We've had an increase of young couples visiting Black River Diamond Company and inquiring about promise rings. They're sweetly in love, (usually) noticeably nervous, and full of questions. These sweet young couples inspired us to share a blog post with everything you need to know about promise rings before you make any promises. ☺
A promise ring is a ring given from one person to another in a romantic relationship to signify fidelity and commitment to one another. A promise ring is often given preceeding engagement, when the couple is not quite old enough to commit forever, but know they want to. At its core, giving a promise ring symbolizes the devotion to the relationship. Think of it as the mid-century tradition of giving your high-school sweetheart your class ring or pin. Now you're more than just 'dating’ - there's a physical symbol of the relationship to show the outside world.
Although promise rings are not engagement / wedding rings, they should not be treated lightly. They should only given when you are ready for a serious commitment to your partner.
In terms of style of promise rings, there are absolutley no rules or requirements. Popular promise ring themes and styles we see at Black River Diamond Company include hearts or intertwined floral designs to represent a couple's union. If there is a diamond in the promise ring, it is typically smaller than the diamond than willl (eventually) be in the engagement ring. Likewise to having no style requirements, there are no rules / requierments as to how much to spend on a promise rings. At Black River Diamond Company, we can accommodate your taste preferences for the perfect promise ring at a price range between $300 to $3,000.
For many couples, promise rings do precede an engagement. If you're ready to upgrade from a promise to a proposal, check out our beautiful engagement rings.