Diamond Engagement Rings

London, United Kingdom, October 21, 2008 --(PR.com)-- In the current scenario, the diamond engagement rings have gained a lot of popularity and it owes its roots to the Middle Ages. All engagement rings come with diamonds from various sizes and no other stone can be replaced with it as such. It has been believed that the round and never ending shape of the ring symbolizes the never-ending love and devotion to a woman. Diamonds were exceedingly valued by the Romans, who believed that they possess supernatural powers. They were assumed to fend off poisons, maintain sanity, and disperse apprehensions. The Italians also maintained these values insinuating that diamonds facilitate eternal marital harmony.

Today the diamond engagement is perhaps the most popular type of engagement ring. It used to be tradition for the man to secretly purchase a beautiful engagement ring and present it to his beloved when he proposes her. This phenomenon still persists however sometimes both the guy and the girl have a say in the kind of ring to be purchased. A movement was initiated in the 20th century to promote male engagement rings, but this never became popular at global scenario. There exists certain country, like Egypt and Brazil, where the male traditionally wears engagement rings, here the male's engagement ring is commonly used as the wedding rings.

In general, Engagement rings are often used to signify commitment and devotion towards the prospective bride. They have a deep inheritance and are regular in many different societies, but are most popular in the United States and Canada. People here are highly influenced by celebrity behavior so when a celebrity shows off her diamond ring, it becomes a topic of discussion among the masses. And as a result of this demand for diamond ring rises in the market.

For most celebrities the diamond ring is especially designed for them by an expert jewelry designer. Such rings are tailor made according to the desire and preferences of the prospective celebrity. Nowadays individuals are also following the same fashion by getting their engagement rings custom made through the designer or the dealer. Recently, a website www.myengagementrings.co.uk is launched which enables its prospective visitors/customers not only buy engagement rings but also allow them to customize their engagement rings only. They can use easy to understand tools and design their engagement ring according to their preferences, at the comfort of their home. Now you can choose the special ring for the special person in your life and even tailor it to suit it to your beloved’s needs.

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