Engagement ring--is this an Italian custom?
- carinthiangirl
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Re: Engagement ring--is this an Italian custom?
Aha, interesting the changing of words. )
now, think also the same all over the world. some do it and some not.
think no difference by italians. if enough money and love there will be a ring,
if not.....so not. )
in german called VERLOBUNGSRING:
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verlobungsring
some pictures showing the variety:
http://images.google.at/images?client=f ... a=N&tab=wi
now, think also the same all over the world. some do it and some not.
think no difference by italians. if enough money and love there will be a ring,
if not.....so not. )
in german called VERLOBUNGSRING:
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verlobungsring
some pictures showing the variety:
http://images.google.at/images?client=f ... a=N&tab=wi
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Speaking of customs, seems to me I recall the last time I was in Italy that engagement rings were worn on the right hand ... or was it a different finger (different from what we do in the US) on the left hand? I don't remember the specifics, but do remember discussing it with my wife.carinthiangirl wrote:Aha, interesting the changing of words. )
now, think also the same all over the world. some do it and some not.
think no difference by italians. if enough money and love there will be a ring,
if not.....so not. )
in german called VERLOBUNGSRING:
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verlobungsring
some pictures showing the variety:
http://images.google.at/images?client=f ... a=N&tab=wi
- carinthiangirl
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Re: Engagement ring--is this an Italian custom?
yes, it´s very different in the countries in Europe. very confusing often. some wear the ring right side, other left side. the german link for Verlobungsring
shows for Germany the left side and changes at marriage to right side. but in modern times most don´t do the "Verlobung". i´m not sure but think - i have relatives in northern Italy - that they do it just in the other way - from right to left, but not sure....
shows for Germany the left side and changes at marriage to right side. but in modern times most don´t do the "Verlobung". i´m not sure but think - i have relatives in northern Italy - that they do it just in the other way - from right to left, but not sure....
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Dear Carintiangirl but does it meanthe man does not have to take out the garbage? =Peter=
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Re: Engagement ring--is this an Italian custom?
In Italy you wear it on the left ring-finger and you move it to the right hand when you get married.johnnyonthespot wrote: Speaking of customs, seems to me I recall the last time I was in Italy that engagement rings were worn on the right hand ... or was it a different finger (different from what we do in the US) on the left hand? I don't remember the specifics, but do remember discussing it with my wife.
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Hmmm... Does the engagement ring ("anello di fidanzamento") move to the right hand so that the wedding band/ring (fede nunziale?) may be worn in its place on the left hand?liviomoreno wrote:In Italy you wear it on the left ring-finger and you move it to the right hand when you get married.johnnyonthespot wrote: Speaking of customs, seems to me I recall the last time I was in Italy that engagement rings were worn on the right hand ... or was it a different finger (different from what we do in the US) on the left hand? I don't remember the specifics, but do remember discussing it with my wife.
Here in the US, both rings are worn on the same finger (the ring finger of the left hand), with the wedding ring placed first ("closer to the heart" is the expression, I believe).
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Re: Engagement ring--is this an Italian custom?
Most Italian men would give their girlfriends something that is associated with her life. So you can give her birthstone. That would be sweet.
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The big thing here in NYC is the diamond engagement ring and the most coveted diamond is the "hearts of Fire" which is the most perfect of diamonds. It is an absolute sparkler and equally more expensive. One carat goes for about $10,000 these days. =
Usually birthstones are for casual gifts for children and grown ups on their birthdays. I do recall that when I was a student in Italy many years ago it was gold necklaces, bracelets and rings with or without a diamond and the gold was always 18 Carats. =Peter=
Usually birthstones are for casual gifts for children and grown ups on their birthdays. I do recall that when I was a student in Italy many years ago it was gold necklaces, bracelets and rings with or without a diamond and the gold was always 18 Carats. =Peter=
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Re: Engagement ring--is this an Italian custom?
Italian women love jewelry, but there is a superstition that says a bride should not wear any gold on her wedding day until the groom gives her the wedding band. The Italians thought that diamonds ensured a pleasant marriage and kept a couples' love alive. This lore made the diamond even more popular near the end of the Middle Ages.
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Re: Engagement ring--is this an Italian custom?
I think you're confusing Italian culture with some other culture. Diamonds are gaudy. Most Italians with their impeccable class and style don't wear diamonds. Anyway, diamonds are a scam that unfortunately, Americans continue to fall for.leearnold wrote:Italian women love jewelry, but there is a superstition that says a bride should not wear any gold on her wedding day until the groom gives her the wedding band. The Italians thought that diamonds ensured a pleasant marriage and kept a couples' love alive. This lore made the diamond even more popular near the end of the Middle Ages.