Posts tagged "facts"
- 1477 - Archduke Maximilian gives 1st diamond engagement ring
- Before diamonds, a simple ring with a message or poem inside was given. This was known as a Posy Ring.
- In the 1700’s, the heart shaped ring was the ring of choice.
- Ruby rings and claddagh rings were a popular choice throughout time before diamonds became the norm.
- A sewing thimble was given in place of a ring until the second part of the 19th century.
- The 1930’s brought about the diamond engagement ring permanently.
- The fourth finger on the left hand is said to have a vein, vena amorais, which leads directly to the heart.
- During World War II - DaBeers began marketing the two month’s salary myth.
- $2,600-$4,000 is the typical price men spend on an Engagement Ring.
- 80% of women receive a diamond engagement ring.
- Four C’s: color (grading system for each color), clarity (few or no blemishes), carat (size), cut (bevels, finish, and polish of the stone)
