difference between engagement ring and promise ring
What is the difference between an engagement ring and a promise ring; the actual rings themselves? Could I give an engagement ring as a promise ring? Would it have to be an engagement ring with a different stone or could it just be an engagement ring and I call it a promise ring? Ex: Calling a Tacori a promise ring. (My girlfriend's birthday is June 29th and I wanted to get her a promise ring).
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Re: [Quentin] difference between engagement ring and promise ring
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Dear Quentin:
As per "The Bride's Book of Wedding Traditions", The name "promise ring" (and the idea behind it) didn't come about until recent years (in the 1990s). It is a custom mostly (but not entirely) followed by Christians, and is a way for young couples to promise that someday (usually at no set date), they will marry. A promise ring (a sort of pre-engagement ring) usually assumes the marriage will take place more than a year from the time of giving. The promise ring comes before the engagement ring, which is given when the couple is ready to begin planning their wedding.
So, now that we know what a promise ring is and what makes it different from an engagement ring let's explore the rest of your questions.
They type of ring given (choice of stone and style) is one of those "gray areas" that doesn't have a definitive answer. It's all about personal choice. I would imagine that you'd select a less expensive ring for the promise ring and name it as such when giving the gift.
The type of ring you give will bear your own idea of the symbolism the ring carries and the meaning of the "promise". Obviously, you will need to include discussion as you present this gift. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
difference between engagement ring and promise ring
