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Promise rings have a long history in western culture. Church bishops often wore rings as a promise of their spiritual connection and union with God and the church. Leaders in Venice, Italy in the past tossed a ring into the Adriatic Sea. The ring was meant to symbolize the cities pledge to the sea to help sustain their maritime economy.

During the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe it became popular to exchange rings between friends. The rings were meant to be a physical symbol of the friendship.

A type of early promise ring was known as a scribbling ring. The ring would be set with uncut diamond crystals that enabled the wearer to etch messages on windowpanes for their lovers. Another early promise ring was known as a poesy ring. It was a band engraved on the outside with a message of love or devotion from the person’s friend or lover. After the mid 16th century, many of the messages moved to the inside of the ring.

In more recent memory, promise rings came to represent “going steady” or a pre-engagement. Going steady often involved the exchange of class rings with the understanding that the relationship was exclusive. Pre-engagement is similar to the idea of going steady. There is the assumption, should all go well, that an engagement would soon follow. For many, this trial period is a way to solidify the relationship and establish a stronger future. Additionally, promise rings are often a less expensive option than an actual engagement ring.

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