Wedding ring

Wedding Ring 15 th AD

Now we consider the wedding ring as normal. However, since its promise as lively as dead when it is realized in the form of a ring we may not yet know.The tradition of giving wedding ring has been running for centuries. Woven grass, the first possibility is used as a sign of matrimony. Formed circular woven grass was then tied around the wrists and ankles the bride and groom, as a symbol that they can not escape. Bracelets and grass was then replaced by the use of skin, bone, stone, silver and gold. Before getting to know gems, as accessories.Bracelets and arrowsEdged diamond engagement rings were first used before the 15th century, the engagement ring given Maxmillian Prince of Austria to Mary of Burgundy.Diamonds were first discovered over 2000 years ago it was until now considered the best decorative stone. This is because of its natural durability ("adamas" = invincible), so diamonds became a symbol of courage invincible. Some believe that by looking at the contents of diamonds, he will gain strength in the force. Some also considered diamonds as a repellent crime. Diamonds are known as the hardest precious baatu then used as a symbol of eternal love human pair. Rays emitted from the diamond is also seen as a surge of love.At first diamond ring adorning still a crystal that has not rubbed smooth. Only towards the end of the 15th century discovered the cutting and polishing techniques. On the kind of cutting table, paper is placed under the rough stone silver to add luster. However, the result is still far when compared with the results of today's cuts. In the 16th century, a new model called GIMMEL ring or twin ring became fashionable. When he married Catherine Bara, Martin Luther King using the ring model. In the 17th century, the twin ring decorated with romantic symbols other two are holding hands (a symbol of loyalty Italians). Sometimes they added a heart-shaped diamond and children anah cupid. Hearts and arrows is a motif that is often used.Cluster ring (multilevel) is also very popular. Usually there is a stone in the middle surrounded by small diamonds. It symbolizes the marriage bouquet with roses in the middle.Filled perfumeThere are also other models, where a wreath was given a hinge, so it can open the lid and can be stored inside the droplets of perfume. This ring, made finger spreading fragrance wearer when the groom kissed the bride's hands. In the 18th century engrave poems or words on the ring or rings love baby, be a model. The discovery of gold mines in Brazil influenced the popularity of diamonds. To improve kelauan diamond cutting and polishing techniques used new. Towards the end of the 18th century, sculpture was no longer in love written inside, but outside the ring. Diamond the more easily obtained after the 19th century with the discovery of new mines in line with the Industrial Revolution. As a result, infection status symbol is more widely used general public. In Victorian times, gave her 2 rings became a tradition: a sign of an engagement ring and a wedding ring true again. At the end of the 19th century, people prefer the rock than the ring itself. Platinum is used at the beginning of 20th century, starting favored, because it is more powerful than silver or gold. In addition to holding platinum and diamonds with good diamonds also appear more shiny. Moreover discovered a new cutting technique that can be used up to now are produced more sparkle.Diamond wedding ring tradition lasted for centuries and in every century, new forms emerge. Currently a lot of interesting choices for the bride, which of them is the development of a bygone era. Cluster ring, solitary, two hands holding heart, these are all motifs that became a symbol of love and commitment of engagement and wedding rings.Source: Pamella Carbone