When it comes to the precious stone that is the centerpiece of diamond engagement rings and men’s diamond rings, it is all of the above. Although diamonds have long been treasured for their hardness and rarity, they were not always beautiful to look at. It took centuries of trial and error before jewelers learned to create the exotic cuts such as the princess cut diamond engagement ring.

A Diamond…or a Lump of Coal?

The story of diamond rings starts hundreds of millions of years ago and miles beneath the earth’s surface. You are probably aware of the fact that petroleum and coal is formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived and died over half a billion years ago. These remains went under the earth over time, where they were subjected to preternatural geologic forces, which transformed them from organic matter into oil and coal.

The precious stones that are set in diamond engagement rings are formed the same way. The difference between a lump of coal and a diamond is one of degree – the geologic forces of heat and pressure that transforms organic carbon into gems that wind up as part of  diamond eternity bands are thousands of times greater. In fact, it is possible to turn coal into diamond, which is essentially what happens when artificial, industrial-grade diamonds are manufactured in a laboratory. (Theoretically, it is also possible for diamonds to turn back into coal, were they subjected to hard vacuum under a complex set of highly unlikely circumstances.)

Early Diamond Rings

Diamond jewelry had been around for awhile, but diamond engagement rings and wedding rings were pretty well unheard of before 1477, when Archduke Maximilian I of Austria presented one to Marie of Burgundy on the occasion of their wedding.

Diamond rings became popular during the Victorian Period, although the custom of presenting diamond engagement rings and the concept of mens diamond rings came along much later.

Today, the tradition is found almost everywhere in the Western world as well as Japan and India (where the bride usually wears a diamond toe ring).  Diamond engagement rings or eternity bands can be purchased as is, or can be created especially for the customer.

There are several reasons behind presenting designer wedding  and engagement rings  to your better half.  Most important of them is the look of the jewelry that has contemporary style and modern techniques while still maintaining the old-world craftsmanship that ensures the quality of the piece.  Made up of different metals, they are famous worldwide for their elegance and keen eye for elegance.  If it is a not an exaggeration of fact, every groom wants his bride to look like a princess.  Designer engagement rings rings and wedding bands can empower you to add a dazzling and glamorous effect for your engagement and on your wedding.

Quality and genuineness

While buying designer jewelry, make sure that you are buying it from a genuine dealer.  Be more cautious if you are buying it online.  Read reviews and customer feedbacks regarding the web store from where you are going to make the purchase. Friends who have purchased earlier can also be consulted. The rings you are going to buy needs to be qualitative and must have a unique look and feel.

Choice of your better half

You are buying the perfect gift for your better half. Hence, never forget to take her views before purchasing. Her choice, wearing habits and preference for stones also need to be given importance. That makes the right present for the right person of your life.

C. Sparkles

Last night after a pretty hectic day, I came home to a beautiful bouquet of flowers.  I thought to myself he knew just what I needed today.  Well I had no IDEA how much he was in tune with me.  I thanked him for the flowers and he said it was nothing and there was more in store for me.

What a lucky woman I am to have such a sweet and considerate boyfriend, I thought, but really didn’t know about his big plans.  He told me I didn’t have to worry about dinner because he’d already taken care of it.

Honestly I thought that was the highlight of the evening.  Until…..he asked me to be his wife and gave me a beautiful designer engagement ring!!!  Wow, I didn’t think he knew my taste that well!!  I was so floored at the lengths he went to find out what type of engagement ring I liked too.

I found out that he had been researching and probing my friends and family for insight on what he should get me for the momentous occasion.  Of all of the many styles and options out there he said that RITANI had an extensive variety of engagement rings and wedding bands, that he didn’t need to look any further once he found them.

I love my diamond engagement ring and I will be going back to our jeweler to choose RITANI wedding bands for the BIG DAY!!

Lucky Lady