Engagement
Getting engaged is one of the happiest and romantic times of your life with many different points and traditions to consider.
It is traditional for the man to give his future bride an engagement ring as a visible sign of their love.
Usually an engagement ring is a ring with a gemstone or even a plain basic ring. In the Roman times it was customary to use any precious metal to seal the proposal. A ring with a diamond, known as a diamond solitaire, is still the most popular and stylist choice.
Therefore the first step is to choose the engagement ring. This will ultimately boil down to style and budget.
The Proposal
It is customary to inform both sets of parents at the earliest point. This is normally carried out to gain the permission from the parents and is also a sign of respect
The traditional way of proposing is for the man to make his proposal to his bride-to-be on one knee in a romantic and unique way.
There are many different ways of making the perfect proposal but the most popular way is to go somewhere private and romantic, weather this be out for dinner at a lovely restaurant or at a romantic destination abroad such as the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
A Little History
The Romans in history introduced the betrothal ring. It was originally a plain iron hoop. When a lady accepted it, it became a binding legal agreement. She was no longer free, and was bound to be obedient to her husband. The gentry would wear an iron ring while indoors and a gold band while outside. By the 4th century AD inscriptions were being placed on the inside of betrothal rings.
The First Diamond Engagement Ring
In 1477, Mary of Burgundy received the 1st diamond engagement ring from Archduke Maximillian of Hamburg. Dr. Moroltinger advised the future emperor that the diamond resisted fire and steel and stood for faithful fortitude and a lifelong partnership.
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