| Rings are a very popular form of jewelry! | | | | promise ring and wear it as a commitment to |
|  They can represent many things from | | | | God to stay pure until marriage. Of |
| culture, a commitment such as marriage, an | | | | course there is also birthstone rings which have |
| achievement, or even a religious standard. | | | | stones to represent each month in the |
| Rings became popular during the medieval | | | | year. My birthday is in September so my |
| times. In those days they were made of | | | | stone is the lovely sapphire. |
| silver, gold, copper and even iron. Jewels | | | | A ring is a significant piece of jewelry and Gilbert |
| did not start appearing in rings until around the | | | | and Frech has one of the largest selections of |
| fourteenth century. | | | | gemstone rings to choose from. Our |
| It was fun to learn about the history of rings. | | | | sizes range from 5 to 10. Once again, all |
| Early Christians used a Greek symbol that looks | | | | of our rings are made from 100 percent sterling |
| like a fish, the formal name being the Icthus, to | | | | silver. We have many different designs |
| identify themselves among other believers. I | | | | and our artisans continue to create new ones as |
| especially enjoyed the story of how the | | | | the fashion trends change. |
| engagement ring came about. There was | | | | It is still amazing to me know that there are so |
| an Irish man from Claddagh which is a fishing | | | | many uses for silver and that it has such a rich |
| village. Right before he was to be married, he was | | | | history. It is such a pretty color and |
| captured and became a slave working as a | | | | reflects gemstones in a way that just enhances |
| goldsmith. After he escaped years later, | | | | their beauty. I have so much more |
| he came home to his love to find out that she | | | | appreciation for my silver jewelry now and I view |
| had never married. They joyously | | | | it as an investment. Next time you |
| reunited and he gave her a ring with the symbols | | | | purchase a piece of silver jewelry take a few |
| of a heart, a crown and two | | | | moments to reflect on this journey we have |
| hands. That ring is still used today to | | | | taken together. I know it will make your |
| symbolize commitment of love and friendship that | | | | new piece just a little bit more special! |
| can never be separated. Christians call it a | | | | |