In 860 A.D., Pope Nicholas I decreed that an engagement ring become a required statement of nuptial intent. He insisted the engagement rings be made of gold to signify financial sacrifice on the part of the prospective husband. The tradition of the diamond engagement ring comes from the 15th century Venetians. Because the diamond is the hardest and most enduring substance in nature it was believed the engagement and marriage would last forever.
lilpiggy742
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very interesting!
VickiR510
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THATS TOTALLY WHAT MY RING STANDS FOR!
PoppedInASnap
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awww thats what fh said after he proposed!
PoppedInASnap
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he also said a heart because i have his heart
VickiR510
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he also said a heart because i have his heart<3
THAT SWEET. AWWWWWW
shell1879
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he also said a heart because i have his heart<3
awwwwwwwww so sweet
Fall BZ 2009
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Interesting!
Marissa09Bride
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Yay for the Pope and the Venetians for our lovely sparkly rings!
lanamanitta
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I thought it was because Marilyn Monroe decreed that
'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend'
RobNCyn
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Wow!! I definately did not know that!
Now . . . what IF my Fh did not pay for the ring?? B/c it was inherited? He is showing no financial sacrifice!! (LOL)
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interesting
queensora1980
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Posted by lanamanitta
I thought it was because Marilyn Monroe decreed that
