Of course, the world is constantly changing and evolving in terms of engagement and marriage. One thing has remained constant - the diamond and the ring.

Diamonds as part of courtship is part of human history. The ancient Egyptians wore a diamond ring on the fourth finger of the left hand because they believe that the "vena amoris" (the vein of love) ran from that finger to the heart. That is why we wear our wedding rings on the fourth finger of the left hand, wherein we eventually called it the ring finger.

In Greek mythology, Cupid's arrows were believed to have diamond tips. You know the myth, once Cupid's arrows hit you, then you are in love! The magical power of the arrow was believed to come from the diamond.

The tradition of giving a diamond engagement ring as a promise for marriage began in 1477 with Archduke Maximillian of Austria and Mary of Burgundy. During that time, only the royalty could afford diamonds.

When giving your loved one a diamond ring, you are actually following millenia of tradition!