The First Diamond Engagement Ring

1477 CE

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An archduke seals a betrothal with a diamond.

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Myth vs. Reality

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Reality: Betrothal rings are ancient, but a Roman bride wore gold and iron. The first well-documented diamond engagement ring is from 1477, and before the Second World War only about 10% of American engagement rings had a diamond.

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