Commitment, honor, and love: this is what being married is all about. What we do and say in our everyday lives is a direct reflection of our marriage and our unique bond with our partner. As a physical representation and reminder of this sacred union, each person traditionally wears wedding and anniversary rings. As we all know, wedding rings are exchanged on the day we wed. With this exchange also comes the pledge of a lifelong commitment. Your jewelry is an everlasting reminder of that day and the promises you made.
There will be other fine jewelry exchanged throughout your marriage that will signify special anniversaries and important celebrations. The origin of wedding anniversary gifts dates back to the Holy Roman Empire. On 25th anniversaries, husbands would don their wives with a crown or wreath of silver. Later, on the eve of a 50th anniversary, the ritual would be repeated with a golden wreath. This eventually led to a more modern take on the tradition, and anniversary rings and jewelry became popular gifts.
Today, when a silver or gold anniversary is reached, jewelry made from the appropriated metal for each occasion is exchanged. Many other anniversaries are included in this custom now as well. For example, pearls signify a 30th anniversary. Rubies are given on a 40th, and diamonds for a 60th. No matter the important date or occasion though, wedding and anniversary rings are worn to represent your eternal union and precious bond. Your statements of love and symbols of commitment will be cherished and worn for a lifetime, along with your everlasting love.
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