Since it's the holiday season and lots couples are getting engaged, I thought I'd share some history with you!
"The practice of giving or exchanging engagement rings began in 1477 when Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond ring as an engagement present." (source)
photo : corbis
Happy Saturday SITS Sharefest!
ReplyDeleteCool trivia about the engagement ring. I didn't know that.
Frannie
Nice one! He's the one to blame for the wedding ring obsession of millions!! :)
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Happy New SITSyear from Cairo!
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have a great SITS Saturday Sharefest!
http://BLOGitse.blogspot.com
What a great post! Happy belated New Year! Stopping by from SITS!
ReplyDeleteNow I know who to thank for my beautiful ring!
"Conscious Bride" is great! Really eye-opening. I'm so glad I'm reading this before our big day. I think it's going to help me know what to expect emotionally as the wedding approaches. I hope you enjoy it too! Happy New Year!
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