I saw this question after it had been answered and REALLY wanted to respond. I don't think there is a way to do that is there?
Anyhow, the answer that I wanted to get back to the asker is - the "tradition" of a diamond engagement ring is actually a "new" tradition - less than 100 years old. Thank the De Beers company - aka the diamond producers - for a brilliant marketing plan. They got all the famous people to start using diamonds for engagement rings - and now "everyone" does it.
Actually, the more traditional stone is Sapphire - which comes in a variety of shades. Blue, of course, is best known. But they come in a rainbow of colors.
Anyhow - I don't think there is any way for me to share this info except to ask a question, is there? I checked and the original asker doesn't allow contact, so I think this is the only way?
2007-03-13 12:11:08 · 11 answers · asked by tigglys 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No, there is no way to answer a Y!A question after it's been closed to new answers. I do remember reading somewhere that the "diamond" ring tradition is not old, but caught on like wildfire in the last few generations. I personally come from a culture that has no tradition of giving an "engagement" ring at all, so I never quite saw what the big deal was about the whole diamond craze. I don't wear diamonds, so I chose a blue topaz ring to serve as my "engagement" ring (it is my favorite color stone).
2007-03-13 12:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally disagree with anyone who says it has to be a diamond. Original wedding rings were not diamond. It is the circular shape of ring that signifies the joining of two hearts and "eternal love". If you prefer a stone other than diamond (or no stone at all) go for it. I personally had an emerald and loved the ring, with many compliments.
2007-03-13 12:23:39 · answer #2 · answered by 13th Floor 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of trash the dress, but not trash the ring. I thought it was traditional to wear your e-ring alongside your wedding ring? That's what I plan on doing. I would never want to trash the ring. My engagement ring is really special to me, and it can be worn everyday - 24/7, if you like. In the end, it's your decision, but I don't really understand why. Trashing the ring would give you far fewer pictures than trash the dress, and the pictures aren't nearly as easy to get... At least a wedding dress can be cleaned or repaired, but if you want that ring back, you're going to have to do some serious digging.
2016-03-28 22:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lottie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've even seen other stones, not just diamonds and sapphires, used as engagement stones. It all depends on personal preference. Great info though!!!
2007-03-13 14:21:46 · answer #4 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it has to be a diamond.. If the guy is too cheap to buy you a diamond ring, then i guess he's not willing to spend money on you.... So don't accept anything less then a diamond..
2007-03-13 12:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by Rain L 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Thank you for the information...
I did not think that diamonds were required..
Now I know they are not...
2007-03-13 12:19:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! I actually know a few couples that didn't do diamonds.One,for "ethical"reasons,the other just because she preferred a colored stone.It's YOUR choice!!Get what makes you happy.
2007-03-13 12:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sandra M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nope I have met people with all different colors
2007-03-13 18:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by Mahkka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for sharing, I never really saw the point to diamonds anyway.
2007-03-13 12:15:07 · answer #9 · answered by Vultureman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well done bravo! there is that what you wanted?
2007-03-13 12:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋