"THE ENGAGEMENT RING IS THE FIRST LINK IN THE CHAIN OF MARRIAGE LIFE ...". WHAT YOU SAY, BUT THE GOAT OF BARS WAS INFORMED IN WEDDING! RING EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES - CULMINATION OF WEDDING CEREMONY. A DEEP SYMBOLISM IS HIDDEN IN IT AND HIDES A LOT OF PEOPLE'S SIGNS WITH A MANY-HISTORY HISTORY.
Tribute to ancient traditions
Experts say that the tradition of giving and wearing wedding rings has more than five thousand years, and it originated in ancient Egypt. The circle, as can be seen from the hieroglyphs, symbolized eternity, that is, the promise that life together will continue after death. Shepherds and lotus-gatherers at that time weaved "symbols of fidelity" out of the reeds, while wealthier citizens could afford metal jewelry. By the way, it is to the Egyptians that we owe the custom of wearing a marital symbol on the ring finger. The inhabitants of the Nile Valley knew the anatomy of the body well and were convinced that from it the main artery (and according to some sources, the nerve - ed.) Stretches straight to the heart. As a result, all therapeutic ointments and balms that save from colds and other ailments were applied only with this finger.
However, they began to give a metal ring for a wedding in Ancient Rome as a promise of the groom to support his future wife and take care of her. In the 9th century, the Pope approved the rule of using rings in the Christian wedding ceremony: they symbolized fidelity, love and unity of souls.
If we talk about Slavic traditions, then in pagan times in Russia, the rings were associated with the solar deity Yarila. The bridegroom gave the bride a golden ring that carries the masculine or solar principle, and the bride gave the beloved a silver ring, or the personification of lunar energy. Joining together, they helped the spouses "establish" a joint life.
It is worth noting that initially our ancestors gave each other both wedding and wedding rings. The first is at the time of the engagement, as a sign of the seriousness of the intention to marry. The second - directly during the wedding ceremony. In 1755, under Empress Catherine the Second, engagement and wedding ceremonies were combined, and the words “engagement” and “wedding” became synonymous.
In turn, the United States went the other way, which, as you know, is today the world leader in the "consumption" of wedding rings. A significant role in the country's jewelry history is given to the Tiffany & Co House, founded in the middle of the 19th century, in 1837. Thanks to him, presenting an engagement ring with a large diamond sandwiched by six platinum teeth became the rule of good form in the New World. This tradition is carefully preserved to this day!
Omens
Perhaps so many signs and beliefs are not associated with any jewelry as with a wedding ring. For example, it is believed that if the newlyweds chose smooth rings, then family life will be calm and serene, without a single pebble on a shared path. At the same time, richly decorated rings promise a young family prosperity and abundance. It is considered a good omen to buy marriage symbols in one place and at the same time: then they will bind you forever.
If you still decide to choose jewelry with a stone, we recommend remembering their symbolic meanings: amethyst personifies sincerity, carnelian brings happiness, agate - longevity, topaz promises fidelity. If you crave passionate love, pay attention to a ruby jewel, hope for eternal feelings - a diamond. Don’t let anyone measure your rings, or better yet, fill them with water a few days before the ceremony and put them in the freezer. They will fasten together so much that nothing will break your marriage bond!
Secret signs
By the design of the rings chosen by the groom, all guests at the wedding can learn a lot about his character and preferences. Thus, conservative young people choose a thin ring 25 mm wide. They expect to live with their spouse “happily ever after” and grow old surrounded by numerous children and grandchildren.
A wide and massive ring is an "anchor" for the chosen one. As a rule, it says that the groom is not sure of the seriousness of the intentions of the future wife and therefore wants to ring her. At the same time, jewelry with patterns and stones is a sign that the young husband wants to refresh the relationship, make them more vivid and passionate.
NEWLYWEDS NOTICE
- On the day of the wedding, the engagement ring should be the bride’s only gold jewelry. All precious metals should prefer jewelry.
- Anyone who touches the engagement ring on their wedding day will soon be engaged. It is better to give an empty case to the bridesmaid, who wants to get married most of all. And then her desire will certainly come true.
- Rings that are inherited, in particular, received from the gold anniversaries of marriage, are considered lucky
AUTUMN WEDDINGS
Weddings that take place in the fall are traditionally considered the most beautiful. In Russia, it was customary to play autumn weddings during the agrarian calm, in Indian summer. We especially tried to coincide with the celebration of the Feast of the Protection of the Holy Virgin (October 14), when "it was laid in the bins and the field was groomed"
