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Wedding Ring History.
Did you know that:
• The first finger rings appeared in Egypt more than 5,000 years ago. To the Egyptians, a circle, having no beginning or end, signified eternity. Numerous 2,000-year-old rings have been unearthed at Pompeii, buried and preserved by lava flow. Early Hebrews placed the wedding ring on the index finger. In India, nuptial rings were worn on the thumb.
• In the Third Century B.C., Greek physicians believed that the vein of love, ran from the third finger directly to the heart (they didn't count the thumb). So it became the logical digit to carry a ring symbolizing affairs of the heart.
• On Aug. 17, 1477, Mary of Burgundy became the first bride-to-be to receive a diamond engagement ring. Fearing rejection, her betrothed, Maximilian of Austria, heeded counsel that the diamond would impress her.
• By the 17th Century, diamond engagement rings were all the rage in Europe. A bride's status was greatly reduced without one.
Comments
wow!
Pretty interesting stuff!
Posted by: Judah on August 15, 2006 9:40 AM
Well!I never know about that before. Quite interesting.
Posted by: MeryFoong on September 25, 2006 4:02 AM