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2. The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapes

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   The ring setting and diamond shape determine what an engagement ring symbolizes. Each shape and setting has its own meaning and style. What does a round cut engagement ring symbolize?

3. Engagement ring - Wikipedia

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   The most common setting for engagement rings is the solitaire prong setting, which was popularized by Tiffany & Co. in 1886 and its six-claw prong setting design sold under the "Tiffany setting" trademark. The modern favorite cut for an engagement ring is the brilliant cut, which provides the maximum amount of sparkle to the gemstone. [46]

4. Tanzanite - Wikipedia

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   Tanzanite is the blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite (a calcium aluminium hydroxyl sorosilicate), caused by small amounts of vanadium. [3] Tanzanite belongs to the epidote mineral group. Tanzanite is only found in Simanjiro District of Manyara Region in Tanzania , in a very small mining area approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) long and 2 km ...

5. Jewellery - Wikipedia

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   A diamond solitaire engagement ring. Now popular in engagement rings, this usage dates back to the marriage of Maximilian I to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. [17] A popular style is the diamond solitaire, which features a single large diamond mounted prominently. [18] Within solitaire, there are three categories in which a ring can be classified ...

6. Diamond (gemstone) - Wikipedia

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   One of the first uses of the diamond engagement or wedding ring is for the marriage of Maximilian I, then Archduke of Austria, to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. [58] Other early examples of betrothal jewels incorporating diamonds include the Bridal Crown of Blanche ( c. 1370–1380) [ 58 ] and the Heftlein brooch of Vienna ( c. 1430–1440), [ 58 ...

7. Prong setting - Wikipedia

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   A prong set diamond in a gold ring.. Prong setting or prong mount refers to the use of metal projections or tines, called "prongs", to secure a gemstone to a piece of jewelry.A prong setting is one component of what is known to jewelers as a head, a claw-shaped type of binding (typically three, four, or six individual prongs per head) that is welded or soldered to a jewelry item to mount (or ...