almost two centuries, this company has produced elegant classic models without too much pathos. A special method of fastening a stone creates the appearance of soaring and allows you to reveal the beauty of the cut. Excellent execution of the rings of this brand will cost a ton and not everybody can afford.

The history of the brand is no less rich and long. Products of this French brand can be found in jewelry stores in more than 20 countries. Cartier jewelry as an engagement gift will allow the chosen one to feel like a real queen. The simplicity and elegance of the forms, the use of the most expensive materials and engraving in a special font make the rings of this brand desirable. However, many can only dream about it, because the price of the products of the brand is quite high.

The premium jewelry brands include the Greek company Bvlgari. Products from this manufacturer are distinguished by the use of such non-standard materials as marble and the most unexpected alliances of metals, the unusual shape of stones and the widespread use of cabochons.Bvlgari rings are imbued with oriental flavor and are often engraved with the brand name. Moreover, the name can be located not only inside or outside the jewelry, but also on the side cut of the product. Rings of this brand are often forged, but real branded things cost a lot of money.

The Russian brand exists quite recently, but has already managed to become famous far beyond the borders of the country. In addition to using high-quality materials for the production of jewelry, this brand is famous for its original design. Low price and stylish performance attract attention and make you choose rings from Sokolov collections.

The name hides the rich history of jewelry craftsmen, who at different times made jewelry for noble people of Tsarist Russia and were widely known in the Soviet Union. Today, the rings of this manufacturer are distinguished by their high quality and unique design, combining the traditions of jewelry and modern fashion trends. The domestic manufacturer offers its customers products of excellent quality at competitive prices.

The Danish jewelry company offers luxury and stylish jewelry at an affordable price. In the catalog of rings of this brand are products of gold yellow, sterling silver, as well as a unique alloy called PANDORA Rose. Jewelery is refined manually using various technologies for fixing stones, which allows you to create products with a unique decor in a classic or modern style.

Among the domestic jewelry brands offering jewelry for engagement at reasonable prices, it should also be noted the company Walter. For its relatively short history, jewelers of this brand have managed to win love and recognition throughout the country and receive various awards. The use of inserts in rings of various colors and sizes, as well as the use of traditional and unique methods of processing stones, allows you to create jewelry with an original design.

The main thing when choosing an engagement ring with the desired design and materials - to fit into the budget. If it is quite normal for European men to spend two of their monthly salaries on this jewel, then for Russian men, such costs are not always possible.

It is necessary to determine in advance the amount that can be spent on this gift. If the girl really feels the feelings and is ready to marry, the gift itself will be more important for her, not its value. Therefore, you should not choose the most expensive ring, but rather choose the original version. After all, in case of a positive answer, more important financial investments will be ahead - the organization of a wedding or honeymoon.

Today, jewelry designers are showing their imagination when making engagement rings. In jewelry stores, there are a wide variety of options ranging from classic jewelry to original and unusual models.

• The classic for such a momentous event is a gold ring with a diamond. In addition to the various shades of gold metal, sometimes jewelers use platinum. Classic models assume the presence of one large diamond, two stones as a symbol of a pair or three, denoting the past, present and future of the relationship between lovers. In the case of several stones, one of them can be a diamond, and the rest at the discretion of the groom. Also there are options with three small diamonds, which together form the illusion of a large stone.

• For non-standard girls, you can pick up original designer jewelry. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, you should inquire in advance about the tastes and preferences of your chosen one, and on the basis of this purchase jewelry.As an unusual decor, you can choose a fantasy stone or a scattering of stones laid out in a certain order, as well as a ring with a gem.
• If a young man wants to take into account the wishes of his darling as much as possible and realize his ideas, then he should pay attention to exclusive jewelry. Professionals take into account all the nuances and create not just beautiful, but truly unique rings for special occasions. Having received such a gift, a girl can be sure that only she has such a ring.

• Sometimes a boy and a girl together want to point out their new status and get paired engagement rings. In this case, it is not necessary to choose luxurious jewelry, modest and beautiful silver products are quite suitable. Typically, men's rings are more modest decor, while women's paired products can be decorated with stones or patterns. The application of a symbolic engraving or the presence of a pattern that develops when two jewelery combines with you and the second is made in the appropriate style. A great idea for marking the status of the selected rings.

• If a girl wants to wear an engagement gift after the wedding, together with a wedding ring, then a double ring would be a good option. To make the two rings an ideal composition and look good on your finger, some jewelry brands began to produce double rings consisting of engagement and wedding. The first is usually decorated with an impressive stone, and the second is made in the appropriate style.

When a young lady gives a positive response to the offer of her lover to become his wife, she puts on a ring that was presented to her for the future place of the wedding ring and wears it right up to the wedding. On the solemn day, when the girl finally puts on her wedding dress, she should remove all the jewelry from her hands. When the marriage ceremony took place, and the bride and groom exchanged wedding rings, they officially became husband and wife.

Many girls wonder where the engagement ring is put on after the wedding and whether it is possible to take it off at all. Such a question is a personal matter for everyone and depends on the traditions followed by the family.

Many women in the status of a wife continue to wear an engagement ring on the same finger paired with a wedding ring. In this case, you need to choose options with a small stone and with a design suitable for engagement decoration. Otherwise, carrying a gift can give the girl a lot of inconvenience.

Sometimes a girl may not relate to such a gift too sacred and wear it as a normal decoration on any of the fingers. And some consider it acceptable to wear a luxury jewelery at special events.

Others hold the opinion that this ornament becomes a family relic, which should be inherited, and carefully preserve it. Someone prefers to wear an engagement ring on a chain as a talisman. Thus, specific recommendations on this issue does not exist, and each girl decides this issue, guided by their inner feelings and beliefs.

Especially impressive and fascinating can be called the history of engagement decorations of famous people who hit everyone with their stylish performance or exorbitant price.

These legendary jewelry, of course, include the Princess Diana ring. The jewelry was made of white gold, decorated with 18 karat blue sapphire. Around the sapphire were located 14 shining diamonds.

At first, people sneered at Lady Diana’s choice, since every commoner could afford such a decoration. The price of this product in 1981 was $ 60,000. At that time, classic gold and diamond was in vogue, but the princess with her exceptional sense of style preferred a different stone and did not part with it even after the divorce.Later, this ring was sold around the world by a huge number of copies, because each woman of fashion wanted to herself a “commoner sapphire”.

After the death of Princess Diana, the ring passed to Prince William with the condition that he put it on his bride's finger. This event happened in the fall of 2010, when Prince William announced his intentions and handed the legendary decoration to his future wife Kate Middleton. In a sign of love and respect for the traditions, Kate Middleton often wore a sapphire ring, showing it at all important events.

Other stories of foreign stars strike with the caliber of selected stones and the generosity of suitors. So the American singer Mariah Carey received from her beloved multimillionaire a truly royal gift in the form of a diamond ring of 35 carats, which is estimated at $ 7.5 million.

A little more modest was the groom Beyonce Jay Zee, who chose an ornament for his bride for $ 5 million and a stone of 18 carats. They say that the singer prefers to wear a more modest copy of the engagement ring at various events.

For the American actress and model Blake Lively, the engagement gift was not just an expensive jewel with a rare pink diamond, but the embodiment of her beloved's fantasy.

For a whole year, a $ 500,000 ring decorated with a baguette-cut diamond was created, which Brad Pitt presented to Angelina Jolie. But Jessica Simpson's fiancé showed originality and gave his lover a jewelery with a 4 carat ruby ​​and two vintage-style diamonds that cost him $ 100,000.

But, despite all these transcendental sums that men spend on their star brides, it should be remembered that love is not estimated by the size of a diamond and the cost of jewelry.