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Promise ring: Meaning design, meaning and uses
It seems like there is rings for every occasion. When you want to celebrate your relationship, but aren't quite ready to marry yet the best way to do so is with a promise ring! Here's what you need to be aware of:
What is a Promise Ring?
A promise ring is a engagement ring that a person presents to the other person in a relationship. It's a pledge to take your vow to one another seriously. A promise ring tends to be less flashy and simple than an engagement ring.
The history of the promise ring
Many people believe that promise rings are a recent trend however, they go back to ancient Rome. There were occasions when lovers had "engagement rings" made of basic iron.
Similar rings were used in a variety of regions of Europe from the 15th until the 17th centuries. However, these rings (called "flower rings") were usually embellished with short love poems.
Some have chosen more extravagant "acrostic" rings, in which the first letter of each gemstone spells out the letter of the form of a word. So, for example for the word "dear," you would need an emerald, a diamond and amethyst as well as one ruby in the order.
You might be wondering why promise rings are so popular in recent years. A large portion of this is due to celebrities wearing them.
For instance, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth famously wore rings of promise before they got engaged.
Promise Ring Meaning
What does a promise ring mean? A promise ring indicates that the sender is committed to the relationship. And if the recipient accepts the ring, it signifies that they feel a sense of devotion.
A promise ring is a symbol of your commitment to one another.
Many people think of the promise ring as an engagement ring that is pre-planned. But, it's not always designed that way. A promise ring is sometimes seen as a sign of a mutual commitment and the intention to be serious about a relationship.
It's a deeper bond than a simple date, but it's not yet marriage or engagement.
Many people also believe in the notion of a man giving an individual a promise ring. Some couples wear their promise rings on their own.
What do you think it looks like?
There are no rules for what a wedding ring should look like. Some couples choose designs with interwoven wires to symbolize of unity. Others choose birthstones or a mosaic of different kinds of stones.
In general, rings with heart motifs or love knots, eternity symbols as well as fingerprints and names engraved and Roman numerals for anniversary dates are popular designs. Claddagh rings, wedding bands, eternity bands, and simple diamond jewelry are also popular options.
A promise ring usually designed to be less flashy and more subtle than an engagement band. If a promise rings includes diamonds or diamond alternatives, these are typically smaller than diamonds that are found on the engagement ring.