HISTORY & TRADITIONS:
OK boys and grooms, here's a little history on the engagement ring. I thought you might be a little education on why you are so stressed out about this whole process, and hopefully by the end of this article that will get you much more relaxed and this whole process of choosing the Ring informed want!
The engagement ring practice dates from the 13th century Europe. A ring was given to a woman as a promise of marriage, and a signal to all that she was "spoken." However, it was not until the 19th century that this practice took on a life in the United States. The idea of an engagement ring is fully adopted around the 1930s, and now approximately 80% of brides sporting a form of the engagement ring.
That goes back to ancient Egyptian times, it was common for the woman wearing her engagement ring on the ring finger of the left hand. Some believe that it is because it is said that a vein in the left hand ring finger, which leads directly to the heart. While some that it is due to the fact that the heart on the left side of the chest is believe. Regardless of the beliefs, customs, traditions arose developed and evolved. Recently, however, variations have taken shape. Brides begin to put their own spin on things, and make their rings more personal and meaningful. Contemporary bride is a strong woman who loves her own personal style express and make her own meanings.
The current trends are quite the departure of the customs of the early 19th century American brides. Even as little as 5 years ago, the jewelry industry saw a red thread that engagement rings requested mainly in white gold and platinum. The solitaire ring was the common, ' go-to ' favorite. A round brilliant cut, large Center stone, prong set, in a white gold or Platinum setting. A popular saying just a few short years ago it was 3 months salary, the ring of her dreams! But, my-oh-my, how things have changed!
Today the bride could not be more different and less concerned with old traditions. The modern bride desires originality with a personal touch. Size is less important and the budget is wide. Here I will discuss some of the recent popular styles and choices trending through the jewelry industry today. Boys and Grooms-to-be, listen and pay attention. This next section is for you to make your life, and this process, much much easier!
CURRENT TRENDS & STYLES:
Metal Trends:
The modern bride of today is more adventurous and craves to express her own individual sense of style. It is no longer a given for her to want a simple round diamond set in platinum or white gold, with a view to achieving the traditional "I'm busy" look. We have noticed a marked shift in the use of different colored gold and metals. Whereas some brides even the glamour of Platinum appreciate, many brides are now venturing into the use of pink gold as their setting. Pink gold is a blend of alloys of copper and gold. It is a very delicate choice and compliments most skin tones, thanks to the copper color that the pink undertone of skin picks. This also strengthens the brilliance of the diamond, making them seemingly pop out the skin. Additionally, pink gold is a nice neutral between white and yellow gold, and therefore can be easily mixed with her jewelry.
Center Stone Trends:
In addition to an expansion of metal options, we have noticed the range of choices from the simple stone round brilliant cut diamond center stone, to a much more adventurous and edgy styles have widened. In recent years, the black diamond has gained a large fanbase and has become very popular for the stylish, independent and less traditional bride. In addition to black diamond, like raw Uncut diamonds in different colours: Grey diamonds, diamonds and sand brick colored diamonds, was seen at brides who care less about the "bling" factor, and are more inclined to want a craft, one-of-a-kind a feeling her ring.
In addition to several stones colors is the actual shape of the largest stone also addressed now. Back in the day had the ring copper the "old" safety of a round brilliant cut diamonds; the no fail, classic choice. Now it's not quite that cut and dry. Contemporary brides, again looking for their own unique style, opting for diamonds of all the cuts and sizes. Ask yourself: is your bride traditional or adventurous? Does she usually conservative dress or a bit edgy? She Is trendy or makes them its own rules? These are all questions about her personal style and how it works. Answering these questions will offer you a strong direction that specifies whether you want to custom and tradition should hold as a pillow, round, or princess cut. Or, if they are less of a follower and more of a leader, maybe they would be interested in a rose cut diamond black set in a white gold claw setting, or a ruby in a pink gold pave diamond shaft.
Diamond Band as the engagement ring Trend:
Another trend is the choice to go with a more simple; less-of-a-statement ring. Nowadays, women in the workforce more involved than ever before. They are often busy and travel all over the world. They work before and after work, when there is time. They chase after children, before they go to the gym and then the Executive Board meeting. They need a ring that means marriage, but one that is not shouting from the rooftops. There is a tendency of a more subtle representation of the engagement ring, and it's called the diamond eternity band. And within that band, there are a large number of options for colored diamonds, semi-precious stones and metals; pink gold to titanium. Lately many brides choose a delicate, pave diamond band as their engagement ring. Then click the wedding ceremony they choose another band to compliment the engagement ring. Often times this wedding band is wider or free blocks. And for their birthday, they often choose a third band, the new "stack band" view. This is a new trend just begin to take off, but it is a great option for a more conservative bride who still wants to "show off" a little bit.
FINALLY:
An engagement ring and what it means is completely subjective and personally to the respective bride, but a few things will always be true and valued. Think of her style, her personality, what she likes and what she does. Grooms tend to be too hesitant, worried, and almost frozen when approaching the ring counter. Guys, she loves you! You know this, or you would be in here look into rings. Something needs to get her hair style and lifestyle, and her daily habits. Throw in some of your own personal note: a personal engraving of a private joke you two parts, a colored stone or a small lozenge delicately placed within the ring that only she knows about it. Whatever the case, put some thought, make it your own, make will about her, and you never go wrong. And not only will they brag about the engagement, but you will be the legendary, thoughtful hero of the story!
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