enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Engagement ring - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engagement_ring

   In most Western countries, engagement rings are usually worn only by women, and they are typically adorned with diamonds. In some countries, partners wear matching rings, and engagement rings may also be used as wedding rings. In the Anglosphere, the ring is customarily worn on the left hand ring finger, but customs vary across the world.

3. Wedding ring - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_ring

   A wedding ring is commonly worn on the ring finger. A pair of wedding rings. A wedding ring or wedding band is a finger ring that indicates that its wearer is married. [1] It is usually forged from metal, traditionally gold or another precious metal. Rings were used in ancient Rome during marriage. [2]

4. Bride price - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bride_price

   The bride price in Thailand is paid at the engagement ceremony, and consists of three elements: cash, Thai (96.5 percent pure) gold, and the more recent Western tradition of a diamond ring. The most commonly stated rationale for the bride price in Thailand is that it allows the groom to demonstrate that he has enough financial resources to ...

5. Shopping - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping

   For example, price tags using the terminal digit "9" (e.g., 9.99, 19.99, or 199.99) can be used to signal price points and bring an item in at just under the consumer's reservation price. [48] However, in Chinese societies, prices are generally either a round number or sometimes some lucky number.

6. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_early...

   Wedding ring [250] map Face [19] marbles Pearls [19] mark. Main article: Scam. 1. Targeted individual in a swindle or rigged game [302] 2. Search for a probable location for a theft [302] maroon An idiot; a fool; Gullible person [303] mazuma Money, cash, dollar bills [304] mawkish Sentimental in an exaggerated or insincere way [305]

7. Women in the Americas - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_Americas

   A husband gained access to his bride’s dowry, a wedding gift from the bride’s parents, viewed as a down payment for the bride’s future inheritance. In addition, the husband would also manage the couple’s property. The only thing a woman truly owned was her jewelry and clothing- a very unfortunate circumstance.