An engagement ring is probably the most money you will ever spend on a piece of jewelry and the most significant piece of jewelry you will ever buy. It is a very precious gift to a lover, a promise of commitment and love. Many years ago it was seen as a dowry where the proposer of marriage showed his worthiness and ability to provide for his beloved and a family through the purchase of a precious stone. This custom of exchanging rings dates back nearly 5000 years the ring finger which is the fourth digit on the left had is said to enclose a vein that is connected straight to the heart thus symbolizing that the heart is not free or that you are currently in a relationship. Modern days it signifies that you are about to make that relationship a legal binding agreement.


Cluster engagement rings are a very timeless and antique style of engagement ring, they were very popular in the 19th century when opulence and detail where very sough after and craftsman styled intricate rings by
hand making the most beautiful shapes and patterns. Clusters are usually an oval shaped diamond in the center surrounded by other gems stones to form a pattern of designs and colors. These rings tend to be a lot bigger then the tradition solitaire engagement ring as they have many more stones and layers to the ring giving it a beautiful detailed antique design.


The most popular cluster engagement rings tend to come in the one color using only white diamonds with several raised layers to the ring. Although you can give it a personal touch by adding another stone to the cluster. A romantic and thoughtful ideal would be to add the birthstone of your loved one to the cluster, maybe a diamond in the center surrounded by a combination of diamonds and the selected birthstone. Birthstones are gems that represent calendar months and are said to be powerful amulets of fortune and good luck. The gem stone that represents the month you and your partner met would be another lovely addition to the cluster that symbolizes your love and commitment.