Black ring with Chinese Zodiac characters

July 7, 2008

Some people have their hearts set on wearing unique rings. When it comes to color, black is an increasingly popular choice. While a black titanium ring might have better quality and status associated with it, have a look at this stainless steel ring. It features 12 characters that symbolize animals of the Chinese Zodiac. A [...]

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Common wedding ring superstitions

July 6, 2008

Many superstitions attach to the wedding ring, probably originating in the old Roman Catholic custom of its receiving the benediction of the priest. Thus, in Ireland, the wedding ring being rubbed on a wart or sore, cures it, and in Somersetshire a stye upon the eyelid may be removed in a like way. In some [...]

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Wedding ring engraving – What does it say about you and about the future of your marriage?

July 6, 2008

No, I am not talking about the wedding ring engravings that spell out the couple’s initials and birthdays or the date of the wedding. Not even the ones that have wedding vows engraved on them or feature memorable quotes, mottos and mantras – what have you. I am talking about all of the above, but [...]

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Engagement Rings in Victorian Society

July 5, 2008

This is a little excerpt from a late Victorian book on good manners. The last phrase should be especially noted, as it reveals the source of modern sensibilities regarding engagement rings. “The Responsibilities of a Bridegroom from a pecuniary point of view commence from the moment of his engagement. He must at once present the [...]

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What is a 434 Silver Purity Ring?

July 5, 2008

The number 434 in relation to engraved rings may sound extremely enigmatic and somewhat similar to the cryptic approach to engraving your wedding ring . The mystery can be explained very easily. A popular Christian abstinence program that promotes its cause through wearing silver purity rings uses a passage from First Thessalonians 4.3-4 as a [...]

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