Diamonds are a Brides Best Friend or Not?

I recently came across an article about Gemstones, and I thought to myself, wow...my birthstone is a Ruby...had I known that when I got engaged 7 + half years ago, I might have hinted that a Ruby Ring would've been "nice."



Do you know what your birthstone is? Take a look.



Month	Modern Birthstone
January	garnet
February	amethyst
March	aquamarine
April	diamond
May	emerald
June	pearl , moonstone
July	ruby
August	peridot
September	sapphire
October	opal , tourmaline
November	topaz , citrine
December	turquoise , blue topaz, zircon



Interestingly enough, I asked myself the question, "Why Diamonds, why not our birthstones?"

Well let's be honest, I suppose we can choose anything we want after all we do live in a modern society where it seems we want to move away from the traditional - well some of us anyway ;D

I searched and came up with this:-

Diamond engagement rings are a tradition. In fact in some regions of the world they have been a tradition for many years now. It is a common thing for the men to pop up the big question and give the bride to be an engagement ring. This ring shouldn't be a common one as the occasion is definitely not a common one either.

What does the engagement ring mean? It is a symbol used mainly in the Western cultures that indicates the future union between two people. These are usually worn by women and most of the times have diamonds. Men also have engagement rings, but these are also used as wedding rings. Everybody knows that the custom is to wear it on the ring finger of the left hand. This is a tradition that started in Egypt many centuries ago. Back then people thought that this finger had an important vein that went straight to the heart.

Why choose a diamond ring? For many reasons. Even though you are not Archduke Maximilian of Austria and you are not getting engaged with Mary of Burgundy, your future bride deserves to be treated as a queen. This famous couple was the first one to use a diamond ring as a betrothal gift in 1477. Nowadays it is a tradition that sometimes goes in the family to give the bride to be a diamond ring.

We all know that diamonds are a girl's best friend. So why not give the woman you love a beautiful diamond ring as a sign of your appreciation? They look fabulous, but one would look even more beautiful on your future wife's finger. It is said that the circle shape of the engagement ring, as well as the wedding one, is a symbol of the eternal love between the two lovers. The diamond can be the symbol of how much a man values his partner.

Most of the times the future grooms buys the engagement ring alone and surprises his partner. But many modern couples go purchase it together. If you are one of those traditional men, you can always ask for the help of the salesperson. The advantage of a diamond ring is the fact that no matter the shape and the model, the woman you love will definitely adore it. The only thing you need to do is find out the right size.

And just to end off...I thought you might be interested in:-



Here is a list of traditional / modern gifts for wedding anniversaries. 01. Paper / Clocks 20. China / Platinum 02. Cotton / China 25. Silver / Sterling Silver 03. Leather / Chrystal, Glass 30. Pearl / Diamond 04. Linen, Silk / Appliances 35. Coral or Jade / Jade 05. Wood / Silverware 40. Ruby / Ruby 06. Iron / Wood 45. Sapphire / Sapphire 07. Wool or Copper / Desk Sets 50. Gold / Gold 08. Bronze / Linens, lace 55. Emerald / Emerald 09. Pottery or China / Leather 60. Diamond / Diamond 10. Tin or Aluminum / Diamond 11. Steel / Fashion Jewelry 12. Silk / Pearl, Coloured Gems 13. Lace / Textiles, Furs 14. Ivory / Gold Jewelry 15. Crystal / Watches