Traditional and Modern Wedding Rings

You may already be familiar with the fact that the wedding ring symbolizes perfect unity with no beginning and no end. For some, the wedding ring also represents holiness, peace, eternity, life, happiness and never ending love. Wedding rings from Daniel's Jewelers are a wonderful way to display your commitment to one another.

The oldest record of wedding rings comes from ancient Egypt, nearly 5,000 years ago. Some Egyptian brides wore a ring of hemp or rushes, which had to be replaced often. Wearing a ring as a public pledge to honor the marriage contract later became commonplace in Roman times. The Romans crafted wedding rings from iron to symbolize the permanence of marriage.

Gold rings set with gems were fashionable by medieval days. The popular gems were also symbolic: red rubies shared the color of the heart, and blue sapphires reflected the heavens. But the most coveted and powerful gem was the indestructible diamond. Gold rings are still today's favorite, with their lasting qualities of beauty and purity. And diamonds are still the most popular choice when adding stones to wedding rings.

In ancient times, wedding rings were worn only by women. Today, most men also wear a wedding band. In fact, a man's wedding band may be the only piece of jewelry he wears, other than a wristwatch. Therefore, you'll both want to consider this purchase carefully, reviewing the available options.

Through the years, you'll appreciate the richness of the design and the way your wedding ring catches the light, whether it's reflected from a gleaming polished surface or bouncing off the details of a more intricate design.