The History of the Wedding Ring

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The wedding ring, whether or not as a trio ring wedding set, is a ubiquitous symbol of love, devotion, and faith. However, not many know how the concept of a wedding ring originated and why it is significant. The wedding ring has a long and mysterious history, and has evolved from humble beginnings. The concept of a wedding ring has been around for centuries, and is now a mainstay within most cultures and religions today. It is the most prominent symbol of the institution of marriage, but many don’t know the true meaning or beginnings of it and simply take the ritual for granted.

The wedding ring has roots in Ancient Egypt, where the custom was established of placing a ring on the finger of the bride, as a sign that the groom had confidence in the ability of the woman to take care of his house. These first wedding rings were made of reeds and plants growing on the banks of the river Nile, which were twisted and braided into shape.

In the Middle Ages, marriage was largely a financial arrangement, and the wedding ring served as a crude sort of deposit on the bride. Arrangements for weddings were made far in advance, so the groom presented the bride and her parents with a valuable wedding ring as a sign that he was committed to the marriage and would not back down. The family would safeguard the ring until the wedding, when the ring would be presented to the bride.

The ritual carried on but gained momentum in the 9th Century when Pope Nicolas I made a gold ring a wedding requirement as a way to show wealth to prove the groom’s ability to care for a wife. The first recorded diamond engagement ring dates back to 1477, and was given to Mary of Burgandy by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. At this time, diamonds were considered to have almost magical powers to help make the marriage more stable and pure.

While engagement rings have been around for centuries, the men’s wedding band is only a recent trend. The men’s wedding band gained momentum during World War II, when men who were faced with separation from their brides wore rings as reminders of their commitment to their loved ones. While the first wedding bands were simple gold rings, they today tend to be intricate and diamond studded to help signify the level of commitment the man has to his wife.

While the origins and the significance of the wedding ring has evolved drastically over time, the core message remains the same. A wedding ring is proof of a commitment, selflessness, and devotion. Each person and each couple has a different take on the ritual, and try to find ways to personalize their experience. For example, many customers at My Trio Rings request that their rings be engraved with a personalized message. This helps make couples feel more involved in the process, and shows an extra level of caring and commitment to their loved one.

No matter what your motivations and aspirations for your upcoming wedding, My Trio Rings has a wide selection of diamond and gold his and her wedding ring sets. To help ensure that your experience happens exactly the way you always pictured it, we are happy to customize your experience for you. This includes custom engraving, unique ring boxes, and the ability to mix and match wedding ring sets to come up with the combination that works best for you. Whatever your concerns, feel free to contact us to help you write your own wedding ring history.

 

Why Buy a His and Her Wedding Ring Set?

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Presenting the one you love with a wedding trio set is a great idea for many reasons. Purchasing a wedding ring set from My Trio Rings allows you to purchase all three rings you need at once, saving you time and money. Also, the act of purchasing and presenting all three wedding rings at once shows your partner that you are responsible and dedicated.

Before the conception of wedding ring sets, someone looking to propose would first buy an engagement ring. However, after the proposal, the person would have to browse through countless more rings to find suitable wedding bands, which often wouldn’t match with the original engagement ring.

To make the process simpler and to allow for matching designs, trio ring sets were invented. Through this invention, three wedding rings, which include the engagement ring, the original engagement ring, the men’s wedding band, and the women’s wedding band, would be created at the same time, and packaged together. This invention meant that the designs would always match, and would be consistent in terms of diamond cut and quality.

Trio wedding ring sets have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade, and it isn’t hard to see why. Through economies of scale, it is cheaper for manufacturers to design and create all three rings at once, rather than to manufacture, package and retail each item individually. Because producing and selling a trio ring set allows for significantly lower manufacturing, packaging, and retailing costs, consumers are able to purchase a trio ring set for much cheaper than they would be able to purchase wedding rings of similar quality separately. Thus, while price shouldn’t be the only consideration when looking for wedding rings, a wedding can be an extremely expensive event, so it certainly helps to get a great deal on the rings themselves.

Another reason why trio rings have become so popular, is that it is also much easier for a consumer to purchase all three wedding rings at once rather than individually shopping for each ring. The customer only has to visit one retailer, and choose one style and type of ring he wants. For those we are about to get engaged, the convenience and time savings that purchasing a trio ring set allows is priceless.

Thousands of happily married couples have already chosen to purchase trio ring wedding sets as the symbols of their love and commitment. Take a look at our testimonials as proof that a matching ring set is the way to go when looking to purchase rings, and when you’re convinced, browse the diamond and gold ring selection at MyTrioRings.com for affordable yet excellent wedding trio ring sets.

 

A Second Chance on a Wedding Ring

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A glamorous wedding is something that many girls fantasize about from a very young age. They picture a fancy and classy affair from the start to the finish, with the most lavish and expensive food and accessories. However, a luxurious and pricey event is often not feasible, especially since many couples choose to get married in their early twenties, when they are unlikely to have a lot of money saved up. While most girls dream of a valuable diamond engagement ring, many can’t afford the costs associated with one. However, there is a rising trend today of a wedding ring upgrade, or a second wedding ring, to compensate for this.

It makes a great deal of sense that while every girl wants to show off a gold engagement ring studded with an enormous diamond on her finger to all her friends, it isn’t realistic for a young  couple. Usually, the person buying the ring will spend all they can to get the best ring they can afford according to their budget.  It’s usually said that an engagement ring should cost anywhere from two to six months of salary. For someone in their early twenties, this means that they can’t afford to spend a great deal of money, and the couple will usually settle for a ring that is good enough.

However, just because a couple settled for a decent ring when they just got married doesn’t mean that they have to stay with that ring for the rest of their lives. There is a rising trend today of couples purchasing second rings for their spouse to make up for the ring they had to settle for when they first got married. This gesture makes a great deal of sense because years after a marriage, the couple usually is earning more money and has more money saved up to buy the ring of their dreams. A request for an upgrade is usually well received by a spouse, and is seen as a symbol of the love that has strengthened between the two over time.

Even more, instead of simply purchasing an upgrade wedding ring as a symbol of their undying love, more and more couples today are choosing to renew their vows after 10, 25, or 50 years together. A wedding vow renewal ceremony often includes the exchange of a new set of engagement rings and wedding bands as a reaffirmation of the original exchange of rings. The renewal of vows is a public way of saying that if you had the chance, you wouldn’t hesitate to get married to your loved one all over again.

 

Getting Your Hands on Gold

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Gold Gold

We’ve all purchased a chocolate candy bar from a vending machine, but have you ever dreamed of purchasing gold from a vending machine? Well, now you can. According to a CNN.com article last week, German company named Gold-to-go is rapidly making gold bar vending machines, and opened its first gold dispensing machine in May.  This machine comes about as a result of high demand for physical gold as a safe way to safeguard cash in an uncertain economy. Much the same way people have been purchasing gold and diamond jewelry as an investment for hundreds of years now, a gold vending machine gives people the satisfaction of knowing their money is safely in their hands.

Patrizio Locatelli, the owner of SE 6, a company in Italy that pays people cash for their gold jewelry and gold items, said that “When you see exchange rates going up and down every day with the euro under so much pressure and stocks decreasing, this gold machine seemed like a very sound idea. In times like these you must think of somewhere else to put your money, and physical gold still has a great appeal for everyone.”

With gold prices at an all time high of about $1,250 an ounce, it isn’t hard to see the truth in Locatelli’s words. The demand for gold has grown rapidly and very consistently, and this is because gold is commonly seen as a “safe-haven asset,” meaning that it actually gains value in an uncertain economy. This is because while banks can fail and currencies can rapidly increase or decrease in value, gold will always be the primary form of currency and investment in any sort of economy.

How can the average investor, who can’t afford $1,250 gold bars, get into investing in gold? As highlighted in a previous blog article, gold jewelry was first created as a way to tangibly hold onto and safeguard money. By turning gold into jewelry such as gold rings, bracelets and necklaces, people had the safety and assurance of knowing their money was safe in their hands, and not left to the mercy of an unpredictable economy. By purchasing jewelry, you are not only showing others you have money, but that you are smart enough to invest it in something you can turn into cash in bad times, unlike that plasma TV or new car that will lose their value days after you take them home from the store.

Simply put, gold is the easiest and safest way to invest your money. Those who can’t afford to buy a lot of it can’t lose by purchasing jewelry from a trusted vendor. Whether you are purchasing a gold wedding ring to propose to your significant other, or are purchasing a diamond bracelet for your dad on father’s day, gold, in any size, shape or form, is a smart way to show your love.  And until your next visit to Dubai or Germany, the first two places with gold vending machines, gold jewelry is a great place to start.

Visit the collection on www.MyTrioRings .com to browse a wide selection of 14k Gold diamond wedding ring sets. The wedding ring sets include a diamond engagement ring, women’s wedding band, and a men’s wedding band, made with either traditional yellow,  or white gold. With prices for wedding ring set starting at $379 for an affordable 14K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Trio Wedding Ring Set, and going up to  $1,400 for a stunning 14K white gold 1 2/5 Carat Diamond Trio Wedding Ring Set. The rings can be purchased in a traditional wedding trio set, or individually by special request.

 

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