Engagement rings have a great amount of significance in our society, and the meaning behind them stems back to the ancient Greek times.  They started as a simple iron hoop and the significance was the symbolism of the circle, meaning eternity, and the eternal love between two people.  The rings soon became more decadent and elaborately decorated and the Faith Ring evolved.  This ring was dominant in the irish culture and was representative of eternal love through the two hands holding the heart. In the 17th century rings took on a more neutral design and started incorporating different gem stones. …