Engagement rings

From a young age, every girl dreams not only of meeting her prince, but also of hearing from him 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 definitely not leave any beauty indifferent and will make you give a positive answer.

The engagement ring is called so because young people give it to their chosen ones for engagement. This event means that the lovers are ready to tie the knot, and the girl's acceptance of such a precious gift symbolizes her consent.

The engagement ring should be worn until the day of the wedding, with months or even a year elapsing between the two. If a girl changes her mind about becoming a wife during this period of time, she can break off the engagement and return the ring. In the event that a man has changed his decision, he should not demand that the precious gift be returned to him.

An engagement ring most often has a stone as a decorative element and looks very beautiful, which makes it different from a regular or engagement ring. For a long time, it was believed that an engagement ring must necessarily be with a large diamond, probably because of the legend about the emergence of the tradition of giving it before the wedding.

But today young people show their imagination and choose various original jewelry. Although the cost and beauty of engagement rings often surpasses more modest wedding rings in these respects.

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 the readiness to cement 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 his financial well-being and ability to feed his family.

The tradition of giving an engagement ring to a bride-to-be arose at the end of the 15th century thanks to Duke Maximilian of Austria. In the agonizing anticipation of the day of his wedding with the first beauty Maria of Burgundy, the young man was worried that she would choose another. Therefore, he came up with the idea to present the girl as a symbol of strong love a ring with diamonds, laid out in the shape of the letter "M", so that the bride admires him and does not forget the chosen one.

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

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

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

When choosing such an exquisite and meaningful piece of jewelry, the groom should show maximum responsibility and attention. He should note what accessories his chosen one prefers to wear and take into account her taste preferences when choosing a gift. In addition, there are several other factors that determine the choice of a 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. The addition of copper to gold gives it a delicate pink hue, while the presence of palladium or nickel in a piece gives it a white color.

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

For lovers of everything unusual, jewelers are ready to offer jewelry made of tungsten and titanium. They are particularly durable, which will allow the adornment to preserve its original appearance 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 ladies prefer other stones as decoration. When choosing jewelry with a colored gemstone, one 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, topaz or moissanite.

Decorations with gems look unusual and bright. For engagement, you can choose products with sapphire, emerald, ruby ​​or pomegranate. But a ring with pearls cannot be called a good gift for such an occasion, since it is believed that this sea gift promises a girl tears.

Fashion-conscious girls may love the engagement jewelry with Swarovski crystals, which shine very beautifully in the spotlight. Crystals made using special technologies look very much like diamonds, but they will cost the groom several times cheaper.

Traditionally, rings are decorated with round stones, but a young man can get creative 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 either one large stone or 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, or you can look at local manufacturers who are ready to offer products of excellent quality at more affordable prices.

Jewelry can be called classics of its kind. For almost two centuries, this company has been producing elegant classic models without unnecessary pathos. The special way of fixing the stone creates the appearance of soaring and allows you to reveal all the beauty of the cut. The excellent performance of the rings of this brand will cost a round sum and not everyone can afford it.

The history of the brand is no less rich and long-lasting. This French brand can be found in jewelry stores in over 20 countries. Cartier jewelry as an engagement gift will make the chosen one feel like a real queen. The simplicity and sophistication of 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 brand's products is quite high.

The Greek company Bvlgari can be considered premium jewelry brands. The products of this manufacturer are distinguished by the use of such non-standard materials as marble and the most unexpected metal combinations, the unusual shape of the stones and the widespread use of cabochons. Bvlgari rings are imbued with an oriental flavor and are often engraved with the brand name. Moreover, the name can be located not only inside or outside the decoration, but also on the side cut of the product. The rings of this brand are often counterfeited, but real branded items cost a lot of money.

The Russian brand has existed quite recently, but has already 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 designs. The low price and stylish performance attract attention and make you choose rings from the Sokolov collections.

The name hides a rich history of jewelry masters 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, which combines the traditions of jewelry making and modern fashion trends. The domestic manufacturer offers its customers excellent quality products at competitive prices.

The Danish jewelry company offers luxurious and stylish jewelry at an affordable price. The catalog of rings of this brand includes products from yellow gold, sterling silver, as well as a unique alloy called PANDORA Rose. Decorations are finished by hand using various technologies for fixing stones, which allows you to create products with unique decor in a classic or modern style.

Among the domestic jewelry brands offering engagement jewelry at affordable prices, Walter's company should also be noted. During their relatively short history, the jewelers of this brand have managed to win love and recognition throughout the country and receive various awards. The use of inserts in the 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 key to choosing an engagement ring with the desired design and materials is to keep within the budget. While it is quite normal for European men to spend two of their monthly salaries on this jewelry, for Russian representatives of the stronger sex, such costs are not always possible.

It is worth deciding in advance on the amount that can be spent on this gift. If a girl really has feelings and is ready to get married, the gift itself will be more important to her, and not its cost. Therefore, you should not choose the most expensive ring, but rather choose the original version. Indeed, in the case of a positive answer, there will be more important financial investments ahead - organizing a wedding or a honeymoon.

Today, jewelry designers get creative with engagement rings. Various options are widely presented in jewelry stores, from classic jewelry to original and unusual models.

• A classic for such a momentous occasion is a gold diamond ring. In addition to various shades of gold metal, platinum is sometimes used by jewelers. Classic models suggest 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. There are also variants 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 chosen one as much as possible and realize his ideas, then he should pay attention to exclusive jewelry. Professionals in their field 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 guy and a girl together want to indicate their new status and acquire paired engagement rings. In this case, it is not necessary to choose luxurious jewelry; modest and beautiful silver items are quite suitable. Usually, men's rings are more modest, while women's paired pieces can be decorated with stones or patterns. The application of a symbolic engraving or the presence of a pattern that develops when two pieces of jewelry are combined with us, and the second is made in the appropriate style. Place, is a great idea to indicate the status of the selected rings.

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

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

Many girls wonder where they put their engagement ring after the wedding and if it can be taken off at all.This question is a personal matter and depends on the traditions that the family adheres to.

Many women in wives' status 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 the wedding decoration. Otherwise, wearing a gift can cause a lot of inconvenience to the girl.

Sometimes a girl may not treat such a gift too sacred and wear it as an ordinary decoration on either of her fingers. And some consider it acceptable to wear luxurious jewelry for significant events.

Others are of the opinion that this decoration becomes a family heirloom, which should be inherited, and they carefully preserve it. Someone prefers to wear an engagement ring on a chain as a talisman. Thus, there are no specific recommendations on this matter, and each girl decides this issue, guided by her inner feelings and beliefs.

Especially impressive and mesmerizing can be called the stories of engagement jewelry of famous people, who amazed everyone with their stylish performance or exorbitant price.

Such legendary jewelry, undoubtedly, should include the ring of Princess Diana. The jewelry was made of white gold, decorated with an 18 carat blue sapphire. The sapphire was surrounded by 14 shining diamonds.

At first, people scoffed at Lady Diana's choice, since every commoner could afford such a decoration. The price of this piece in 1981 was $ 60,000. In those days, classic gold with a diamond was in fashion, but the princess with her exceptional sense of style preferred another stone and did not part with it even after the divorce. Later, this ring was sold around the world in a huge number of copies, because every fashionista wanted herself a "commoner sapphire".

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

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

A little more modest turned out to be Beyoncé's fiancé Jay-Z, who chose an 18-carat jewelry for his bride for $ 5 million. The singer is said to prefer wearing a more modest replica of her engagement ring at various events.

For the American actress and model Blake Lively, the engagement gift has become not just an expensive piece of jewelry with a rare pink diamond, but the embodiment of her lover's fantasy.

It took a whole year to create a baguette-cut diamond ring worth $ 500,000, which Brad Pitt presented to Angelina Jolie. But the groom of Jessica Simpson showed originality and presented his lover with a jewelry with a 4-carat ruby ​​and two diamonds in a vintage style, which cost him $ 100,000.

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