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The history of the wedding ring, and Engagement Rings, is a long and storied one. The rings have been worn by countless cultures all over the world for thousands of years—and to this day, they still hold an important place in our culture.
But where did these rings come from? And why did they become so important? Let's take a look at some of the interesting facts behind these two symbols |
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The Romans adopted the custom of wearing wedding rings around 400 BC, and they were worn until around 400 AD. They were also known as "love knots" because they were shaped like love hearts!
In medieval times, wedding rings were worn by men and women alike—but only royalty could wear them on their fingers (or else it would be considered bad luck). By 1000 AD most Europeans had begun wearing wedding bands instead of crowns. |