How Diamond Jewelry Became Popular

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How Diamond Jewelry Became Popular
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• As with many customs of today, the origins of
  engagement rings can be traced back to Ancient
  Rome. The Gemological Institute of America says
  that Roman women wore rings of iron, copper, and
  even bone. They wore flint and bone to signify a
  business agreement or to show their love and
  obedience. Later, gold rings were found in
  Pompeii's ruins. This proves that shiny metal was
  the preferred material in common eras. Diamond
  jewelry was yet to come.

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• The official meaning of the engagement ring
  wasn't given until 850. Pope Nicholas I stated
  that engagement rings were a sign of a man's
  intention to marry and with gold, which was the
  most common material at the time for betrothal
  rings. In 1477, Archduke Maximilian from Austria
  proposed to Mary in Burgundy. This was the first
  time that diamonds were used on an engagement
  ring. It was the first known diamond jewelry to
  signify eternal love.

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• Although Archduke was the first person to
  propose using diamond jewelry like a ring, he
  wasn't a trendsetter. Diamond jewelry wasn't
  popularized until 1947, when De Beers, a British
  company that mined South African diamonds,
  launched an advertisement campaign. Diamond
  engagement rings rose in popularity thanks to the
  celebrity endorsements of Hollywood stars and the
  slogan "A diamond is forever". Diamon jewelry was
  now in!

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• We've seen a shift in the preferences for
  engagement rings over recent years. Diamond
  jewelry is not the only option, but it's becoming
  more popular yet again. Diamond jewelry has gone
  through its ups and downs but the reality is that
  diamond jewelry truly is forever.

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• Remember the 4 Cs when looking to buy a new
  diamond. Cut, color, clarity, and carat weight
  are the 4 most important things to take into
  account when it comes to diamonds. Visit your
  local jewelry store today and find out what
  diamond jewelry works best for you.