Ahh, the good ole days.
How times have changed.
When I first started in the Jewelry Industry 20 odd years ago, things were so different back then. Guys would come into a Jewelry Store and pick out a Wedding Set for the Woman of their Dreams!
They would spend time picking out the perfect Wedding Set. Back then, most Wedding Sets were what they would call 2-piece. It had an Engagement Ring and a Wedding Band.
Two Rings!
The two rings would then fit together, usually interlocking, to form a beautiful design of Diamonds and Sparkle!
Rings were made back then to split apart the design. So when you were engaged, the ring would look like only half a ring. Not until you were actually married did the rings actually unite to form the finished look. It always created that "I can't wait to get Married!" anticipation. Fiancees would be giddy for a year or two until the bond was finally made and their rings (along with them) became one again.
I miss those days. I often think:
"What the hell happened?"
Because now, things are so different. Women now come in with their man to shop. They pretty much tell their man which ring to buy. (or sometimes if the guy is lucky, a choice of TWO rings!)
Now the ONLY surprise is WHEN she'll get it!
Things have become too materialistic.
And here I was thinking it was all about Love!
Just look at what the trend has become. It's getting harder and harder to find a Wedding Set out there. Really! Most Jewelers are now carrying what they call a 'One Piece' Wedding Ring. It's a Ring that stands for both the Engagement Ring AND the Wedding Ring all rolled up in one.
You really want the whole finished look now? Read on...
