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A Southern Touch

Many brides don’t want to wear pumps or heels for their wedding and some may want to add a southern flair to their wedding.  These cowgirl boots can also be your “Something Blue!” Love the idea. Purchase them on Overstock.

The History of Engagement Rings

  • In 1477, Archduke Maximilian gives the 1st engagement ring ever.
  • Before diamond engagement rings, a simple band with a poem or message was given…this was called a Posy Ring.
  • In the 1700s, the ring of choice was the Heart Shaped Ring.
  • Before diamond engagement rings became huge, ruby rings and claddagh rings were used.
  • In the 19th century, a sewing thimble was given in place of a ring.
  • The Diamond Engagement Ring became a staple in the 1930s.
  • The ring is placed on the fourth finger on the left hand because it is said to have a vein, the vena amorais, which leads directly to the heart.
  • $2,600 - $4,000 is the typical price men spend on an engagement ring.
  • 80% of women receive a diamond engagement ring.
  • The four C’s, when referring to an engagement ring, stands for: Color, Clarity, Carat, and Cut.

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