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Promise Rings: A Symbol of Love and Commitment

The tradition of promise rings stands as a timeless symbol of commitment and devotion. These meaningful tokens of affection have a rich history and continue to hold special meaning around the world.

The Origins of Promise Rings

Promise rings, also known as commitment rings, have a history dating back centuries. Their roots can be traced to ancient Rome, where giving "betrothal rings" symbolised a promise of commitment and fidelity. Over time, the tradition of promise rings evolved and spread to various cultures and societies.

Significance of Promise Rings

Promise rings hold profound significance in relationships. They represent a commitment between two individuals who are deeply in love and wish to express their dedication to one another. While promise rings are often associated with romantic couples, they can also signify commitments between friends and family members.

These rings serve as a tangible reminder of the promises made, whether it's to be faithful, loyal, or simply to be there for one another through thick and thin. They convey a strong message of commitment and devotion.

Styles and Materials

Promise rings come in a myriad of styles and precious materials, allowing couples to choose a design that resonates with their unique love story. From simple bands to elaborate designs adorned with gemstones or engravings, the options are limitless.

Our solid gold promise rings are crafted from 100% recycled 9 karat gold; a beautiful metal in a soft golden hue, designed to last a lifetime. For something a little more unusual, discover our Domino ring with smokey quartz stone, or our more traditional diamond embellished designs. Our engravable collection is also a wonderful choice for adding some meaningful personalisation, with each piece engraved by hand in our Hatton Gardens workshop.

When to Give a Promise Ring

The timing of giving a promise ring can vary widely. Some couples exchange promise rings early in their relationship to signify a strong commitment from the outset. Others may choose to give them after months or even years of being together, as a symbol of their enduring love and intention to continue building a future together.

Promise rings at Otiumberg

We offer a beautiful selection of solid gold promise and proposal rings. Whilst they are most commonly given as a promise of a potential future engagement, increasingly our customers purchase these rings in lieu of the final engagement ring.

Choosing the ring that your partner will adore and wear everyday can be a very difficult decision. To avoid a costly mistake we offer a selection of delicate bamboo rings at an accessible price point, which can be used for the proposal with the intention to choose the actual engagement ring together at a later date.

Discover the full promise ring collection below.