by Michael Pope | May 23, 2017 | BLOG, Diamond Jewelry, Engagement Rings, Heirlooms, Uncategorized
A man presents his prospective bride with an engagement ring upon acceptance of his marriage proposal. Anthropologists believe this tradition originated from a Roman custom in which wives wore rings attached to small keys, indicating their husbands’ ownership.... by Michael Pope | May 3, 2017 | BLOG, Diamond Jewelry, Engagement Rings
Since the times of ancient Rome, it has been customary for a man to give a woman an engagement ring. It was put on the finger nearest the pinky of the left hand, for ancient scientists believed this finger held a vein that led to the heart. Indeed, a Roman fiancee was...