Diamond Engagement Ring: The Universal Symbol Of Love

It is believed that engagement as a ceremony began sometimes during the early thirteenth century and of course it was mainly religious as it was an important occasion when a couple announced their intention of getting married. And, it also allowed anyone having objections to give voice to such objections.

However, the modern concept of exchanging engagement rings seems to have its origins (in the Western world, at least) from about the year 1477 when Maxmilian I, the Roman Emperor gave to Mary of Burgundy an engagement ring (diamond, of course) which consecrated their engagement and obviously, this was also the first recorded instance of a diamond engagement ring being given to a lady.

However, some people believe that the origins of the engagement ring dates back to the times of ancient Egyptians. They wore an engagement ring on their third fingers on their left hands since they believed that there were veins in this finger that connected directly with the heart.

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However, whatever the origins of the engagement ring may be, there is no denying the fact that a diamond engagement ring is a universal symbol of love. Although, the popularity of the modern day diamond engagement ring owes more to heavy advertising as well as to the diamond making industry who spend millions of dollars promoting the benefits of choosing a diamond engagement ring over other types of engagement rings.

In fact, much of America and more particularly its youth are almost completely brainwashed into believing that there is no superior engagement ring than the diamond engagement ring. These young people are also willing to sacrifice a couple of months' salaries to buy their sweethearts one such in order to prove how strong is their love for the other.

In any case, if you are desirous of buying a diamond engagement ring, there are a few things that you must consider before proceeding further that will help ensure that you get the best deal. To begin with, you need to check the '4Cs' of the diamond which are its cut, color, clarity and carat. Then, you will need to research the price and then narrow down the choice to a few options that fall within your budget.

You can also choose to buy a diamond engagement ring online or offline though whichever option you choose, you must be careful that you only deal with a jeweler with whom you feel comfortable and who also enjoys a good reputation. Before buying the diamond engagement ring, you must also ask the jeweler for a money back guarantee and if you are buying online, then this is an aspect that you should give great importance to.

Finally, you need to obtain a grading report which is available for certified diamonds. This will help establish beyond doubt the quality of the diamond being used in the engagement ring.