The Ultimate Promise Rings Guide!
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WHAT
IS A PROMISE RING?
Promise ring definition.
While there are many versions of the promise ring definition -- it
can basically be defined by one simple statement:
A promise ring is a piece of jewelry given when an agreement or
oath has been made between two people and the ring is meant as a memento
of that commitment.
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- Religious promise rings
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 Engraved
- Posey promise rings
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THE
MEANING OF PROMISE RINGS Friendship or Love?
As stated earlier, the promise ring meaning translates into many different
interpretations. Reference the following examples of the different meaning
of promise rings and reasons to exchange or wear a particular promise
ring:
- Pre-Engagement
Promise Rings:
A promise of engagement is one of the most popular reasons
why couples exchange promise rings. To put this in the simplest of
terms: a promise ring symbolizes the commitment you'll be getting engaged.
This ring is then followed by the engagement ring which promises you'll
get married.
The process of dating; then going steady; followed by engagement and
finally marriage has become a progression of commitment in stages for
couples today.
For instance, when our grandparents were young -- a boy gave his girlfriend
his class ring to wear around her neck on a chain and asked her to “go
steady” with him. Many couples are using promise rings today
in a similar fashion.
- Purity
promise rings or chastity promise rings:
Promise rings for sexual abstinence are quite popular now among teenagers.
Many teens wear the ring as a symbol of their promise to remain pure
until marriage. On their wedding night, the couple may choose to present
the promise rings that they have been wearing to each other as gifts
to celebrate their sexual union.
- Fidelity
or Monogamy Promise Rings:
are often exchanged between couples who are not engaged or married
but want to seal their mutual promise of fidelity and monogamy.
- Religious
promise rings or Christian promise ring:
In today’s trying times, the spiritual type promise ring is always
a popular choice. These promise rings may include a Spiritual, Christian
or Religious symbol such as a dove, cross, crucifix, praying hands,
etc. The wearer of this type of promise ring is making a pledge to
have “faith in a power greater than themselves”.
- Custom
promise rings make great friendship rings:
Rings have been exchanged as tokens of friendship for centuries. A
custom promise ring may be something that links the friends to an eternal
pact of kinship. For example, maybe the friends share a love of dolphins,
cats or even a sporting event. To symbolize this shared interest, a
custom promise ring could be fabricated to delineate the commonalities
of the friendship.
- Substance
Abstinence Promise Rings:
The Greek word "amethystos" can be loosely translated as "not
drunken". Centuries ago, Amethyst was considered to be a very
strong antidote against drunkenness. Today, the amethyst gemstone still
symbolizes sobriety, and is therefore the perfect gemstone to have
for a substance abstinence promise ring. Sobriety promise rings with
spiritual connections and/or the amethyst gemstone are suitable for
all types of substance sobriety including; alcohol abuse & drug
abuse, food addiction, gambling or sexual addictions.
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MEN'S
PROMISE RINGS
Is there such a thing as a “male promise ring”?
The answer is -- Yes! Promise rings for men are very popular! While
any design of ring will do -- if you are looking for a more masculine
promise ring – try a Celtic, Claddagh or Greek Key style. These
rings can be purchased in a jewelry promise ring set or individually.
The symbolism surrounding them is very meaningful as well:
- Celtic promise ring: a series of intricate
woven knots that make one continuous, unbroken line symbolizing the
hope of eternal life. This symbol has come to be accepted as a talisman
of longevity.
- Claddagh promise ring: the heart in the
center of the design represents love, the hands that surround it represent
friendship, and the crown at the top (if present) is symbolic of fidelity.
- Greek promise rings: Greek key, the classic
traditional Greek design meaning eternity.
POSEY RINGS
Renaissance promise rings with romance & style.
The word 'Posey' has the same meaning as: Promise, Poesy, Posy, and
Posie.
- The name Posey is a combination of the words poem and essay.
The idea to engrave promise rings reaches as far back in time as ancient
Egypt. They became quite popular in the 16th and 17th centuries and
the Posey ring is often referred to in Shakespeare's plays.
- Poesy rings are a type of engraved band exchanged between
lovers or friends and inscribed with romantic sentiments or meaningful
dates and/or sayings.
PROMISE
RING POEM
Eight different languages, many different phrases!
There are many variations of promise ring poems to engrave promise rings
with. Here are a few of the more popular inscriptions that have withstood
the test of time:
FRENCH:
A MA VIE DE COER ENTIER - My whole heart
for my whole life
A VILA MON COER, GARDI LI MO – Here
is my heart, guard it well
AMOR MEUS - My Love
AUTRE NE VEUIL - No one -- but you
DE M'AMOUR SOIEZ SURE -- Of my love be
sure
EN BIEN EMER - Encircled with love
J'AIME ET J'ESPERE - I love and I hope
MON COER AVEZ - My heart you have
NE WEIL AYMER AUTRE QUE VOUS -- Do not
wish to love any other
PAR GRANT AMOUR -- For my greatest love
PENCEZ DE MOY -- Think of me
POR TOUS JOURS -- For all days
POUR AMOUR SAY DOUC -- For love so sweet
PUR LE MEUX -- For the best
TOUT POUR BIEN -- For all that is good
UNE DEZIRE -- My one desire
VOUS ET NUL AUTRE -- You and no other
ENGLISH:
ALL I REFUSE AND THEE I CHUSE
FAITHLES TO NONE YET FAITHFUL TO ONE
FORGET ME NOT
IN THY BREAST MY HEART DOTH REST
LOVE IS ENOUGH
MANY ARE THE STARRS I SEE, YET IN MY EYE, NO STARR LIKE THEE
I AM MY BELOVED'S AND MY BELOVED IS MINE
LATIN:
SEMPER AMEMUS -- Our love is forever
AMOR VINCIT OMNIA -- Love conquers all
CARPE DIEM -- Seize the Day
LIBERI VIVAS -- May you live carefree
HEBREW:
ASK AFTER THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM
I AM MY BELOVED'S AND MY BELOVED IS MINE
MAZEL TOV -- Marital "good luck' ring
GERMAN:
ER KRUSSE MIT SEINES MUNDES -- He kisses
me with the kisses of his mouth
MYN GENYST -- My heart
CHRISTIAN:
1 CORINTHIANS
GOD FOR ME PROVIDED THEE
GOD UNITE BOTH IN LOVE
WITH THIS RING, I THEE WED
SPANISH:
NO TENGO MAS QUE DARTE -- I have nothing
more to give you but my heart
ITALIAN:
MANI IN FEDE -- Hands Together in Faith
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WHICH
FINGER DOES A PROMISE
RING GO ON?
Promise ring etiquette!
Which finger you wear a promise ring on depends entirely on what type
of pledge you are making.
Again, make sure you and the person exchanging promise rings understand
what the ring will symbolize.
There is no such thing as a hard and fast rule to wearing a promise
ring – do whatever you feel comfortable with. Here are a few suggestions
on how you may choose to wear a promise ring:
- Friendship promise rings or custom promise rings (non-romantic):
Any finger, however, because these rings are exchanged between non-romantic
friends, you may not want to wear it on the left ring finger so that
there is no misconception of romance.
- Pre-engagement promise rings:
Left or right ring finger. Traditionally, a pre-engagement promise
ring would be worn on the left hand. Many people wear the ring on
their left hand ring finger and then move it to the right hand ring
finger once they receive their actual engagement ring.
- Chastity or purity promise ring:
Any finger is appropriate.
- Religious promise rings or Christian promise rings:
Any finger is appropriate.
- Fidelity or monogamy promise rings: Left
hand or right hand ring finger, however the left hand ring finger is
considered more symbolic.
- Claddagh promise ring:
Claddagh rings can be worn in several ways, each of which symbolizes
something:
- Worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward – it
means that the wearer’s heart is free.
- Worn on the right hand with the heart turned inward – it
means that the wearer’s heart is taken.
- Worn on the left hand, it means that the wearer has made a promise
of love and fidelity.
THE HISTORY
OF PROMISE RINGS
Legend & Lore
There are several tales relating to promise ring history. Since the
beginning of time, rings have been used symbolically in many different
ways. Some interesting examples of the history of the promise ring include:
- In sixteenth century England, uncut diamond crystals were set into "scribbling
rings". Couples who exchanged these rings used the points of the
exposed diamonds to delineate or imprint romantic writings in windows,
glass or mirrors that would be forever etched in loving memory.
- Kissing the Pope’s ring is a symbol of faith and respect for
the Catholic Church. Also, many Bishops, Priests and Nuns wear rings
as a pledge of their spiritual commitment to the church.
- In 1177, two major European authorities signed a peace treaty in
Venice that marked the end of the centuries-old battle between the
Papal State and the Empire. To this day, this historic event is commemorated
in different parts of the world by tossing a ring into the waters on
Ascension morning (the 40th day after Easter – which celebrates
the Ascension of Christ into heaven) each year to renew the city’s “promise
of marriage” or “peace” with the Adriatic Sea.
IN SUMMARY
A promise ring should be given genuinely and sincerely, with all parties
being clear on the promise or commitment that has been made and received.
In other words, do not give someone a promise ring without telling them
exactly what your intentions mean.
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