Wedding Rings

Origin of the Engagement Ring

In the early days where arranged marriages and "marriages by purchase" were commonplace, the engagement or betrothal ring had two purposes. It served as partial payment for the bride as well as a symbol of the groom's intentions.

The first diamond engagement ring was said to have started in Austria in 1477, when Archduke Maximilian gave one to his beloved, Mary of Burgundy. read the full wedding article ...

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The Engagement Ring

You're ready to propose to her, you have the suave Casanova script down pat, you've reserved a special table in the metropolis' most romantic restaurant but you're helpless in one aspect - the ring. Though some brides-to-be accompany their grooms in buying this one important symbol of love, it wouldn't hurt to also bring along this helpful article when you go ring-shopping.

The Metal

There are three types of metal popular for rings: yellow gold, white gold and platinum. Yellow gold is said to be the traditional ring metal, with 14karat and 18karat as the often-heard phrases attached to it. What is their difference? The higher gold content in 18karat rings makes it pricier but the over-all quality and color is about the same. read the full wedding article ...

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