THEengagement ring is a jewel that, thanks to social media and the desire to share the most important moments of one's life with loved ones, has become very fashionable again in recent years. The web and the possibility of purchasing high-quality jewels online - among the most appreciated we find Torinogioielli engagement rings, a historic reality of the Piedmontese capital which, for some time now, has been exploiting the potential of the internet in an excellent manner – have undoubtedly contributed to the return to favour of the ring which symbolises the promise of eternal love.
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If you intend to give it to your loved one, it is good to take stock of the rules of etiquette that concern it. What are they? Let's find out in the next few lines.
Where to wear it
THEengagement ring It is worn on the ring finger of the left hand. From here, according to tradition, the so-called vein amoris, which goes straight to the heart. Post-engagement etiquette dictates that, on the morning of the wedding, the jewel be moved to the ring finger of the right hand.
Why the diamond
If you intend to respect the rules of tradition, it is necessary give a diamond engagement ring. Why this stone? For a very simple reason: it is the hardest material ever, resistant to external stresses as any marriage should be.
For the sake of accuracy, it is worth remembering that, in recent years, jewels characterized by the presence of other types of precious stones, each with its own meaning, have also become part of the rings permitted by etiquette.
A few examples? The ruby, which symbolizes ardent love. Sapphire is also fantastic, whose popularity skyrocketed after the official engagement of William of England and Kate Middleton back in 2010.
In this case, we are talking about a stone that symbolizes fidelity. It Emerald, instead, recalls the concept of hope, a positive feeling towards the future that should characterize any marital relationship.
What happens after the proposal
After the gift of the engagement ring, Tradition has it that, as a form of thanks for the precious gift, the future bride's family invites his family out to lunch, paying for the restaurant. Another rule to respect after the gift of the engagement ring sees in the foreground the gift, by the fiancé, of a bouquet of flowers to his beautiful.
The cost
In this case, we are talking about a tradition that, fortunately, has radically changed. Today, in fact, we no longer look at the cost of the jewel - there are solutions for all budgets on the market - but at its meaning.
In the past, those who wanted to strictly respect the rules of etiquette had to give the woman they intended to take to the altar a ring costing three times his salary. Why? To give concrete proof of the sacrifice one was ready to make for the woman of one's life.
Cutting
When talking about traditions related to engagement rings, one cannot help but mention the cut. The most classic is undoubtedly the bright which, in the case of the solitaire, takes on a round shape. Over the years, several other very original and equally elegant cuts have made their way to the center of the scene.
Just to mention two of the most popular, we recall the heart-shaped and the oval cut.
What to do in case of a broken engagement
In case of breaking of engagement, regardless of the reason why it happened, the rule is that the ring must be returned.
One thing that not everyone knows is that An article of the civil code deals with this topic, number 80 to be precise. What does it say? That the “promisor can ask for the return of the gifts made because of the promise of marriage, if this has not been contracted”. To do so, however, he has one year from the breaking of the engagement.
Edited on 11 March 2023 - 09:18 for typo correction
Article published on March 6, 2023 - 09pm
