By tradition, in this turning point of life a man presents a precious gift to his beloved – a wedding ring! In an atmosphere close to the romantic he demonstrates the wonders of chivalry, eloquence and observation of the tastes of his woman…

The tradition of exchanging wedding rings is rooted in ancient pagan times. The whole story is connected with a wedding ring, this circle without beginning or end – a symbol of eternity. The custom of wearing a wedding ring on the left ring finger is explained that artery from this finger goes straight to the heart.

The concept of “engagement ring” and “wedding ring” is often perceived as synonymous, but in fact it is not the same. I want to highlight the principal external difference: an engagement ring is usually made of one type of metal, has a flat shape or form of the barrel, and it has necessarily a gem. Traditionally, this is a brilliant, which symbolizes purity and strength of the bonds of love.

Tradition of exchanging rings has come from the ancient Egyptians as a sign of a long love that is unbreakable. Meanwhile, the brides of “prehistoric times” also wove rings of hemp, reeds. The ancient Romans began to use metal to fabricate wedding rings – such a ring was not only a very expensive jewelry, but, again, a symbol of the inviolability of the marriage bonds. Italians in the Middle Ages were the first who decorated wedding rings with diamonds.

Assortment of wedding rings has improved markedly since the First World War. The so-called rings “shimmy” (“shimmy” – very popular dance at that time) were narrow, smooth, in profile – a trapezoid, and later with embellished engraving in the middle, with the engraved reverse on the edges. In the 30′s they began to make fully lapidary rings, i.e. polished to a shine on the grounds of various forms.

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Wedding rings, according to the canons of Christianity, as a symbol of fidelity and mutual obligations, should be simple, without any decorations. But nowadays this principle is not as strict as was before. And now we have no prejudices to accept wedding rings with diamonds and other precious stones.

The cost of jewels may be different, depending on the characteristics of the stone. If you decided to stay at the wedding ring with a precious stone, it is advisable to previously obtain some information about them. For example, a sapphire may eventually turn black, turquoise is getting older, changing its color, and emerald – is very fragile.

Today the creators of jewelry, like true alchemists, blend in engagement rings all sorts of metals, from gold and platinum to steel and aluminum. There are many options and they are all beautiful. Most often, the wedding ring is gold. But if you want a more expensive and original ring, you can choose not gold, but platinum one.

Platinum – is not only the most expensive metal. It is characterized by some of the most remarkable qualities. Platinum, in contrast to other metals, does not cause allergic reactions; it does not virtually wear out and always retains its shine. Platinum is combined perfectly with other jewelry and clothing styles.

According to traditions, good luck to the newlyweds in marriage is brought by wedding rings of parents or relatives who have lived in the marriage a long and happy life; it’s like the baton of a happy marriage. For many centuries almost mystical significance was attributed to the wedding ring – to influence the fate of the couple. For example, the loss or breakage of a wedding ring is seen as a harbinger that marriage may be destroyed for whatever reason. It is believed that if you give someone to try on your ring, then outside interference in the relationship happens and family breaks up.

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Wedding ring – is a romantic attribute of wedding, one of the most solemn events in life. I wonder that actually engagement rings and wedding rings – are not the same thing. By tradition, a man presents a wedding or engagement ring to his beloved to the engagement, and she puts it on the ring finger. On the day of the wedding the wedding ring is put on the same finger, and since then two rings are worn together.

Compared with the wedding ring, engagement ring is necessarily gemmed. According to the tradition – it’s brilliant that seems to say about the purity and strength of the bonds of love. Presentation of a wedding ring – is the culmination and happy ending of love affair. Exchange of wedding rings – is the beginning of a long and happy married life.

An engagement ring – is the first significant gift to the future wife, which adoption implies consent to be a lawful wife. Wedding rings are usually made of precious metal in the form of a smooth strip, which varies in width from 3 to 12 mm. But they can also be grooved. A few years ago wedding rings, representing three rings of gold in different colors – white, yellow and pink – created a furore and were in great demand. It is nice when rings of bride and groom are a couple, so they are not too different from each other or have the same decor elements.

Tradition of exchanging wedding rings of gold is more than 5000 years old! They first appeared among the Egyptians, who wore a ring on the ring finger of their left hand.

Ancient Romans gave special force to wedding rings. They gave rings to their wives that were stylized under the key, a sign that a woman will share with her husband all the duties and is allowed to manage the house as an equal partner.

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