The origin of engagement rings is a bit 'confusing, so I will then share some of the most common stories
The ancient Egyptians loved their jewelry. They believed that a vein ran special love today in the fourth finger of his left hand to the heart .... the engagement ring that will continue. Another reason for the importance of the 4th Finger midevil times is that the priest in the ceremonial president or the groom would put the commitment> Ring in the first three fingers when I say "the Father, Son and Holy Spirit", ending on the fourth finger, where they stay.
The Romans wore a "commitment" rings of iron. Over time, these rings of gold, and began to be decorated. Some early rings had a carved key to symbolize how a woman could unlock the heart of his lover. Another theory is that the engagement ring "has been used as a" slave tape of the Roman Republic to show thatWife of man's movable property and belonged exclusively to him.
If you find for particular types, look no further. In 860 Pope Nicholas I know that an engagement ring is a prerequisite for media and it was determined that there is a gold ring - this was through the financial obligation of the groom. Some sources say that the origin of engagement rings dates back to 1477, when Maximilian of Austria acquired itsAmato Mary of Burgundy, some serious bling.
Consider lucky (or unlucky) depending on your perspective. In Brazil, Sweden and Germany, both men and women wear engagement rings.
And some men may go back to the days of cavemen. The caveman grass tied around the ankle of his application cavechick their piece of meat. E 'was unfortunate for cavechick and was finally adjusted so that the blades of grass have been linkedaround the finger at the ankles.
