Wedding Ring History
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Why become a symbol of a wedding ring? And why did the five fingers, only one was given the honor to put the symbol of this marriage? Belle gave the following history, tradition and power of a wedding ring.
History of wedding rings originated from the Pharaohs of Egypt (pharaoh of Egypt) that make the circle as a symbol. The circle is something that has no end, representing the symbol of eternity. But in the Roman era was a new ring used as a symbol of marriage.
And announcing your first wedding ring made from iron. Then began to switch to using gold material because this material is more beautiful with the jewels dipadupadankan. The first symbol of the most popular as an ornamental wedding ring is a ruby red stone that symbolized the color of the liver. Blue sapphires which signifies heaven, but the most desirable and popular course, of course, a diamond, a gem that can not be destroyed. Has a meaning which is not desirable for all couples?
Diamond comes from the Greek, “Adamas” meaning “that can not be defeated.” As one of the natural wealth, diamonds represent an unbeatable force, a gem that surely desirable by any prospective brides, particularly those of prospective brides.
The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds come from the stars fall to earth and useful for protecting the wearer. While in India, where a diamond was first discovered, believed diamonds able to fight demons or other evil creatures. A little similar to the thinking of the ancient astrologer who believed diamonds can provide a sense of eternal love, and keep away from the magic is also a nightmare.
Engagement Ring
Archduke Maximilian of Austria, is soosk the need to “blame” for introducing and popularizing the diamond ring. Year 1477, Maximilian presented his girlfriend, Mary of Burgundy a diamond ring and engagement ring that’s when the term began to appear.
Different again with the tradition of exchanging rings at wedding ceremony. This tradition was first introduced by the Greek Orthodox church circa 1300s. And as information, ring as a symbol of marriage into the land of Uncle Sam in the 1940s.
The ring was until now remained the symbol of marriage. And although each of his era, a wedding ring shape change followed the trend. But the meaning contained in this ring certainly does not change, ie as a binder, a symbol of marriage that should not be ended just as the form of ring that has no end.




