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History And Symbolism Behind Marriage Jewelry
Jewelry has been used since time immemorial to mark love between man and woman. Throughout history there has developed a lot of symbolism that is attached to the various types of wedding and marriage related jewelry that is still used today. Knowing the history behind the jewelry can help you to choose a ring that really means something to the two of you.
Wedding rings have been used since before Roman times, when it is thought that they were made out of leather or plant fibers. In Roman times they were made of metal for the first time, since this was much longer lasting. The unbroken circle of the wedding band is meant to symbolize eternity and it is even thought that having a wedding band that is broken by filigree or stones could bring the marriage bad luck. The wedding ring has traditionally been worn on the ring finger of the left hand because this finger has a vein called the ‘vena amoris’, which leads to the heart.
Engagement rings are a later tradition than wedding rings and they date from around the 9th century. At this time the Pope Nicolas I decreed that men seeking betrothal would have to provide a gold engagement ring to their future wives as a type of proof of his ability to provide financially for his future spouse.
The custom of placing gemstones in the betrothal rings began a long time later, but it was not until 1477 that the diamond really started to earn its place in engagement rings. In 1477 Mary of Burgundy was the first woman to receive a diamond engagement ring.
Since the 19th century when there were more diamond deposits found around the world and they became more available, solitaire engagement rings have been top of the list of many women’s list of dream rings. The diamond began as an inclusion in the engagement ring as a symbol of the purity of love and fidelity.
Today there are many different designs, settings and cuts that are used in engagement rings. There are still a number of traditional diamond rings that are given, but champagne and pink diamonds are also becoming more common. Other cuts such as princess cut engagement rings are also becoming popular.
Another piece of jewelry that is commonly given is the eternity ring, which has a more than 4000 year history that was started by the Egyptians. In the past the rings often represented a serpent with their tale in their mouth to show eternity. These days a row of smaller gemstones that compliment the engagement ring are more commonly given on anniversaries.
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