The use of rings as adornment is first credited to the Egyptians. Ancient art and oral history depicts the first use rings in Egyptian weddings. To this day these are worn on the second to the last finger of the left hand as it is believed that this has the Vena Amoris or the “Vein of love”. So, as two people wear these rings in matrimony, they it is believed they are bonded at the heart.
The ancient Greek and Romans were agreeable to placing these rings at that particular finger, but with them these rings were not always made with precious metals or jewels specially when it came to engagement rings. They were not very formal about this and its use was not a promise for a marriage but more of a lasting friendship. To even further diffuse the romantic side of things, the Romans used to carve key symbols on these rings. Signifying that these were the keys that gave the woman the right to half the man’s wealth. But of course later on it was tweaked a little and oral history told that it was instead the key to opening the man’s heart.
This is the same finger that westerners prefer their engagement rings to be. The Engagement ring is actually a declaration that the woman, upon its presentation is already reserved for marriage.
We still see some of these today not only as matching rings but as rings that are designed to be intertwined together. So, the man and woman wear this separately during the engagement period then the man would actually take his off during the wedding day and “connect” it to the woman’s by virtue of its interlocking design. These would actually serve as her wedding band while the Man would wear a complimentary kind. Nice!
But these were predominantly made of gold, and the Italians were the culprits that shifted the practice of buying diamonds as the preferred choice for an engagement. They fondly believed that diamonds were made from the flames of love and would be the best ambassador of an everlasting bond of love.
Over the years, mass marketing in the west continued to influence these traditions as the world’s premier supplier of diamonds. It became a global market place even in the early 20th century, and DeBeers began to own this niche by attaching the notion that an engagement ring should equal two months salary of the man.
In any case lavish or simple gifts, flowers, banquets, endless parties and other romantic overtures will never hurt and never belittle a lifetime promise of trust and devotion. And just like that the engagement ring may not be made of the hardest and shiniest material known to man, but the message of the engagement should still prevail to this day as a testament to our rich history in the art of love. It was in a Mel Gibson movie, the epic “Braveheart” that tugged my heartstrings best. It was when our hero presented the ring of straw as their engagement and wedding band to his beautiful damsel, who although was later slain, became his great inspiration to defend his countrymen and unite a bitterly divided nation. And that was just a ring of straw, imagine what would have happened if he gave her a diamond. Smile!
VIFAH V232SET1 English Garden 7-Piece Dining Set with Rectangular Extension Table, Natural Wood Finish, 91 by 39 by 29-Inch Review
Orvis Willowemoc All-Weather Woven Patio Furniture Sets Review
Outdoor Wicker Furniture New All Weather 6pc Patio Deep Seating Sectional Sofa Set. Reviews
4-Piece White Resin Wicker Outdoor Patio Set – Table, Loveseat and Chairs Review
Home Styles 5555-328 Biscayne 5-Piece Outdoor Dining Set, Rust Bronze Finish, 48-Inch Review
CBM Heaven Collection Outdoor Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture Dining Set with 6 Swivel Chairs Cbm1290 Review
Amazonia Rennaissance 9-Piece Set Review
VIFAH V144SET1 Outdoor Wood 7-Piece Dining Set with Oval Extension Table, Natural Wood Finish, 91 by 39 by 29-Inch Reviews
5pc Carlisle Outdoor Wicker Patio Bar Set Review
CBM Outdoor Patio Furniture 7 Pcs Aluminum Dining Set with All Swivel Chairs CBM1290 Reviews
Atlantic Tahiti 3-Piece Conversation Set by Keter, Grey Reviews
Leisure Accents Doublewide Patio Bar Set Reviews
Indoor/Outdoor Bar Height Wicker Bistro Set Review
The Giovanna Collection All Weather Wicker/Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture Deep Seating Set With Swivel Rocking Chairs Reviews
Tortuga Outdoor – Portside Resin Wicker Patio Set – PS6S Review
7pc Hampton Patio Furniture Sectional – Tan Reviews
Oakland Living 10188-7-BK SevenPiece Outdoor Dining Set Review
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Sofa Patio Wicker Furniture 9pc All Weather Couch Set with Beige Cushions Reviews
Night, 9 Piece Dining Set By Luxus Outdoor Patio Furniture Set Garden Table Chairs Wicker Home Backyard Porch Lounge Ottoman Reviews
LuuNguyen – Adam Outdoor Hardwood 7-Piece Dining Set (Natural Wood Finish) Review
Home Styles 5601-3080 Stone Harbor 5-Piece Outdoor Dining Set, Slate Finish Reviews
Outdoor Wicker Furniture New All Weather 6pc Patio Deep Seating Sectional Sofa Set. Reviews
RST Outdoor Cantina Club Chairs with Ottomans and Side Table Set Patio Furniture, 2-Pack Review
LuuNguyen – Hawaii Outdoor Hardwood 7-Piece Dining Set (Natural Wood Finish) Review
Outdoor Wicker Dining Set: Cape Cod Set of 7 White Reviews
LuuNguyen – Adam Outdoor Hardwood 9-Piece Extension / Expandable Dining Set (Natural Wood Finish) Reviews
Atlantic Riviera 4-Piece Conversation Set by Keter, Brown Reviews
Brentwood 4pc Outdoor Patio Deep Seating Set Review
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Patio Wicker Sofa Sectional Furniture 10pc Couch Set with Free Patio Cover Reviews
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Patio Wicker Furniture 9pc All Weather Dining Set with Free Patio Cover Reviews
RST Outdoor Delano Club Chairs with Ottomans and Side Table Set Patio Furniture, 2-Pack Reviews
SUN RAY 3 PIECE IRON LOVESEAT SET – LOVESEAT, COFFEE TABLE and 1 CHAIR – PATIO FURNITURE Reviews
Nipomo Bistro Bar Set Review
Grand Regent 5pc Outdoor Stacking Patio Dining Set – seats 4 Reviews
Outdoor Wicker Patio Furniture New Resin 7 Pc Dining Table Set with 6 Chairs Reviews
7pc Alta Cast Aluminum Outdoor Dining Table Set Review
Sunbrella Fabric cushions for 2 Sofas(Left & Rigth), 1 Lounge Armless Chair & 1 Corner Piece [**Click To See More Choices...] Reviews
Crosley Furniture Sedona 48″ 5 Pc Dining Set w, High Back Arm Chairs Review
RST Outdoor Cantina Deep Seating Love Seat, Club Chairs End Table Set Patio Furniture, 6-Piece Review
Amazonia Milano Square 9-Piece Deluxe Set Review
Deeco DM-GV-503 Art-Deck-Oh Geo Vase Interlocking All Weather Wicker Furniture Set Review
All Things Cedar Western Red Cedar 5 pc. Market Table (10 person) Reviews
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Patio Sofa Sectional Wicker Furniture 12pc Couch Set with Free Patio Cover Review
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Patio Wicker Furniture 6pc Deep Seating Couch Set Reviews
St. Cruz 6-person Cast Aluminum Patio Dining Set – Antique Bronze Reviews
Home Styles 5554-359 Biscayne 3-Piece Bistro Set, Black Finish Reviews
Iron Patio 4 Piece Tropico Settee Group Reviews
RST Outdoor Cantina Sofa and Club Chair Seating Set with Side and Coffee Tables, 7-Piece Review
Atlantic Liberty 9-Piece Dining Square Set Review
Lake Como 5-piece Dining Set by La-Z-Boy Outdoor Review
Grade-A Teak Wood luxurious 7 pc Dining Set : 94″ Double Extension Rectangle Table, 4 Armless and 2 Arm / Captain Chairs Review
Hemera, 7 Piece Dining Set By Luxus Outdoor Patio Furniture Set Garden Table Chairs Wicker Home Backyard Porch Review
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Patio Sofa Sectional Wicker Funiture 9pc Gorgeous Couch Set with Free Patio Cover Reviews
Ten Star 6-person Cast Aluminum Deep Seating Patio Conversation Set – Antique Bronze Reviews
The Giovanna Collection All Weather Wicker/Cast Aluminum Patio Furniture Deep Seating Set With Loveseat Review
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Patio Sofa Sectional Wicker Furniture 8pc Couch Set with Free Patio Cover Review
Atlantic Riviera 4-Piece Conversation Set by Keter, Grey Review
Amazonia Milano 7-Piece Rectangular Set Reviews
Outdoor Wicker Patio Furniture New Resin 7 Pc Dining Table Set with Chairs & Bench Set Review
Home Styles 5554-308 Biscayne 5-Piece Outdoor Dining Set, Black Finish, 42-Inch Reviews
7pc Sling Patio Bar Dining Set – Seats 6 Reviews
Home Styles 5554-305 Biscayne 5-Piece Outdoor Dining Set, Black Finish, 42-Inch Review
Oakland Living 90047-C-90048-T-3-CF Resin Wicker Straight Back Review
Orvis Willowemoc All-Weather Woven Patio Furniture Reviews
Santa Fe Iron Bar Bistro Set of Three (Matte Brown) (39″H x 30″W x 30″D) Review
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Patio Sofa Sectional Wicker Furniture 7pc Couch Set with Free Patio Cover Reviews
Atlantic Liberty 5-Piece Dining Set Review
Orion, 5 Piece Dining Set By Luxus Outdoor Patio Furniture Set Garden Table Chairs Wicker Home Backyard Porch Bar Set Reviews
Home Styles 5603-3080 Valencia 5-Piece Outdoor Dining Set, Terra Cotta Finish Review
Orvis Willowemoc All-Weather Woven Patio Furniture Pieces Reviews
MANDALAY BAR BISTRO SET – BAR TABLE and 2 CHAIRS with ARMS in ANTIQUE BLACK – PATIO FURNITURE Reviews
5pc Ravello Outdoor Patio Dining Set – Swivel Review
New 9 Pc Luxurious Grade-A Teak Dining Set -94″ Rectangle Table And 8 Stacking Arm Chairs [Model:LB4] Review
Amazonia 9 Piece Dining Set Reviews
5pc Outdoor Cushion Swivel Rocking Patio Dining Set – seats 4 Review
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Patio Wicker Furniture 7pc All Weather Dining Set with Free Patio Cover Reviews
5pc Santa Monica Outdoor Sling Patio Bar Set Review
Genuine Ohana Outdoor Patio Wicker Furniture 7pc All Weather Round Couch Set Reviews
Outdoor Wicker Furniture All Weather Resin 5pc Round Patio Sectional Modular Sofa Set Review
CBM Outdoor Patio Furniture 7 Pcs Aluminum Dining Set with 2 Swivel Chairs CBM1290 Reviews
Sunbrella Fabric cushions for 2 Lounge Chairs [**Click To See More Choices...] Review
Lightweight, All-Weather Resin Outdoor Wicker Love Seat, Chair, Coffee Table and End Table – Green Reviews
RST Outdoor OP-SHS01.R Sunbrella Bed Hammock Reviews
RST Outdoor Delano Deep Seating Love Seat, Club Chairs, Coffee and End Table Set Patio Furniture, 6-Piece Review
Valencia Resin Wicker / Steel Set of Five (Matte Brown) (39″W x 29″H x 39″D) Reviews
Red Star Traders Cantina Wave Chaise Lounger with Bolster Pillow Set (2 Pack) – OP-PELS-2PR Review
Frugah 6 Piece Outdoor Rattan Sofa Wicker Sectional Patio Garden Furniture Lounge Chair Review
Santa Rosa 5 piece Bar Height Set, FIVE PIECE SET, BROWN Reviews
Home Styles 5557-802 Malibu Dining Chair, Taupe Finish, 17-1/4-Inch, Set Of 2 Review
Outdoor Wicker Patio Pool Lounge All Weather 3 Pc Resin Wicker Chair Recliner Set Review
Home Styles 5557-30 Malibu Dining Table, Taupe Finish, 42-Inch Review
Outdoor Patio Wicker Furniture All Weather 7pc Vila Deep Seating New Sectional Sofa Set Review
Carlisle 7pc Outdoor Swivel Wicker Patio Bar Dining Set – seats 6 Review
Amazonia Provence 9-Piece Dining Set Review
Miami Wickerlook Rectangle Dining Set 5 Piece with Armchairs (Brown) (See Description) Review
Outdoor Wicker Patio Furniture New Resin 7 Pc Bar Dining Table & Barstool Set Reviews
Deeco DM-GV-505 Art-Deck-Oh Geo Vino Interlocking All Weather Wicker Furniture Set Review
Natural Hardwood Log Side Table and 2 Log Adirondack Chairs Reviews
Somerset 3 Piece Dining Set Finish: White Review
7pc Carlisle Swivel Wicker Patio Bar Dining Set Reviews
ไม่มีความคิดเห็น:
แสดงความคิดเห็น