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1. Some customs and traditions in relation to the wedding rings September 09, 2009 Throughout the ages the wedding day has been the most special day for most of the people. On this vary day it is believed that the souls of two individuals becomes one. And as the symbol of this union the custom of exchange of rings between the bride and the groom is followed. The custom of exchange of rings both for marriage and betrothal seems to be quite old a tradition. This tradition has come through ages and is still in its height of popularity. In the customs of most of the countries the wedding ring is worn on the left hand ring finger. It is believed that there is a vein that gen... (read more) Author: mark fisher

2. Look at how the present wedding has been evolutes September 09, 2009 Wedding and betrothal rings both have a magnificent charm and enchantment over our imagination, emotions and therefore we always cherish a desire in our innermost heart to have a gorgeous wedding rings very much like the rings we read across in some fairy tales. In real life fairy tales there are lots of example which can be cited. Lady Diana was engaged with a ring made of an 18 carat blue oval sapphire circled by fourteen diamonds. Actress Catherine Zeta Jones’s promise to the accomplished actor Michael Douglas was sealed with a 10 carat antique diamond estimated at about $2 million. Those w... (read more) Author: mark fisher

3. Something About Wedding Rings August 21, 2009 It was said that wedding ring was originated in ancient Egypt. At that time, engagement and wedding ring are belonging to one part of the contract. Wedding ring was wore on the bride’s ring finger, which expresses the bride’s loyalty and obedience to her husband. In modern society, it is a popularity of exchanging rings in the wedding. There is a saying that, Premarital wearing it in the ring finger of right hand, but wearing it in ring fingerl of left hand after postnuptial, which means left hand links heart and can be affiliated. It is romantic for a couple which are going to have a betrot... (read more) Author: tang vivio

4. How Buddhists Get Married June 22, 2009 When it comes to rituals and ceremonies, the Buddhists are strict conventionalist and their weddings are no exception. Buddhist matrimonial commence with the formality of asking the bride`s family for their consent by the groom`s family. The auspicious day of the wedding is decided by the monk (Lama). A betrothal ritual follows this ceremony. During this ritual, the lama recites the prayers and then a concoction called the madyan is served to the guests, this is considered as a holy drink. All the rites and rituals of this auspicious day is carried on by the astrologer or the monk. ... (read more) Author: Jharna Bhatnagar

5. An over view on customs and materials of wedding ring June 03, 2009 Wedding ring is a ring, which symbolizes the bond of two souls. There are variations of wedding ring and those are engagement rings, betrothal ring etc. Probably the custom of giving and taking of ring circulated in European countries from roman culture. It was and presently is much hyped only to encourage the jewelry trade. From pre-engagement ring to wedding ring everything is being added in this list of gift. Actually this jewelry business seeks to expand the idea of a series of ring-gifts with the pre-engagement ring, often given when serious courting begins, and the eternity ring, which s... (read more) Author: mark fisher

6. What are Wedding Rings? March 26, 2009 A ring or a band is one of the many traditional objects used in a wedding. Among Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christians, the exchange of rings is not technically part of the wedding service, but rather are exchanged at the betrothal. It is always a two-ringed ceremony. Traditionally, the groom's ring will be made of gold, and the bride's ring made of silver (though new types of wedding rings such as tungsten wedding bands are now widely used), and are blessed by the priest with holy water. The priest blesses the groom with the bride's ring, and places it on the ring finger of his le... (read more) Author: Christopher Thomson

7. Selecting an Engagement Ring that She would love! February 27, 2009 The ancient Romans had a ring known as a betrothal or truth ring that they wore after they were married. They were also the first to wear their wedding rings on the fourth finger of the left hand, which is the most common place for people to wear their engagement rings. Although the people of some countries do wear their rings on the right hand, the left is definitely more common. Many speculate that the tradition of wearing a ring to indicate engagement or marriage began because the vein in the fourth finger of the left hand was thought to run straight to the heart. For the most part, in... (read more) Author: Sophie D'Souza

8. Engagement Ring: Express your Love. January 16, 2009 In Western custom, an engagement ring is a ring wear by a woman signifying her commitment to be wedding. In several nations, like the UK, ring is wear on the left-hand ring finger. A groom usually presents the ring as a betrothal gift to his future bride whereas or straight later than, she recognize his wedding offer. It stands for a ceremonial agreement to upcoming wedding. Comparable customs supposedly meeting to standard time dating back from an early tradition seemingly referring that Left hand fourth finger is as control the "stratum of feel affection for". However, many coup... (read more) Author: jackie rickiie

9. Handfasting October 14, 2008 Handfasting was the word used by the ancient Celts to describe their traditional trial-marriage ceremony, during which couples were literally bound together. Today it is know as a pagan ceremony of temporary or permanent betrothal. The vows taken may be for "a year and a day", a lifetime, "for all of eternity" or "for as long as love shall last". Whether the ceremony is legal, or a private spiritual commitment, is up to the couple. Depending on where the ceremony takes place it may be legally binding, or couples may choose to make it legal by also having a civil ceremony. Alternatively, a h... (read more) Author: Dawn Gribble

10. loose diamond June 04, 2008 During the middle Ages the practice of giving an engagement ring began. When it was decided that there should be a waiting phase between betrothal and marriage, the ring became a sign of the future marriage. No doubt the early engagement ring was custom designed and crafted to detain the passion, commitment and tastes of the new couple. At Greenwich Jewelers, we continue this important convention by helping today's couples create beautiful and personal rings. We have a set of custom engagement ring and wedding bands that we have created for clients. When you sight these rings, think which ... (read more) Author: jhon mike

11. The Custom Of Exchanging Wedding rings May 31, 2008 Exchanging Rings symbolizes the love and devotion among the ring bearers. A wedding ring or engagement ring is a precious metal ring given as a betrothal present. To indicate marital commitment. Such rings are usually worn in the left hand ring finger. Diamonds have always been the first choice to be studded in wedding rings and engagement rings. With the luxurious addition in customs and traditions and encouraged by jewelry trade rings are exchanged representing the past present and future of a relationship. A pre-wedding ring –engagement ring is given usually to commit acceptance o... (read more) Author: Pavan U

12. Diamond Engagement Rings Throughout History February 11, 2008 The scenario is played out thousands of times a day throughout the world; young men present diamond engagement rings to the ladies they desire to marry. This tradition, which dates back centuries in one form or another, has many variations. Nonetheless, diamond engagement rings continue to be a symbol of betrothal in much of the Western world. Where It Started Diamonds themselves have been available to ordinary people only for the past 150 years or so, although the idea of diamond engagement rings - without the diamonds - goes back much further - almost 800 years, in fact. It wa... (read more) Author: Jonathan Blocker

13. Choosing a Diamond Engagement Ring July 20, 2007 The process of getting married used to be fairly straightforward. As with many things, they got more complicated over time. Many marriages were arranged in many cultures around the world and some still actively practice it today. An engagement ring was never a necessary part of getting married since the responsibility of betrothal rested with the parents of the future bride and groom. While it seems like a very long time ago, the tradition of proposing marriage with a diamond engagement ring actually dates back to 1477 when Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor gave Mary of Burgundy an engag... (read more) Author: Anthony Yap

14. Will you Marry Me ? ~ The Message of the Engagement Ring January 30, 2007 History reveals that the first recorded engagement ring, was given in 1477; a gift from the Archduke Maximilian of Hamburg given to his bride-to-be, Mary of Burgundy. He gave her a diamond engagement ring to grace her finger and announce their betrothal. Apparently that standard became the highest by which all other rings are measured, as the diamond engagement ring is still the most popular purchased gemstone for this occasion. The “Vein to Her Heart” ~ Where to Place the Engagement Ring It is believed that the fourth finger of the left hand was chosen due to the belief held by the... (read more) Author: Brian Welsch

15. Daily Surrender Psalms 119:174 June 01, 2006 June 1, 2006 Psalms 119:174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight. As the knight on a quest, as the pilgrim on his way to a Holy place, the Saint of God, one who is a true member of the *“ekklesia”, who has had a **“metanoia”, (Repentance, U-turn), longs for the end of the journey. Through the Holy Spirit, we today only have the earnest of what we will be (Eph 1;13-14); an insignificant foretaste compared to the glories that shall be revealed in us (Rom 8:18). But we want more. The heart of man will never be fully satisfied until he is totally reunit... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

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