A question often asked is where would one wear one's diamond engagement ring, the answer, on the third finger on one's left hand which is a sure indication that the lady is taken and the future husband engagement to be married. A diamond engagement ring is usually given as a token of one's attachment by the future spouse to his intended as a proposal of marriage. A diamond rings shows the attachment formally sealing the promise of marriage. The giving of a diamond engagement ring is a great old tradition dating back many centuries and the reason the diamond rings is placed where it is on the third finger of the left hand is the result of the main vein running along the bottom of the wrist, from this finger directly to the heart. Styles and the taste of the day have dictated what a diamond engagement ring should look like and varies widely, throughout the world. The classic modern solitaire style diamond engagement ring was a direct result of an extensive marketing exercise by the mining company De Beers in the early nineteen hundreds. Diamond engagement rings can be purchased by either of the sexes and we at the JewelleryWebShop.co.uk would be extremely pleased to help you make your choice. Your diamond engagement ring visibly shows the male's wish to his companion to wed. The JewelleryWebShop.com specially designs and manufactures diamond engagement rings in all prices which is determined by the type of metals used and size and quality of the diamond. Prices amongst retailers can vary quite significantly and depends mostly on their profit margins. Unlike the vast majority of our competitors we, at the JewelleryWebShop.co.uk prefer helping you select your special diamond, not from virtual listings where hundreds if not thousands of diamonds are shown and only confuses, but we specially select a diamond according to your precise specifications and desires. You will be purchasing your diamond directly from the cutter and your engagement ring direct from the goldsmith so there are no intermediaries as we are both real diamond cutters and employ our own skilled goldsmiths. De Beers has always liked to say that your average diamond engagement ring should cost around 2 months wages, which is the budget they deem as average, however, we at the JewelleryWebShop.co.uk are happy if it is much less than that which you can see from our diamond rings pricelists. Why, may one ask, must one use a diamond set in an engagement ring, well it is because a diamond is deemed as eternal as it is the hardest material known to man. a diamond is also very rare and expensive to extract from the ground which is why it is also very dear when compared to other stones. Diamond rings are made in gold, usually 18ct and platinum as these are more durable than other cheaper metals. The hardest metal for your diamond engagement ring is platinum which is a good choice as well. Our white 18ct gold diamond engagement rings are all made using Palladium as the alloy over the cheap nickel which gives a far better wearability factor to the ring. Reference to diamond engagement rings can be found way back in the early 13th century when a declaration by the Pope of the time required couples to wait for a time before actually committing to themselves in wedlock. It was, therefore a custom to present an engagement ring in any metal to show one's commitment but it became fashionable to use coloured stones set in the rings and for the wealthy this extended to precious stones and eventually diamonds as the ultimate status symbol as diamonds were the most rare and expensive of stones found in those days. Diamond engagement rings became popular with the rich aristocracy and were the preferred gem for the Kings and Queens all through history. As time passed diamond deposits were found and therefore made diamonds more accessible to the upper classes as well which just fuelled demand for diamond engagement rings as a true symbol of eternal love and devotion. A diamond set as a solitaire in an engagement ring may date back to the mid 19th century following De Beers publicity campaign, however, the origin can be discovered in Roman times where the use of single stones set in a ring was common. Also diamonds were considered a bit magical with special powers another reason why they were set in rings. Later, in Italy, diamonds were deemed to create a special bond between husband and wife and, therefore, also favoured as diamond engagement rings. It was usual for royal couples to offer diamond engagement rings to their intended all through the middle ages and this diamond engagement ring tradition continues to this day.

 

 

 

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