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Some historical information about engagement rings

Engagement rings are now a common standard in most relationships, but why is it a thing and how did it come to be? Well, marriage is a sacred bond between two people and a ring is the perfect thing to symbolize that loving bond. Rings have been a popular tradition stemming from ancient Romans and Egyptians. Back then, a ring on a woman was considered a sign of ownership by the man. The early Romans had this tradition where the groom would give gold and iron rings in stages. First the gold ring during the wedding ceremony, and the iron ring at home, representing her legal ownership to him.

The ancient Egyptians believed that circles symbolized eternity, and spouses would give each other rings made from braided reeds. These rings were always worn on the ring finger, which was chosen because it was believed that a vein led from there to the heart. Diamonds are now one of the most popular material used for engagement rings and did not come into play until the year 1477.

The first prominent recorded use of a diamond ring was when the Archduke Maximilian of Austria offered the ring to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. This is when more and more European nobility began to use rare material for their rings as it became a staple. The discoveries of diamond really boosted the popularity of diamond engagement rings around the late 1800s. This is when business people and investors realized the potential market in wedding rings. Cecil Rhodes started up a diamond mining company that spearheaded the entire movement and ended up controlling the majority of diamond production in the world.

In the early 1940’s, engagement rings were the most sought out jewelry within most stores. During modern times, over 80 percent of American brides receive diamond engagement rings for engagement. It is estimated that couples paid $4,000 in a ring, on average during 2012. Costs are increasing, but couples are more than happy to pay up for love.