On One Knee The Historical Trends Concerning Engagement Rings
Engagement rings and wedding bands have existed for the longest time due to their enduring tradition. History provides several accounts on the trends of jewelry and matrimonial exchanges. The tradition began in the Roman Era. Macrobius promulgated the belief that a vein released blood from the heart and directly to the fourth finger of the left hand, where the Romans began wearing the rings.
Engagement rings and wedding bands have existed for the longest time due to their enduring tradition. History provides several accounts on the trends of jewelry and matrimonial exchanges. The tradition began in the Roman Era. Macrobius promulgated the belief that a vein released blood from the heart and directly to the fourth finger of the left hand, where the Romans began wearing the rings.
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From extravagance in crafting, engagement rings began to take on more<br />
symbolisms in design. During the Victorian Era, rings began to bear hearts,<br />
hands, and other symbols of fidelity while still fashioning colorful gemstones.<br />
Until finally, in the early 20 th century, tiny gems formed large jewel shapes<br />
and angular shapes took over. It wasn’t until during the 1950s that<br />
engagement rings returned to the traditional and simple band with a central<br />
gem — a diamond.<br />
SOURCES:<br />
https://www.moissaniteco.com/forever_brilliant_moissanite.html<br />
http://www.jewellermagazine.com/Article.aspx?id=6937&h=Score-morejewellery-sales-by-bridging-the-generation-gap<br />
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-jewelry-district-decline-<br />
20160715-snap-story.html
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