An opal engagement ring or pre-wedding ring may seem like the start of a modern jewelry biz. In fact, they have been around since the 16th century, when they were exchanged for a young couple or very poor to marry. Read on to find out more about this fascinating and ever-changing love tradition.
Although opal rings were often used to symbolize commitment - there are biblical references to devotional religious bracelets, it was not until the 15th and 16th centuries that sweethearts began exchanging rings to connect and strengthen their love.
There were several different types of opal wedding rings during this period. In the 16th century in England, lovers exchanged rings, often embroidered with cut diamonds or crystals. The wearer would use diamond points to mark the names of his loved ones or to swear in the window glass.
In Shakespeare's day, poetry rings were popular among young couples. Each group was engraved with love expressions such as "vous et nul autre" (you and no one else) or "a ma vie de coer whole" (my whole heart my whole life), tying the words of a loved one to the body of a loved one.
19th century
In 19th-century Europe, pre-wedding rings were a symbol of hope and romance. And they were more adorned than their predecessors, signaling both the growing discovery of gemstones and the new influx of wealth to middle classes.
Greetings rings were often used as a wedding ring, but unmarried couples and even friends exchanged them. Rings included a series of gemstones, the first of which was defined as "honor": emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby, diamond, sapphire.
Other variations included the spelling of the word loved, the word “love” (lapis lazuli, opal, vermarine, emerald) and the word “beloved” (diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, topaz).
Modern
Not surprisingly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, engagement rings were once again popular.
At a time when dating is the norm, couples may be frustrated by the lack of practice and progress. An exchange of rings is a way for a couple to remember the change in their relationship without the great pressure of engagement.
While many couples swap opal engagement rings as a way of expressing their intention to eventually get married, the tradition is open to interpretation. For some, the engagement ring may mean the decision not to marry before marriage. These rings are also sometimes called "purity" rings. Some couples swap engagement rings when they decide to stay together before marriage, signaling a change in the couple living together.
There are also differences in how the engagement rings are worn. Although many women wear their left finger rings, such as a wedding ring, it is also disheartening to play the engagement ring on the right finger ring, to avoid confusion. Although modern engagement rings are mostly given to women by their male partners, men can - and do - wear engagement rings too! A small but rising set of couples buy the same "two" engagement rings, similar to wedding bands. Popular styles of modern bracelets include fine silver, three small diamonds, and heart-shaped stone designs.
Are you thinking of getting an engagement ring for your sweetheart? Think outside the box! Unlike engagement rings, which are usually
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