Why Do People Buy Diamond Engagement Rings?
Sunday, 3rd January 2010
Until the 15th Century only Kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the faceted diamonds (diamonds that produce sparkles with internally reflected light and shows off the "fire" of the stone) acquired their unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds that have a magic that nothing else can equal. Since the creation of diamonds they have been associated with romance and legend. The Greeks believed the fire in the diamond reflected the constant flame of love.
As such diamonds were and are symbols of love, they are also associated with power, wealth and social status. Ultimately diamonds have been with us for so many years, and with their lifespan of few million years they are very likely to remain with us too in upcoming centuries. Diamonds, as the saying goes, are forever and engagement rings made out of diamonds represent eternal love.
