What Styles Are Acceptable For Engagement Rings?
Engagement rings and wedding rings are emotionally symbolic. They are given and received at highly significant times during a person’s life and they are expected to last a lifetime. And because of this, it is essential that enough consideration is given to the style of an engagement ring. After all, they are also future heirlooms. Traditionally, an engagement ring comprised a precious metal band, most commonly yellow gold, set with a white diamond or other single precious stone. However, following a successful marketing campaign by De Beers, the diamond solitaire engagement became the style of choice from about the mid 1960s. One reason why a white diamond solitaire became so popular even above other solitaire gemstones was because of its symbolism. Diamond is the hardest natural substance known. It lasts forever and as such perfectly symbolises the love which is meant to unite an engaged couple. The durability of the metal used also represents the love which is meant to last a lifetim
