You are about to propose. Choosing an engagement ring seems a little harder than you expected. Traditionally, when you think of an engagement ring you visualize one with a diamond in it. If you have decided to buy a diamond engagement ring, you certainly want the moment to be remembered. Statistics show that the vast majority of brides receive a diamond engagement ring. Of course, you could give your fiancee a ring with another stone. If her heart is set on a diamond, however, she may be disappointed. And in most cases she will be.
When we say “traditionally”, this is borne out by the facts. As early as the 16th century, royalty strictly observed an essential condition. When a proposal was made, it had to include a diamond engagement ring. Otherwise, the proposal was not considered seriously. In those days, at that social level, marriage was a carefully planned strategy.
Probably the youngest recipient of a diamond engagement ring, the two-year Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VII was betrothed to the equally young Dauphin of France, son of King Francis I in 1518.
The ring itself symbolizes “eternal love”. Its shape suggests endlessness.
The choice of a diamond ring reassures. Love will last forever. So will a diamond.
Women are drawn to diamonds not only for their natural beauty, but also because of the history and magic associated with them. There is no gem as indestructible, rare, precious, beautiful or magical. These qualities have made the diamond the ultimate symbol of love.
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