Emotions Run High With A Diamond Engagement Ring
When it comes to diamonds and diamond jewellery, passion and intrigue go hand in hand. Just think, what would make a sensible man give the woman he loves a diamond engagement ring that costs £3000, £5000 or sometimes much more? The reason is simple. A man gives his woman a diamond engagement ring to excite her passion! It isn't just the ring; it's about the diamonds, which, for centuries, have been renowned for their ability to awaken excitement and passion. Blame it on the rarity of diamonds, their value, the way they capture light and sparkle to give a cold, bright fire in a way that no other precious gem can do.
The Cullinan Diamond
Most men choose a diamond ring that holds a one-carat diamond. Sometimes even larger - two or three carats but imagine the passions aroused by the Cullinan diamond. The Cullinan Diamond discovered in 1905 in South Africa is the largest diamond ever found, weighing in at 3,106 carats. Much too big for an engagement ring and owned by British royalty. That is a diamond that will never be found in a diamond engagement ring! As part of the British crown jewels, it is on display at the Tower of London.
The Origins Of Diamond Engagement Rings
The Greek word for a diamond is 'adamas', meaning 'unconquerable', a good description for the properties of diamond and says everything about what a diamond is and what it means in our culture. Ever since the first diamonds were found, cut and polished into jewellery, diamonds have been fought over, traded, worshipped, stolen and used to cast magic spells. With their long and complex history, you might imagine that diamonds were equally complex. But that is not true! For all their fire, sparkle and beauty, diamonds are among the simplest of objects consisting of pure carbon. You might even think of diamonds as closely related to the ordinary, inexpensive pencil made with the same material in a different form.
Diamond Engagement Rings As Love Tokens
Humans have presented each other with love tokens since the fall of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. The most valuable objects have been those which were forbidden or extremely rare. A diamond engagement ring makes an ideal love token, not because they are forbidden to us (fortunately) but because of diamonds' rarity and permanence. A diamond will not change colour, oxidise, or break. It will look the same in 50 or 5000 years as it does today. It represents our hope for the permanence of love itself. Although a love token can take many forms, there is nothing to compare with a diamond to capture the imagination and the heart of both the giver and recipient of a diamond. A fine diamond touches the souls of both men and women.
The Symbolism Of Diamonds
For thousands of years, diamonds were thought to make the possessor of the gem more courageous and more likely to be victorious against their enemies. On the other hand, notwithstanding their power, diamonds were also seen as symbols of both innocence and modesty, making them an ideal symbol of femininity. When diamonds were set in gold and worn on the wearer's left side, diamonds were thought to drive away the spirits hidden in nightmares and quieten savage beasts.
The Dazzle of Diamonds In Hollywood, Bollywood And Modern Culture
The magic of a diamond engagement ring is, these days, tied into popular culture such as movies and music videos. Diamonds are filmed in and associated with glamourous locations such as London, Los Angles, Hollywood, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, and other desirable places. Diamond engagement rings are featured in scenes in many famous movies. They are always the star of the scene, large, beautifully designed, and opulently desirable. We associate diamond engagement rings with the millionaires, princes, thieves, and movie stars seen in movies, videos, photographs, and paintings.
A Diamond Engagement Ring Is A Gift Of Imagination
A diamond, for all its fire, rarity and beauty, is no more than a symbol. The insensitive among us might say 'it's just a stone', and they would be right. But a diamond is so much more. Because a diamond engagement ring is always a costly item, it represents the sacrifice that a man is willing to make for his woman. That is why few women are happy to receive an engagement ring with a tiny diamond at its centre. It is why she will be even less happy to receive an engagement ring that looks like it contains a diamond, only to find out that it is a cheap imitation. Women appreciate the sacrifices that their men make on their behalf. It is why women are proud to wear their engagement ring every day throughout their lives. They are pleased to be valued highly and wear a token that tells the world how her man loves her and wants her.
Perhaps the days of a man automatically buying an engagement ring costing three or more times his monthly salary are gone. Maybe choosing the engagement ring is often a shared one, but the symbolism remains. We still want to buy the best and largest that we can find within our responsibly chosen budget. With all that, we still want to choose a love token that will inspire the imagination, love and passion of the women that we love, that we want to make a life and family with.
We Want To Inspire You And Arouse The Passions Of Your Lover!
At All Diamond, we understand that the world has changed in many ways and over just a few short months. Our designers and craftsmen know what you want and what you need. Our collections of diamond engagement rings will fire up your imagination and inspire the emotions that you want to enjoy from your lover, life partner, and soon to be wife!
