Today, engagement rings are an integral part of our marriage customs. For most of us, diamond engagement rings have been around for as long as we can remember. However, that brings up the question, when did the tradition of proposing with a ring begin?

The practice of extending an engagement ring began with the cavemen. Instead of a ring however, a band made from leather, grass or other natural element was gifted to the woman to bind her to the man it was received from. The first diamond engagement rings began with the Greeks. They did not call it an engagement ring, however, it was called a betrothal ring. The rings exchanged by the Greeks were created using many different gemstones, however, the diamond engagement ring has emerged as the most preferred by the brides of today.

Whether the engagement ring is made of gold, silver, platinum or any of the other metals, one thing remains the same, and that is the shape. The circular shape is of course to fit around the finger, but it is also a symbol of eternity. No beginning and no end, and is reflective of the life you have chosen with the wearer of this symbol. The possibilities of the look of the ring, the gemstones used, the settings, are limitless, however, they will all have the commonality of the circular shape.

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