Necklace

Buy your bridesmaids a personalized gold necklace to say thank you for all of their support.  Make sure to pick out something that not only looks good with their bridesmaid dress but will also go with outfits in the future.

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Fancy Pajamas

Who doesn’t love pajamas? Gift your bridesmaids with a comfy pair of pajamas the night before the wedding and enjoy a fun “pre-wedding” photo shoot the next morning before getting ready for the big day.

Bathrobe

Bathrobes are not only a great gift that your bridesmaids can use after the festivities are over, but they are also extremely helpful while getting ready on the day of the wedding. Provide your wedding party with personalized robes to wear while getting their hair and makeup done so everyone can easily slip into their dresses without catching their hair.

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Earrings

Give your bridesmaids a pair of elegant earrings to wear at the wedding. EraGem has a great selection of beautiful vintage earrings that would make wonderful bridesmaid gifts.

Shoes

Your bridesmaids already have to get shoes for your wedding. Why not give them shoes as a gift so that they have one less thing they have to purchase?

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Spa Day

Bring your bridesmaids to the spa. This will not only help everyone get relaxed and ready for the hectic wedding day, but it will also become a special memory that you got to share with your best friends.

Fine Wine

If you are planning to give your bridesmaids a gift to ask them to be in your wedding, a bottle of wine is a great way to do this. Many online vendors sell labels that you can personalize for each of your bridesmaids.

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Fancy Chocolate

Last, but not least, chocolate. Give your bridesmaids a box of mouthwatering chocolate to enjoy before, during or after the wedding festivities.

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Gold diamond rings have been a popular choice for engagement rings for centuries. The combination of luxurious gold with the brilliance of diamonds creates a timeless and elegant symbol of love and commitment. Whether it’s classic yellow gold, modern white gold, or romantic rose gold, the addition of diamonds adds a touch of sparkle and sophistication to the traditional beauty of gold rings.

The Middle Ages

The idea of an engagement period came about in the Middle Ages when Pope Innocent III announced a mandatory waiting period between a couple’s engagement and marriage. During this time, it was common for rings to be exchanged, but these were usually just simple bands. The first recorded diamond engagement ring was given by Archduke Maximilian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. By the end of the 19th century, it was common to give engagement rings sporting the best stone the groom could buy.

Victorian Practice

After Maximilian, the practice of giving diamond engagement rings among the European aristocracy and nobility gained momentum. The Victorians were famous for their ornate designs which often combined diamonds with other gemstones and precious metals. Many of these were shaped into beautiful flowers and were called “posey rings”.

Enter De Beers

Diamond engagement rings didn’t become popular in the United States until less than 100 years ago with the De Beers Diamond Company. When diamonds were first discovered in South Africa, De Beers needed to figure out a way to make it rich in the diamond industry. They did this by extending the company’s hold on the diamond trade to all facets of the industry. Even though there was a massive flood of diamonds, the world’s leading diamond company maintained that the diamond supply was scarce and consequently diamonds were a rare and valuable treasure. De Beers also manipulated the demand. In 1947, the classic slogan “A Diamond is Forever” was launched. Diamond sales skyrocketed. Eventually, the diamond ring began to symbolize deep commitment and everlasting love. After this campaign, a man proposing to the woman he loved wouldn’t dare do it without a diamond.

Today

Although more people today are branching out to the use of other gemstones or unique designs for their engagement rings, the diamond ring has stood the test of time and is still the go-to symbol of undying love for the betrothed. In fact, many couples want to find vintage diamond rings that have already stood the test of time. EraGem has a gorgeous selection of old diamonds if you are interested in a ring that still sparkles with timeless beauty.

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