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Offering an engagement ring at the time of the marriage proposal is a unique and emotional moment. The engagement ring , through its symbolism, seals a commitment between the bride and groom. If this jewel can be a simple ring, like a wedding ring, it is often surmounted by a precious stone. However, choosing the stone that will adorn the engagement ring is far from easy. Diamond or sapphire? Emerald or ruby? Depending on the stone chosen, it corresponds to a personality and has a meaning.

HISTORY OF THE ENGAGEMENT RING

If we find in certain writings the origin of the engagement ring in prehistoric, Egyptian or ancient rites, it is in the Middle Ages that its meaning is proven. At the time, it was by means of a simple iron ring that his love for a woman was publicly formalized. It was then in the 15th century, within the nobility, that we see the appearance of engagement rings adorned with diamonds and then with precious stones. Since then, jewelers have continued to offer increasingly varied and majestic engagement rings.

WHICH STONE TO CHOOSE FOR AN ENGAGEMENT RING?

Symbol of purity and eternity, the diamond is mostly chosen to adorn an engagement ring. However, it is quite possible to choose another precious stone such as ruby, sapphire or even emerald.

The diamond, the essential stone for a solitaire engagement ring

The diamond is the most traditional of the precious stones chosen to adorn the engagement ring. It symbolizes purity, eternal love, peace and innocence. In ancient times, the diamond was given the power to protect against diseases, poisons and also enemies.

The quality and value of the diamond are determined using the 4 C method: Carat, Cut, Clarity, Color, or, in French, the size of the diamond, its weight, its color and its purity.

The carat (cts) is the unit used to measure the weight of a stone: it is equivalent to 0.20 grams. Size is also key, as is color. Thus, the more colorless the diamond, the higher quality it is judged to be. Its color is illustrated by letters ranging from D – perfectly colorless – to Z. Finally, its purity is measured according to its inclusions: the fewer the diamond has, the purer it is.

Sapphire, a blue gemstone for a fashionable ring

Meaning "the most beautiful thing" in ancient Greek, the sapphire symbolizes fidelity, truth, wisdom, happiness and peace. A promise of confidence, the sapphire is one of the most traded precious stones in the world. Engagement rings adorned with sapphire have come back into fashion since the engagement of Kate Middleton and Prince William. The latter had indeed offered him a magnificent Burmese sapphire. Note that the brighter the blue of the sapphire, the more expensive it is.

The ruby ​​for an engagement ring in the colors of love and passion

The intense red of the ruby ​​symbolizes love, happiness and passion. Long associated with power, the ruby ​​also represents courage and vitality. A rare gemstone, ruby ​​is particularly sought after for jewelry, starting with engagement rings.

The emerald, for a precious and original engagement ring

The “heart of stone” symbolizes love, fertility and hope. A compromise between tradition and originality, the emerald is appreciated for its splendid green color. As one of the most fragile gemstones, it is often rectangular or octagonal in shape on rings, in order to better resist shocks.