How do I choose an engagement ring for a Church wedding?

 Engagement rings are exchanged not only in the registry office, but also in the Church – if the couple decided to hold a wedding ceremony and witness their Union before God. Many people wonder what engagement rings should be like. Let's talk about the nuances of choosing this jewelry.

Church traditions: consecration of jewelry, materials and cost of engagement rings

Engagement rings

The tradition of exchanging engagement rings at weddings developed in Christianity in the XV century. This order has been preserved to this day: first, the rite of betrothal is performed, when the priest puts on the engagement rings for the newlyweds and changes the jewelry three times, then the sacrament itself. Rings are consecrated right before the ceremony, you do not need to do this in advance.

Previously, it was customary to buy a silver ring for the groom, and a gold ring for the bride: women's jewelry, as a rule, cost more. Today, this Orthodox tradition is observed infrequently-engagement rings can be made of the same metal and have the same price. You can also use jewelry purchased for registration at the registry office – you don't have to buy a special set.

Rules for choosing engagement rings for wedding

1. Metal jewelry

Metal for the manufacture of such jewelry can be any, there are no strict rules. If you like classic products, pay attention to engagement rings made of 585-proof gold or 925-proof silver. This choice corresponds to the old Church tradition.

Jewelry made of white gold or platinum is more expensive, but it will also last longer-the products are durable, resistant to chemicals and do not fade. Engagement rings made of steel, titanium, and tungsten are also suitable for weddings. They are inexpensive, while durable, and retain their original appearance and Shine for a long time. There are two disadvantages: it is quite difficult to reduce or increase the size of such a ring, as well as to make an engraving.

2. Color of engagement rings

Gold and silver colors are classics of the jewelry genre. The combination of two or three fashionable metallic shades is also not prohibited-a combined engagement ring looks good on the ring finger.

But extravagant dark shades-black, brown-are undesirable for a festive ceremony. It is better to check in advance in the temple whether the wedding will be held with such rings.

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3. Ring design: options are acceptable and undesirable

The Church is not governed by the external execution of the engagement rings. These can be either simple smooth paired rings, or inlaid or openwork.

Strict laconic design is welcome – it is not customary to flaunt material well-being. But if you bring rings with rich decoration or precious stones to the temple, such jewelry will not become an obstacle to the performance of the sacrament.

Exclusive rings with skulls or animal figures will be out of place during the wedding. The choice of such decorations, rather, indicates the formal attitude of the spouses to the ceremony.

Signs associated with engagement rings

The Church denies any superstition, including the perception of the wedding ring as an object that can determine fate. Indeed, considering the main feelings, and not everyday accidents, you can easily refute the signs:

1. Smooth engagement rings guarantee a quiet married life, and openwork – full of quarrels and troubles. It is difficult to imagine that the design of jewelry affects characters so much.

2. the Fall of the wedding ring on the floor during the ceremony promises trouble for the spouses and even portends an early divorce. But anyone can drop jewelry on such an exciting day, even a priest – do not pay attention to such trifles.

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3. The Loss of the ring on the eve or after the wedding can also not portend a serious quarrel or infidelity. The loss of an item indicates inattention or absent-mindedness, not the feelings of the couple.

4. another superstition is associated with damage to the product: the engagement rings that allegedly burst shortly after the wedding predicts an early separation of the spouses. Do not think about the bad: low-quality materials or industrial defects should not affect the relationship.