Pre-engagement ring

Appearance and Customization

• Designs of pre-engagement rings may vary, featuring hearts, entangled designs, and other designs.
• Bands can be made of materials like titanium, silver, gold, wood, glass, ceramic, bone, and plastic.
• Birthstones are commonly used in pre-engagement rings.
• Rings may be engraved with the names or nicknames of those in the relationship.
• Any design can be used for a pre-engagement ring.
• Pre-engagement rings are given as a commitment to a monogamous relationship before an engagement.
• It is advised to give a pre-engagement ring after about six months to a year of a relationship.
• In heterosexual couples, the man typically gives the ring, but it is not uncommon for the woman to give as well.
• Pre-engagement rings can be worn on any finger, but they are generally worn on the left ring finger.
• Some people wear pre-engagement rings on a necklace.

Historical Background

• Posie rings, engraved with romantic poems, were popular in 16th century England.
• Acrostic rings spelled out words using gemstones, such as 'regard' with ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, another ruby, and a diamond.
• Claddagh rings are another type of ring with a similar concept.
• The term 'promise ring' entered the jewelry dictionary in the 1970s.

Impact and Popularity

• Pre-engagement rings gained prominence in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
• Celebrities like the Jonas Brothers, Jordin Sparks, Teyana Taylor, and Selena Gomez popularized pre-engagement rings.
• Some companies have created franchise-branded pre-engagement rings, like Disney's Beauty and the Beast-themed rings.
• Some writers have mocked or expressed confusion about the concept of pre-engagement rings.
• Pre-engagement rings are considered more of a fashion accessory and are generally cheaper than engagement rings.

References

• Claire Coghlan's article explains the real meaning of promise rings.
• Susan Breslow Sardone's article discusses the meaning of promise rings.
• Love Bondings provides a guide on how to choose a pre-engagement ring.
• Ana Gabriela Verotti Farah's article explores relationships and ring wearing in Brazil.
• Various sources provide information on pre-engagement rings and their significance.

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