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MARY OF BURGUNDY The 1477 Ring
History records the very first diamond engagement ring was given by Archduke Maximilian of Germany in 1477. Mary of Burgundy was the betrothed and the first woman of record to receive a diamond to announce her engagement.
Most rings of the Middle Ages and before were of necessity recessed, low-profile, practical designs. Sensing both the spirit of the times and borrowing elements of the era, we have reimagined Mary’s ring.
Twenty-one generations have passed since the Archduke gave Mary his betrothal ring. In our contemporary interpretation we have set the diamond low for safety and comfort and secured the sides with ten graduated half-spheres. The Mary of Burgundy Ring is now avail- able to women of the 21st century exclusively at Cross Jewelers.
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