The Significance of a Diamond Engagement Ring
The commitment to marry a woman is usually expressed by placing a ring on her fourth finger on her left hand. This custom originated with the Egyptians. They believed a special vein ran from that finger to the heart.
Diamonds were probably added to engagement rings during the 15th century. Diamonds represented innocence, prosperity and faithfulness to the Europeans. Religious and cultural beliefs outside of Europe also contributed to the mystique of the diamond. Hindus felt the diamond was a guarantee of eternal life. Buddhists thought of the diamond as a symbol of spiritual balance, peace of mind, and unlimited insight.
In addition to its spiritual meanings, the diamond’s hardness made it more resistant to wear than other gems and its neutral color allowed it to be worn with any color of clothing and gemstones.
Today everyone has different tastes, needs and budgets, so we “build your ring” just for you.
We will work with you to create a stunning ring to symbolize your relationship of a lifetime.
Decisions to make:
- Style of the mounting. Simple solitaire or stones on the sides.
- Metal, 14k or 18k yellow or white gold or platinum.
- Size and shape of the stone. Round has always been the most popular shape.
- Type of stone, diamond or colored stone. Diamond is the most traditional and popular; however, a beautiful sapphire, ruby or emerald may be chosen and is unique.
- Budget.
