Before I met my spouse, neither one of us believed in fantastical notions like love at first sight, finding “the one” or the concept of true and everlasting bliss. That changed very quickly after our first date and things progressed rapidly after this first encounter.
A few weeks later, still and always blissfully in love, we were at the “meeting of the parents” stage. I recall a tale about how disappointed I was that I never received a class ring. My future spouse quickly disappeared into a hallway at the parent’s house and reappeared with a high school ring. Ironically enough, my love’s birthstone is a diamond, yet my birthstone, a beautiful blue (our favorite color) sapphire was set inside an adorned band of silver and it slid onto my finger like a perfectly fitted glove.
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This presentation was like a sign from the universe of our ultimate destiny that we would always be together. Later I presented my soon-to-be spouse a promise ring, a simple silver, braided piece that was humble, yet meaningful, with a promise that we’d eventually wed. Since we’d only been dating a few short months, an engagement ring seemed too premature, but this life-long promise and commitment was still in our hearts and ultimate future.
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How interesting! It's amazing to see how things evolve over time, even marriage. And what an awesome giveaway!
This was such an interesting read. It's amazing to see the history of something that you've always taken for granted.
How interesting! I never thought of a promise ring more than just for those that are going to get married. I never really understood the promise ring but this definitely helps a lot. Very informative.
I remember several of my friend's sporting promise rings when we were in high school. You could barely see some of those diamonds. They've come a long way and I love the one pictured here. It's so beautiful.
It is amazing to see how things have changed over the years, rings are definitely part of the modern commitment although other little things come into play that are very personal I think as well.
I love that loaves of bread were once a sign of commitment. I still love a good loaf of bread, honestly.
I never would have guessed that bread was a sign of love!!! It is amazing how much things change through out time.
This is really interesting. It really is amazing how things have changed over time. I wonder what will come next.
There is so much here I didn't know! I really love learning new things and new things about marriage is very cool.
I love have things have progressed over the years! I think a promise ring, regardless if you are already married, would be a totally awesome gift!