What Is a Promise Ring and What Does It Symbolize?

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In the simplest of terms, a promise ring is a step up from dating. It shows the world that your heart belongs to another and that you’re devoted to protecting and nurturing that relationship. These days, a promise ring is most commonly given as a precursor to an engagement, but that is not always the case. “Some of my clients don’t necessarily believe in marriage, so they give 

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promise rings as a symbol of a long-lasting relationship,” says jeweler Benjamin Khordipour of Estate Diamond Jewelry. But if you are planning on getting hitched one day, why not just give the engagement ring and ride it out? Finances, age, and geography can all play a factor. A couple in medical school, for example, may have years to go before they 

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feel financially secure enough to pay down a diamond and major loans, or a couple with one member on a professional stint overseas may want to wait until they’re physically together to embark on an engagement.  And teenagers in love might not be mature enough to take on the more adult aspects of cohabitation and marriage. In these scenarios, a promise 

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ring serves as a placeholder for a future engagement without kickstarting the wedding planning process. Though it’s fair to think of a purity ring as a type of promise ring, the two are not entirely interchangeable. A purity ring is worn as an outward commitment to abstain from sex until marriage. A promise ring can hold that same meaning if this commitment is made 

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within the context of a relationship, but if it is a pledge made to oneself, one’s parents, or one’s religious institution, it is generally considered something separate.

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According to Khordipour, the concept of promise rings dates back to the Roman era. He says Romans were required to wait a certain amount of time before marrying, and they gave rings as a sign of commitment during that period. Next came the more romantic posy ring in the 14th century, which was worn as a symbol of affection between lovers. Sometimes spelled posey 

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or poesy, the posy ring was a band engraved with a short poetic phrase (often written in Latin or French) to signify romantic feelings.  In the 19th century, acrostic rings cleverly spelled out words like “regard” and “dearest” in gemstones.  (“Regard” was communicated with ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby, and diamond, while “dearest” consisted of a 

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diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, and tourmaline.)

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The short answer: there is no answer! Like engagement rings, promise rings are available in a variety of styles. The ring should be tailored to the wearer’s individual taste, but not so over-the-top that it can’t be worn every day.  Here are some popular trends in promise ring styles: – Smaller diamond rings. Large solitaires have long been associated with 

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engagements, but stones at 0.25ct and below are a common way to give a promise ring that indicates a future engagement. – Simple bands. Whether it’s set with gemstones, engraved with initials, or solely a precious metal, a band-style promise ring is a more subtle approach. – Birthstone rings. Giving the wearer his or her birthstone is ideal for 

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longevity, as the ring can be worn alongside an engagement ring later on. – Cluster rings. Several stones grouped together sparkle like an engagement ring without trying to stand in for one. “It bridges that gap,” says jeweler Melanie Casey. “It can be worn on either hand and doesn’t make people look engaged when they aren’t actually engaged.”

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