De Beers Engagement Rings
De Beers Engagement Rings
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Engagement Rings – Diamond Baguette Ring $598 Diamond Engagement Ring, in 14k yellow gold, with .15 ctw of Diamond Baguettes in the band, comes with a choice of Diamond centerstone – .10 ct, .15 ct or .20 ct. (R7242-Y) Ring with .10 ct centerstone – total of .25 ctw of Diamonds 598 Ring with .15 ct centerstone – total of .30 ctw of Diamonds 749 Ring with .20 ct centerstone – total of .35 ctw of Diamonds 849 14k gold ring with white gold prongs Also available in all white gold too – see below |
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.25 Ctw Diamond Engagement Rings in Yellow 14k Gold $995 14kt yellow gold round Diamond engagement ring with a 1/4 carat genuine gemstone. (326IC04R) 995 .25 carat Diamond in a 4 prong setting Stone sits 1/4″ tall off the finger Weighs approx 1.6 grams Comes in a nice gift box More engagement rings shown below |
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Unique Diamond Engagement Rings – Crossover 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1/2 ct. $2210 Unique Diamond Engagement Rings – Crossover 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1/2 ct. is available from jewelbasket.com for only $1213.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Rings, jewelry and gifts. |
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Diamond Engagement Rings – 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1/4 ct. $1246 Diamond Engagement Rings – 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1/4 ct. is available from jewelbasket.com for only $683.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Rings, jewelry and gifts. |
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Discount Diamond Engagement Rings – 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1/2 ct. $3368 Discount Diamond Engagement Rings – 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1/2 ct. is available from jewelbasket.com for only $1851.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Rings, jewelry and gifts. |
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Diamond Engagement Rings – 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1/2 ct. $2155 Diamond Engagement Rings – 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1/2 ct. is available from jewelbasket.com for only $1183.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Rings, jewelry and gifts. |
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White Gold Engagement Rings – 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1.0 ct. $4976 White Gold Engagement Rings – 14k White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring 1.0 ct. is available from jewelbasket.com for only $2737.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Rings, jewelry and gifts. |
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Diamond Engagement Rings – 1/4 ct. Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold $1267 Diamond Engagement Rings – 1/4 ct. Diamond and Pink Sapphire Accent Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold is available from jewelbasket.com for only $693.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Rings, jewelry and gifts. |
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Antique Engagement Rings – 18K White Gold Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring 1.1 cts. $8512 Antique Engagement Rings – 18K White Gold Diamond Antique Style Engagement Ring 1.1 cts. is available from jewelbasket.com for only $4855.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Women’s Jewelry – Necklaces, Chains, Bracelets, Rings, Pendants, Pins, Earrings, Charms, jewelry and gifts. |
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Engagement Rings – 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring $598 Your bride deserves all you can give her. This 14k White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring will capture her heart for life. Choose from a .10, .15, or .20 ct diamond centerstone. Each ring comes with .11 ctw of Diamonds that are set on the sides of the band. (R7240-W) Ring with a .10 ct centerstone – a total of .21 ctw of Diamonds 598 Ring with a .15 ct centerstone – a total of .26 ctw of Diamonds 749 Ring with a .20 ct centerstone – a total of .31 ctw of Diamonds 849 14k White Gold Band Also available in yellow gold, see below |
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Bridal Engagement Ring – 14k Gold Diamond Engagement Rings $598 Show how much you love her with this 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring. Fit for the bride to be, this beautiful ring will impress. Choose from a .10, .15, or .20 ct diamond centerstone. Each ring comes with .11 ctw of Diamonds that are set on the sides of the band. (R7240-Y) Ring with a .10 ct centerstone – a total of .21 ctw of Diamonds 598 Ring with a .15 ct centerstone – a total of .26 ctw of Diamonds 749 Ring with a .20 ct centerstone – a total of .31 ctw of Diamonds 849 14k Yellow Gold Band with White Gold Prongs Also available in white gold, see below |
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Engagement Rings – 14k Gold Diamond Bridal Engagement Ring $598 Affordable Engagement Ring for your loved one. This 14k Gold ring has .14 ctw of diamonds on the band, with a choice of a .10 ct, .15 ct, or .20 carat Diamond centerstone. (R7243-Y) 14k yellow gold ring with white gold prongs Ring with a .10 ct centerstone – a total of .24 ctw of Diamonds 598 Ring with a .15 ct centerstone – a total of .29 ctw of Diamonds 749 Ring with a .20 ct centerstone – a total of .34 ctw of Diamonds 849 Also available in all white gold – see below |
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1 Carat Round Solitaire Engagement Ring – White or Yellow Gold Rings $2995 Simple, Elegant, Classic! Wait till you propose with this sparkling 1 Carat Cut ring set in your choice of 14K White or Yellow Gold. 1 Carat Round Solitaire Stone is all natural – range G-H Color – Si Clarity Width is 3-6mm Ring weighs approx 3.4 grams More Bridal Engagement Rings shown below |
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Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings – Sterling Silver Checker-cut CZ Ring $92 Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings – Sterling Silver Checker-cut CZ Ring is available from jewelbasket.com for only $46.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Necklaces, jewelry and gifts. |
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Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings – Sterling Silver 100-facet CZ Ring $128 Cubic Zirconia Engagement Rings – Sterling Silver 100-facet CZ Ring is available from jewelbasket.com for only $64.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Necklaces, jewelry and gifts. |
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Engagement Rings Tradition and History
Here, you will learn briefly about the engagement ring tradition.
Have you ever wondered where the tradition of giving an antique engagement ring stems from? We tend to follow certain traditions without really thinking of their origins, but in some cases, the origins might actually make the tradition more meaningful.
An engagement ring in Western cultures signifies the betrothal of a woman to a man. Usually, the rings are worn by the women and consist of a gemstone. The diamond is the most popular choice. However, in other cultures, both men and women wear rings to signify that they are about to get married.
The tradition of wearing something to signify betrothal dates back a long time. The items have changed over the years, however. At one point, it was common for a woman to wear a certain color of gloves to a social event, usually church, if she decided to accept the proposal of a man. Today, the engagement ring tradition – accepting the ring and wearing it, is more conventional.
So where and when did the engagement ring tradition begin?
Engagement rings became popular in the medieval times, when Pope Innocent III made it mandatory for couples to have a waiting period before they got married. The ring was a symbol of the betrothal while the couples had to wait.
There is evidence, however, that the Romans also wore a type of engagement ring, and some people speculate that they got the idea from the Egyptians. Although not every person wore a ring, those that did often had them engraved.
During the Victorian times, engagement rings were not limited to diamonds and often spelled out words such as “Love.” Some rings even had small areas that could hold the lock of one’s hair.
What are some other details of the engagement ring tradition?
In the United States and United Kingdom, the engagement ring is worn on the ring finger of the left hand. In other countries, though, it is sometimes worn on the left hand while the person is engaged and is then moved over to the right hand once they are married. The significance of that ring finger on the left hand is that it was once believed that the vein in that finger led straight to the heart.
Most people purchase only those rings that they can afford. However, etiquette once dictated that the man spend at least 2 months’ salary on the engagement ring. This stems from a marketing campaign that De Beers diamonds sent out in the 20th century, however, and really doesn’t have anything to do with engagement ring traditions.
Most engagement rings have solitary stones. However, some have 3 gemstones and are referred to as trilogy rings. These traditionally represent the couple’s past, present, and future, although they could also have religious symbolism as well.
Diamonds are the most popular stone to include in engagement ring settings. Although diamonds are typically considered to be high quality stones, and expensive, they were first used because they were strong and clear, which were good forms of symbolism for the couple’s union.
Today, diamonds have become popular due to the De Beer’s campaign, the Marilyn Monroe movie “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, in which she sings about diamonds being a “girl’s best friend”, and tradition itself.
Do you now have a better understanding of engagement ring tradition?
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