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Concept of engagement ring dates back to Greek, Roman empires- diamond wedding ringsDoes anyone remember J.Lo’s ridiculous diamond wedding rings rock a few years ago? That huge ring of hers, wherever it may be now, was her and her then-fiancé Ben Affleck’s way of telling whoever read the tabloids that their love was bona fide, oh-so-very-real and forever.
Marriage was considered a gateway for many new experiences…like the in-laws. The Greeks eventually adopted this tradition. The Romans accepted this practice in the agreement that it kept them cool, like the Greeks. Early Romans also adopted the use of iron to create the rings. While this communicated the valor of the love shared, it also got rusty with time…as many marriages do. Silver and gold eventually replaced corroding iron, most likely lowering tetanus concerns among the betrothed. Today, wedding and engagement rings are commonly worn on the third finger of the left hand. It was believed a vein was located in this finger that directly connected with the heart. The Romans referred to this vein as “vena amoris,” or “the vein of love.” Other regions of the world wear engagement rings differently, sometimes adorning them on the right hand or the thumb. The gemstone and diamond accents embedded in the bands did not rise in popularity until the Middle Ages, when sapphires, rubies and emeralds would speckle rings of the wealthy. Diamonds also gained importance with their durability. Its resistance to damage symbolizes the strength of the union of marriage. The rarity of the mineral also made it restricted to the wealthy—giving a diamond ring showed how valued the recipient really was. Perhaps this is why the stereotype that girls dream of diamonds around their fingers is so prevalent. Who doesn’t want to be shown that they’re valued? Perhaps the idea of value is what Mr. Affleck tried to get across when he presented his fiancé with that $1.2 million pink diamond ring. Or did he want to tell J. Lo that his love for her was strong, eternal and of the heart? He didn’t choose an iron band, so at least he took care to reduce her tetanus chances. He may have just wanted to get her a nice little ring, walked into a jeweler’s store, and was swiftly carted over to the high-roller section where he met the bill. At least, I hear, he is still happily married to Jennifer Garner. Wonder what her ring looks like?
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