Some days ago
people only know about gold and silver as base metal and diamond, emerald and
pearl and some other gems but today wedding rings are made of platinum,
titanium and tungsten. Alloy of gold and other metals like nickel etc are being
mixed in order to make gold more new and uncommon. It is called white gold. So
you can see what and how much evolution has been made in this particular
aspect.
Wedding ring or engagement ring symbolized commitment for lifetime. In certain
countries wedding ring is worn on the base of the left ring finger. In other
countries this is worn on the right ring finger. It was thought that Swallow
Double Finger Ring is
to be worn in the fourth finger in the left hand because the finger is directly
joined to the heart and thus it is believed that wearing ring on this finger
will prove to be lifelong bondage of heart. But the belief is proved wrong but
the ritual is not hampered. People wear this jewelry according to their custom
and culture.
The Ancient Romans
were the first to place the ring on the left ring finger as most in the West do
today. Their reason was that they believed that from this finger lay the vena
amoris, a vein that runs straight to the heart. This shows that they did indeed
have a romantic streak, despite their reputation for bi-sexual extra-marital
activity. The circle of the engagement ring is very symbolic in many ways. It
represents eternity because it has no beginning or end. It is also known to
mean renewal and wholeness. Vintage style gold rings are a popular choice
at current. They tend to be much cheaper than new ones, and add a spark of
romance because they have a tale attached to them. Some see it as a greener
option as it is the recycling of old items.
Wedding and engagement rites are imbued with a host of symbolic features.
Indeed, anthropologists state that elements such as the design of the
engagement ring indicate the betrothed duos identity. A couple may have it
inscribed in French to show their cultured station in society, while another
couple may include a massive diamond to show off their affluence and
extravagant lifestyle. They are not only reminding themselves and each other of
this, but communicating their identities to their surround community. Some
think of comfort when choosing. They consider how they will feel wearing it for
the duration of their lifetime. The engagement ring can be shaped to fit well
with the wedding band for this purpose.
Many have precious stones attached to the wedding band. A recent tradition is
to include a diamond. This became a widespread affair due to intensive
advertising campaigns which coincided with the rising affluence of the West.
Many have opted out of this addition to their band, however, because two thirds
of the world's diamonds are unethically sourced. Indeed, the collocation blood
diamonds has entered public discourse. This refers to the mining of diamonds
which funds insurgencies, predominantly in African countries. Fair trade
diamonds are becoming better known on the market.
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