2007-03-07 11:39:52 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No, tradition is simply that - an established practice that most people follow. If you are interested in another stone, or even no stone at all, that's just as good. All that matters is you choose something that has meaning to you both and is a statement about your relationship.
This should be a wonderful time where you enjoy the love you share with your partner; even when it comes to the wedding, don't get mired in the bog of "expectation".
2007-03-07 11:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by sjrae 2 · 23⤊ 1⤋
I can't believe some of the materialistic women on here! Diamonds are a girl's best friend? Give me a break. If you love your fiancee, that's all that matters - not how big your rock is.
I got a diamond engagement ring because I thought that I was supposed to. But I felt uneasy about it, like people were judging me based on the size of the rock. I ended up choosing a claddagh ring as my wedding ring, and since it can be worn as an engagement or wedding ring, I stopped wearing my engagement ring to wear the claddagh, which is just a 14k white gold ring (no gems). I've never really liked gemstones.
2007-03-07 13:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by Galoshes 3 · 11⤊ 0⤋
It's traditional; but no they don't. An engagement ring can be whatever stone the intended bride and groom want it to be. I've had a couple of friends that went the less traditional route. One had a ruby engagement ring with a plain gold band as her weding band; the other ha a sapphire engagement ring with a sapphire & diamond band for the wedding band. It's really up to the indiviual.
2007-03-07 15:05:42 · answer #3 · answered by kiki 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are forever but you can have any stone or jewel in your ring that you want. My grandmother had a square opal with tiny diamonds around it. I always thought it was the prettiest ring I ever saw.
2007-03-07 11:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's not a law, but it is a nice gesture.
In my opinion, engagement rings are a form of insurance (as are wedding rings) - old age insurance, in particular. Back in the days when widows had a very hard time of it, a valuable ring could at least support her for a few months.
2007-03-07 11:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
No, they don't have to be. I always thought I didn't want a diamond ring until my fiance gave me one. Now I love it and wouldn't trade it for the world.
2007-03-07 13:54:00 · answer #6 · answered by lizard2022 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
not really-that is just a tradition,you can have what ever you want -the real important thing is to not forget the meaning of the ring itself-not what specific type you have- or that majority of the people have-as long as it makes you and him happy-it really doesn't matter!
? just curious-what type of ring are you intrested in??
2007-03-07 12:13:39 · answer #7 · answered by ang925 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No.
http://www.jewelsforme.com
2007-03-07 11:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by Moon Crystal 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Nah...some groups of people believe in only having a gold band because it's an unbroken circle (may only apply to the wedding, not sure) and symbolises that the marriage can't be broken up.
Whatever you feel like!
2007-03-07 11:49:15 · answer #9 · answered by Julia 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally they are not diamonds. It is a recent trend started by diamond industry. Be original and forget the big diamond. With your partners ok of course.
2007-03-07 12:05:16 · answer #10 · answered by me_laura_gil 1 · 5⤊ 2⤋