Engagement Ring Trends
Beneath all the changing trends and styles related to engagement rings, the underlying symbolism of this important jewel remains unchanged. An engagement between two individuals is one of the most important promises that the two individuals will ever make. They promise to remain loyal and faithful to each other and one day, (near or far) to wed and spend the rest of their life together. The ring is a symbol of that solemn commitment, a jewel that will remain the most important jewel that the couple will ever own - irrespective of the monetary value, metal or stone used to make the jewel. What this basically means is that, the engagement ring will always have sentimental value that will far exceed it's cost in terms of money. And this will remain true no matter how many hundred, thousand or million dollars you spend on this significant jewel.
History tells us that the first engagement ring was made from plaited grass, a possible development from the practice of the man having to 'kidnap' his girl and restrain her until the day of the wedding. You then have records of engagement rings made from wood, carved stone and finally metals. Jump back into our times and you might be aware of a latest development in the selection of engagement 'rings', couples are tattooing the symbol of a ring (variable designs) on their fingers. The tattoo concept might appear to be a bit too inexpensive and unattractive but give it a thought, that is going to be a very tough ring should it ever have to be taken off!
We then came to the era of diamond engagement rings, the practice did begin long before the marketing hype started but, for most of us it was the exposure to some loud but strategic marketing that made us feel that - a diamond engagement ring was mandatory. And indeed for many young couples, it still seems that diamond is the stone for the big commitment. Marilyn Monroe, DeeBeers a highly paid advertising agency and a pack of profit hungry jewelers worked hard to imbibe the 'necessity' of a diamond engagement ring in peoples' minds. Everyone was talking about the 4Cs that control the quality of a diamond, you had to aim for the best and spend at least 2 months of the man's salary, on that all important engagement ring. This even if it meant that, you had to sleep with the Big-D (debt) for a while.
The world passed through good times and bad and luckily for most of us, the engagement ring began to adjust itself to the practicalities of life. So we come right up to today, what exactly is the engagement ring scene as of now and how does it look to shape up in the near future. To begin with we often hear that young couples are getting married at a much more mature age today, this has brought some good maturity into engagement ring selection too. To begin with the metal, gold, silver and platinum still corner a significant market share but there is a wider acceptance of sterling silver metal rings. Interestingly other options like stainless steel, titanium and even copper and jewelry grade brass and making their presence felt. The stones used in engagement rings have gone through a revolution and this is working well for couples deciding to tie the knot. The interesting news is that diamonds are no longer sacred for engagement rings of today, couples have taken a bolder approach and embraced colored gems. Kate Middleton might have helped the sales of blue sapphires but, impressive progress can be seen in other gems like pink tourmaline, spessartite garnets, demantoid garnets, aquamarine and tanzanite too. Having said that, the big three namely sapphire, ruby and emerald still command high respect. Jewelers are working with more knowledgeable buyers and this is good news for the industry. The advent of new gemstones in the engagement ring arena have opened options for metals and metal colors too. While yellow and white gold engagement rings lead the pack, it will not be long before the warmer tones of pink gold find favor too.
Another key theme of engagement rings today is the, desire of couples to be more involved in the selection and designing of their special rings. There is a keen desire to imprint individuality on an engagement ring. If the man goes solo and secretly buys the ring for his to be wife, he tries to form a broad idea of what styles (antique, classic, contemporary etc) she likes and combines this information with her favorite gem colors etc. However the more likely and better approach today is for the both the man and lady, to get in to the act of choosing the right engagement ring. Reports like the 4 Essentials For Engagement Rings make a great starting point to plan out a strategy to choose the ring. We have a 2 suggestions to make, the first is to begin early and not leave the engagement ring for a last minute blast off. The second is to try your best to keep the entire process stress free. Pre-deciding budgets and chalking about basis preferences before you plunge into the shopping spree does help.
About the CR-015 Claddagh Emerald Ring: If you have ever heard the touching story behind the 4 century old claddagh ring, you would settle for nothing less for your engagement ring. Widely accepted as the most meaningful jewel in history, the claddagh ring is today gaining popularity as an engagement ring. This ring has a deeper meaning that goes far beyond a simple heart ring, the features of the jewel express true feelings of, love, togetherness and loyalty. You really cannot expect any relationship to survive without these 3 sincere feelings and there, will be no relationship more solemn and important than that between a husband and wife. Claddagh365 as recognized as the best source for fine custom claddagh rings crafted in gold or sterling silver. Both metal options get the same quality of gemstones, craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail from, some of the most talented and experienced craftsmen and artisans. You can choose the gem of your choice irrespective of whether the stone appears on the website. With a design concept backed by a 6 month long research project to study the meaning and significance of the claddagh ring, your claddagh ring from Claddagh365 will retain all features and significance of the first ring made 4 centuries ago by a humble Irish slave. While you can contact the support team at [email protected] for any required information, the link provided for the Claddagh Emerald Ring has a complete report on the jewel including prices, gem and metal options, ordering information etc.
History tells us that the first engagement ring was made from plaited grass, a possible development from the practice of the man having to 'kidnap' his girl and restrain her until the day of the wedding. You then have records of engagement rings made from wood, carved stone and finally metals. Jump back into our times and you might be aware of a latest development in the selection of engagement 'rings', couples are tattooing the symbol of a ring (variable designs) on their fingers. The tattoo concept might appear to be a bit too inexpensive and unattractive but give it a thought, that is going to be a very tough ring should it ever have to be taken off!
We then came to the era of diamond engagement rings, the practice did begin long before the marketing hype started but, for most of us it was the exposure to some loud but strategic marketing that made us feel that - a diamond engagement ring was mandatory. And indeed for many young couples, it still seems that diamond is the stone for the big commitment. Marilyn Monroe, DeeBeers a highly paid advertising agency and a pack of profit hungry jewelers worked hard to imbibe the 'necessity' of a diamond engagement ring in peoples' minds. Everyone was talking about the 4Cs that control the quality of a diamond, you had to aim for the best and spend at least 2 months of the man's salary, on that all important engagement ring. This even if it meant that, you had to sleep with the Big-D (debt) for a while.
The world passed through good times and bad and luckily for most of us, the engagement ring began to adjust itself to the practicalities of life. So we come right up to today, what exactly is the engagement ring scene as of now and how does it look to shape up in the near future. To begin with we often hear that young couples are getting married at a much more mature age today, this has brought some good maturity into engagement ring selection too. To begin with the metal, gold, silver and platinum still corner a significant market share but there is a wider acceptance of sterling silver metal rings. Interestingly other options like stainless steel, titanium and even copper and jewelry grade brass and making their presence felt. The stones used in engagement rings have gone through a revolution and this is working well for couples deciding to tie the knot. The interesting news is that diamonds are no longer sacred for engagement rings of today, couples have taken a bolder approach and embraced colored gems. Kate Middleton might have helped the sales of blue sapphires but, impressive progress can be seen in other gems like pink tourmaline, spessartite garnets, demantoid garnets, aquamarine and tanzanite too. Having said that, the big three namely sapphire, ruby and emerald still command high respect. Jewelers are working with more knowledgeable buyers and this is good news for the industry. The advent of new gemstones in the engagement ring arena have opened options for metals and metal colors too. While yellow and white gold engagement rings lead the pack, it will not be long before the warmer tones of pink gold find favor too.
Another key theme of engagement rings today is the, desire of couples to be more involved in the selection and designing of their special rings. There is a keen desire to imprint individuality on an engagement ring. If the man goes solo and secretly buys the ring for his to be wife, he tries to form a broad idea of what styles (antique, classic, contemporary etc) she likes and combines this information with her favorite gem colors etc. However the more likely and better approach today is for the both the man and lady, to get in to the act of choosing the right engagement ring. Reports like the 4 Essentials For Engagement Rings make a great starting point to plan out a strategy to choose the ring. We have a 2 suggestions to make, the first is to begin early and not leave the engagement ring for a last minute blast off. The second is to try your best to keep the entire process stress free. Pre-deciding budgets and chalking about basis preferences before you plunge into the shopping spree does help.
About the CR-015 Claddagh Emerald Ring: If you have ever heard the touching story behind the 4 century old claddagh ring, you would settle for nothing less for your engagement ring. Widely accepted as the most meaningful jewel in history, the claddagh ring is today gaining popularity as an engagement ring. This ring has a deeper meaning that goes far beyond a simple heart ring, the features of the jewel express true feelings of, love, togetherness and loyalty. You really cannot expect any relationship to survive without these 3 sincere feelings and there, will be no relationship more solemn and important than that between a husband and wife. Claddagh365 as recognized as the best source for fine custom claddagh rings crafted in gold or sterling silver. Both metal options get the same quality of gemstones, craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail from, some of the most talented and experienced craftsmen and artisans. You can choose the gem of your choice irrespective of whether the stone appears on the website. With a design concept backed by a 6 month long research project to study the meaning and significance of the claddagh ring, your claddagh ring from Claddagh365 will retain all features and significance of the first ring made 4 centuries ago by a humble Irish slave. While you can contact the support team at [email protected] for any required information, the link provided for the Claddagh Emerald Ring has a complete report on the jewel including prices, gem and metal options, ordering information etc.