| Choosing
A Diamond Ring
The
Significance of the Diamond Ring
Think
of a circle. It has no beginning or end. Think of a knot tied
around your finger. It binds and reminds. And so it is with
a ring. It reminds you of an eternal binding commitment to
a lover, spouse, friend, school, church, club, or country.
The
commitment to marry a woman is usually expressed by placing
a ring on her fourth finger. This custom might have originated
with the Egyptians. They believed a special vein or nerve
ran from that finger to the heart.
Another
explanation for the custom is that it may have been a suggestion
to women that they should be submissive to their future husbands
since the fourth finger is the weakest one and can't be used
independently. A third explanation is that placing the ring
on the fourth finger may have been a way to avoid damaging
the ring since it is the best-protected finger.
Diamonds
were probably first added to wedding and engagement rings
in the l-5th century. To the upper class Europeans of this
period, diamonds represented fortitude, innocence, prosperity,
and faithfulness.
They
assumed that a diamond's power to withstand natural forces
could be transferred to the owners and that they, in turn,
would be able to withstand temptation and adversity. Religious
and cultural beliefs outside of Europe also contributed to
the mystique of the diamond. The Hindus felt that offering
a diamond to Krishna was guarantee of eternal life in the
highest heaven, Buddhists used the diamond asa symbol of spiritual
balance, peace of mind, clarity of thought, and unlimited
insight.
A
ring rather than a pin, necklace, earring, or bracelet is
traditionally used as a pledge of marriage. As already mentioned,
the circular ring symbolizes an eternal commitment of love.
In addition, it can be worn anytime anywhere without getting
in the way, and you don't need a mirror to enjoy it.
A third explanation
Choose
the shape
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edges which
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as a pyramid
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the plaster
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that require
The
prongs holding
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