Diamonds have always been the first choice to be studded in wedding rings and engagement rings. With the luxurious addition in customs and traditions and encouraged by jewelry trade rings are exchanged representing the past present and future of a relationship. A pre-wedding ring –engagement ring is given usually to commit acceptance of eternal marital relationship. The idea expands with the presenting of promise rings or eternity rings that signify the serious courting relationships.

Wedding Tradition in Europe encourages engraving of spouses name on wedding ring and date of marriage too. This custom makes the wedding ring sentimentally intended for the auspicious occasion only. In Indian cultural marriages, we too have ring exchanging custom on the engagement ceremonies or ring ceremonies. As Gold is known to be the symbol of purity, Indian customs emphasis on gold jewelry or gemstone jewelry as a betrothal present given to the bride.

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