Partner rings history and custom A promise to love
The Matching Couple Necklaces isn't an ordinary piece of jewelry, but is a symbol that has a deep meaning, and is rooted in a tradition whose origins date back to centuries ago.
Since ancient times, the gift of a ring has represented the seal of a promise of love.
It is thought that the tradition of giving rings to a bride-to-be originates from the Egyptians and was given to the woman as a token of respect and trust as a way to say that she was an important person to whom one could count and with whom one could marry and have a family.
The Romans gave two rings to the bride-to be, one in gold to wear in public and another in iron for use at home. In Roman times, it was popular to wear the ring on the left finger, since it was believed that the vena amoris (a direct vein that connects to the heart) began here.
Over time the look of the engagement ring has undergone significant changes, moving closer and closer to the type of ring we are used to today.
In 1477, Archduke Maximilian gave his wife Mary of Burgundy an engagement ring with a diamond on the top. This was the first time we have seen precious gemstones. A tradition that has remained alive over the centuries, becoming an integral part of the wedding process itself.
The tradition of giving diamonds as gifts was consolidated thanks to an advertising campaign that was commissioned by De Beers in 1974, now known throughout the world for its wonderful diamond engagement rings. This was a hugely successful campaign, immortalized with the timeless slogan "A diamond is for ever". And he was able revive the American diamond market: consider that in 1939 just 10% of rings contained diamonds, whereas by 1990 they were as many as 80 percent.
The most sought-after engagement rings are the solitaire or riviera, which is adorned with small diamonds or the trilogy, comprised of three diamonds, symbolizing "yesterday, tomorrow, and today".
However, there are many precious stones to be set in an engagement ring, all linked to a distinct significance.
The diamond represents the solidity of a relationship. It continues to be an image of eternal love and a sense of virtue even today. The Ruby is a symbol of the passion of a deep love. Then there's the Sapphire, which is a symbol of loyalty, the Emerald is a symbol of hope. We'll conclude our list with Aquamarine, which represents the hope of long-lasting and happy marriage. Beryl represents the strength of love's bond, as well as Opal is a symbol of sincere love.