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History
The time-honored tradition of giving engagement rings has its roots in the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians . At that time, a plain hoop which evolved into a gold band was given to the woman. The ring's significance lies in its circular shape which is an abstract representation of eternal promise. However, it was just in the 15 th century that a diamond engagement ring was given to Mary of Burgundy by the Archduke Maximilian of Hamburg in 1477. |
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