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Because wikipedia is always right: The first recorded diamond engagement ring was given in 1477 to Mary of Burgundy by her betrothed, Archduke Maximi

Posted by DreadPR Apr 7 '09, 10:40

llian of Austria. Few details are known about the ring itself, but diamonds were considered at the time to have magical powers relative to love, purity, and fidelity � the same characteristics they symbolize today.

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The section talking about engagement ring ownership is interesting. Its just that Diamond is more valuable than a lot of gems - DreadPR Apr 7, 10:43

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Because wikipedia is always right: The first recorded diamond engagement ring was given in 1477 to Mary of Burgundy by her betrothed, Archduke Maximi

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