DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ENGAGEMENT AND A BRIDAL RING

In which occasions do you need each of these pieces of jewellery?

Bridal and engagement rings from Setenta y Nueve’s Bridal collection, at Relojería Alemana
Perhaps this comes as a surprise to you, but the terms engagement ring and bridal ring do not necessarily mean the same thing. Each of these pieces of jewellery has its purpose and its moment within the established protocol undergone by couples who want to make it official.
If getting married is in your plans for the near future, you might want to keep reading. In this article, we will explain the difference between an engagement and a bridal ring, followed by the aspects that need to be considered when picking each of them, as well as the advantages of experiencing this unique moment with Relojería Alemana.

What is the difference between an engagement and a bridal ring?

The main difference between a bridal and an engagement ring lies in the occasion when each of them is gifted, as well as in the order in which they are given. Usually the engagement ring goes first, and afterwards the bridal one.

What is an engagement ring?

The engagement ring is given when you pop the question to your partner: ‘Will you marry me?’
According to tradition, we should pick a solitaire with a precious gemstone in the centre (usually a diamond), the ring is made of white gold or platinum in order not to compete with the brightness of the main character here, the gem. However, some rules are made to be broken, and there are grooms or brides who prefer other designs that match the tastes of their future fiancé/e.

What is a bridal ring?

Traditionally, in Spain at least, the bridal ring is given during a formal event where the couple invites their families to make official their intention to marry.
According to this custom, the groom gives this ring to the bride, a piece that is more discreet than the engagement ring. She, in turn, gives him a gift, for example, a watch.
Both the engagement and the bridal rings are worn in the ring finger.

Bridal collection by Setenta y Nueve: engagement and bridal rings

In the last few years, experimenting in the field of bridal jewellery has evolved towards groundbreaking shapes and material combinations. All of it without losing sight of the essence of these pieces and their worth as a symbol that represents an intangible feeling: love.
The bridal and engagement rings designed by Setenta y Nueve, Relojería Alemana’s own jewellery brand, embody that very idea, as well as the possibilities offered by the Bridal Tool Box, our ‘I do’ package, available to all the couples who visit our shops in Palma.
The Bridal Tool Box will help you and your partner when it’s time to choose the engagement and bridal rings, as well as the ideal wedding bands to seal the union. Inspired by old-fashioned toolboxes, its purpose is to help you assemble a completely personalised piece of jewellery step by step, having a careful range of materials, precious gemstones and designs to choose from. Afterwards, our experts will take your measurements, the last requirement before our workshop crafts your made-to-order piece with a perfect fit.
Let the magic of Setenta y Nueve envelop you during the planning for your wedding. Pure harmony between tradition and innovation endorsed by more than 140 years of Relojería Alemana history.