It's almost impossible to turn on the television these days without being bombarded by about a dozen different wedding/bridal shows. From the anything-but-classy Bridezillas to the overdone Platinum Weddings, brides are everywhere and they're not going away any time soon.
Along with them, there has become an obsession placed on the importance of the engagement ring. I can't go anywhere without being reminded of this. Just this past weekend I worked out alongside what must have been either European princesses or Hollywood starlets because these two women were both wearing rocks the size of golf balls.
Okay, so maybe I am exaggerating. But come on, this is Wisconsin, not Beverly Hills. Why do so many people need the "wow" factor in their ring? No less than 50 years ago it was common to wear a simple band. My grandmother - an amazing woman - wore just that. She wasn't any less of a woman because of it.
My small, understated, but adored ring is currently out of commission being re-sized. In it's place for the week, my mom loaned me the wedding ring that my great Grandma wore. This thing has been through two world wars, a great depression, a women's rights movement - now THAT'S a symbol of strength. It has about the smallest chip of a diamond in it, but who cares? It's been through so much and I love it! Just try finding that kind of meaning at Tiffany's or Jared's.
All too much of our worth is placed on what diamond he gets us. It's almost a competition. Somehow we're fooled into thinking they are rare and invaluable. The truth is, diamonds aren't all that rare - our fiances are. Shouldn't that be what it's all about?
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