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Promise wedding rings symbolize faith and the commitment of togetherness.
There are many variations of ring sets and engagement rings to choose from. Usually the decision falls on gold or platinum promise rings worn in either left or right hand’s ring finger. The styles can be simple Celtic rings to elaborate diamond rings depending on taste and preferred price class.
Promise rings, wedding ring sets and engagement rings are visible sign of a pledge and vow of unfailing trust of pre engagement.
Promise wedding rings are found in shops and designer outlets.The rings for women are usually embellished with precious gemstones. They can be simple bands of gold promise rings or have a setting of diamond promise rings, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, depending upon choice and birthstone of the person.
For the would be groom, engagement rings are simple with gold
or platinum bands with celtic or antique carvings.Promise rings are not only
for pre engagement but also for a promise of monogamy and chastity.
The notion of the promise wedding rings dates back centuries. In Rome, the rings were given as a sign of betrothal to the would be bride.
At that time, prevelance of the engagement ring was not there. The promise wedding ring was like a declaration before marriage.
Before the actual ceremony, the would be groom and bride were summoned in front of family and friends, and a pledge of chastity and love was taken in form of the ring. It was quiet similiar to the modern day engagement.
It was not until the 18th century, that the concept of ”engagement rings” overtook the ”promise ring ceremony”. Yet the 18th century marked a new degree of importance for the promise rings.
The promise wedding rings keep existing when die hard romantic sailors pledged their love and chastity before going for explorations in the sea. These rings became the physical representation of trust and abstainence from the lure of the wild.
Today, the promise ring preceeds the engagement ring, and is exchanged when the couple is prepared to start planning their wedding.
The promise rings were also worn by Fathers and churches as a promise of abstinence. Worn in the left ring finger, the priests had made a solemn vow to dedicate their lives to the Church and abstain any physical or sexual desires. These are called the promise rings for ascetism.
Promise rings are not only exchanged by couples, in love and planning to get married. These rings have more than what meets the eye.
Promise rings can be between friends and even family. Parents can give their children promise rings of self refrainment towards certain substances, like drugs, rash driving, or cheating. These rings will continue to remind the child of self restraint.
These rings are worn in any finger on either hand. Another type of promise rings are given between friends. These rings symbolise platonic love between friends and is worn in any finger except the left ring finger, which is for the wedding ring.
The metal band and gemstones should be chosen, keeping the lifestyle of the bearer in mind.
Platinum is the most durable amidst gold or silver. They are hypoallergic and have a life time lustre.
White gold competes with platinum, being of an imitator of the previous as well as cost effective.
Other choices range from rose and yellow gold to titanium. Silver is ussually avoided.
The choice of gemstone depends entirely on the budget and likings. Be it engagement rings or promise rings, they should be bought only from reputed retailers to avoid any mishaps.
One of the most significant aspect of promise wedding rings is to let the person know well before about your intensions.
A misundersanding and heartbreak can have adverse effects on the relationship. A frienship promise ring should be designated as so to avoid such confusions as a pre engagement promise rings. Promise rings are a nice way to potray your feeling, but one should take ample precaution not break a realtionship too.
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