An engagement ring is one that, according to Western customs, takes to indicate its commitment to marry.
The ring is worn on the ring finger (which according to tradition contains amorist vein). The hand that traditionally takes depends on each area. In Hispanic countries are worn on the left hand
In Spain is worn on the right, except in Catalonia and Valencia. In Germany is worn on the left hand during the engagement and married right after.
Traditionally, it is offered by man as a gift to his girlfriend while or when she agrees to the marriage proposal. It represents a formal acceptance of future engagement.
Today, in the United States of America is becoming more common (though still not too extended), a woman buy an engagement ring to your partner at the time of the request.
In European countries both man and woman wear engagement rings. However, in these countries the groom’s ring is sometimes used as a wedding ring. Some men wear two rings, but it is rare. The bride usually received as wedding ring diamond ring.
In some regions of Spain groom traditionally receives a clock in response to engagement ring.
The engagement ring is usually present with a diamond, which means “desire of eternal love”. As the diamond a hard mineral and eternal, is meant by this type of rings what is expected in marriage.
The various sales channels an engagement ring have evolved with the times. Traditionally these pieces are purchased in local stores. However, today the network opens a world of possibilities for choosing and purchasing the ring.
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