The engagement ring is a gold or platinum ring worn by a lady on her left hand ring finger; it represents a formal agreement to a future marriage. In United States, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark, man and women wear engagement rings sometimes. It is typically a precious ring, diamonds and gemstones; engagement rings [...]

Engagement rings are worn by women who have accepted marriage proposals.  These are presented to them by the men to whom they are betrothed.  This indicates an agreement by the two to marry one another. 
The Background Behind Engagement Rings
Engagement rings were introduced to society in 1215 by Pope Innocent III who declared that a waiting [...]

Platinum is considered the rarest of all the precious metals. In fact, platinum is thirty five times more rare than gold. Currently the world’s finest and most elegant jewelry pieces contain platinum.
The popularity of this precious metal has been increasingly steadily since the mid 1980s. Currently, Japan is the world’s leading market for the sale [...]

Cushion cut diamonds are very popular; they are also known as pillow cut diamonds. The corners are rounded and large facets to increase the diamond’s brilliance. You will find diamonds in different shapes, from rectangular to square. The cushion cut diamond shape ratio is the length to width; you like a square diamond, then choose [...]

Chain necklaces are one of the most popular forms of jewelry worn today. Jewelry makers have several styles and types of chain links to choose from. Each type of link has advantages and disadvantages when it comes to strength and durability.
The box or Venetian chain links are traditionally the most popular types of chains worn [...]

People usual consider and antique engagement ring a ring over 50 years old; there are unique beautiful quality engagement rings made before 1949, called also vintage engagement rings. There are also new engagement rings, made to look like a quality antique engagement ring. There are a few typical styles of quality antique engagement rings:  Victorian [...]

The red color of the ruby is its most important feature. Fire and blood are two magical elements that are associated with the symbolism of the ruby’s red color. The elements of the ruby imply warmth and life for mankind. Rubies are red gemstones that can vary from a light pink color to a blood [...]

A wedding ring or marriage ring is a symbol that denotes a promise of commitment, faithfulness and everlasting love. The wedding ring is in the shape of a circle because it signifies no known beginning and no known end. A wedding ring is a physical symbol that two people are pledging their love to one [...]

Sterling silver is an affordable metal that has been used since ancient times to make jewelry and household items. Sterling silver is a versatile metal that is known for its beauty and durability. In fact, if cared for properly sterling silver items can last a lifetime.
Many experts agree that silver jewelry is an interesting balance [...]

Pure gold is naturally yellow. However, pure gold is too soft to make jewelry out of. Because of this pure gold is often combined with other metals the result is an alloy that comes in a variety of colors.
The amount of pure gold in a piece of jewelry is measure in karats. Karats get their [...]