Origin Of The Engagement Ring

By Author: Ricardo Lumbardo
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For many years, the marriage institution has been a very important aspect in the society. It has become the norm for people to be expected to marry at a certain age and this happens in all races, religions and nations of the world. The engagement ring is very symbolic item in a person’s life and its origins have been traced back to so many centuries ago. It offers the wearer a sense of belonging and a commitment that holds them together. It is a circles and that’s defines it, that it has no beginning or end.

Significance

Engagement event is very significant in a person’s life and it’s mostly worn by women although in some countries both partners wears the ring and it symbolizes love, faith, friendship and deep trust for each other. The rings are made from various metals like gold, diamond, silver and it value also proves that one is deeply treasured. In the 14th century many people started wearing rings as jewelry and the engagement ring are worn on the ring finger which is the on the left hand. In western countries, the groom privately visits a jewelry store and selects a ring that suits his heart’s ...
... desire; sometimes the couples chose the rings together. This is then given to the bride when proposing marriage. In addition the ring may be cheap of expensive but what matters is how the other partner will appreciate and adorn it.

Price

The price for the engagement ring do vary because of the materials used, if the quality is high then the price will be high too. The design will also determine the price because some designs are intricate and complicated while others are simple which takes a short time to produce. Some of the additional accessories used in designing the rings include the gemstones and some rings have names inscribed on them hence adding its price and value. The gemstones used are rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Synthetic stones also produce a great appearance while reducing the cost of the ring. It will take a keen eye to spot the difference.

Ownership

In some countries lie the United States, Canada and other European nations; they view the engagement ring as a legal property and also a conditional gift. This means that the law can allow the giver of the ring to claim it back when the need to do so arises. There have been cases where by one partner sues another for mishandling the ring and the court rules in their favor. Traditionally the rule stands that when the engagement fails and the man breaks the engagement, then the woman cannot be compelled to give back the ring, but legally this can be contested in court and some rulings have been made that instructed the return of the ring. In most occasions the ring will belong to the woman in case they end up marrying.