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  Promise ring - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A promise ring or friendship ring is a ring given to a boyfriend or girlfriend, to promise to be committed in a serious relationship, usually a precurer to marriage.
High school class rings (rings purchased to represent one's high school and year of graduation) are coveted by young people of either sex.
These rings are then replaced by a true promise ring (given by the partner in the relationship), engagement ring, or wedding ring.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Promise_ring   (475 words)

  
 Diamond Promise Ring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It would seem then, that a promise ring demonstrating love of one for another, where the dream of future engagement and wedding is alive and has real hoped for potential, can also be properly worn on the “wedding band” finger of the left hand.
In this case, the ring may be worn on the left hand ring finger signifying it as prelude to a more significant ring that will replace it in the future, or signifying the weight of the promise by showing it equal in seriousness to a promise of marriage.
Promise rings exchanged between friends are usually chosen based upon special meaning to them and as tokens of pure friendship, these may be properly worn on any finger of choice, including the thumb if so desired.
promiseringsovernight.com /products.asp?cat_id=1   (777 words)

  
 The Promise Ring - Biography - AOL Music
The Promise Ring were one of the most popular emo bands of the '90s, epitomizing the poppier, more accessible wing of the style.
Like the exact definition of emo itself, the Promise Ring's music evolved in ways that were difficult to pin down completely; starting out as both intricate and visceral, they simplified their sound into more straightforward punk-pop, then dabbled in introspective roots rock before disbanding.
The Promise Ring were formed in Milwaukee in early 1995 from the remnants of several other Midwestern emo outfits.
music.aol.com /artist/the-promise-ring/202879/biography   (756 words)

  
 Promise Rings Overnight offers Large Selection of Diamond Rings, Gemstones, Gold and Silver Promise Rings
Whatever the reason for giving a promise to another, whether in words or physical sign, it is critically important that both the giver and the recipient of the promise understand clearly the meaning and message of the promise.
Rings, as symbols of royalty, wealth and even promises, have long been used to show a commitment to a cause, purpose or promise to act.
Ring exchanges between men and women are documented in Egyptian and Roman literature and simple friendship rings were in vogue in 17th century France.
www.promiseringsovernight.com   (810 words)

  
 Meaning Promise Ring, What Does The Promise Ring Mean? What Is A Promise Ring? History Of Promise Rings.
The meaning of the promise ring in such a case would be a commitment to follow the teachings or beliefs of the religion or saint in daily life.
While the meaning of promise rings worn by men would be the same as for those worn by ladies, the difference would be mainly in the size and weight of men's promise rings.
A ring would be given by the man to the lady as part of the betrothal ceremony and the ring would be a symbol of his promise to marry her.
www.newsletter.kaijewels.com /meaning-promise-ring-kj-01.htm   (2823 words)

  
 Promise Ring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Traditionally, a promise ring is exchanged between two people who have made a promise to one another, which may be romantic or platonic in nature.
If a couple is not quite ready to be engaged, a promise ring signifies their commitment to each other and a promise to a future together.
A promise ring symbolizing pre-engagement is typically worn on the left ring finger.
www.jewlery-4u.com /jewlery_articles/029.htm   (205 words)

  
 CustomPromiseRings.com - Promise Ring Metals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Promise rings and Wedding bands typically consist of a precious metal's and are usually worn on the base of the ring finger, the fourth finger from the thumb, of the hand.
Such a ring symbolizes a commitment of marriage and a spouse wears it to indicate the marital commitment to fidelity.
From plain, simple designs to hand-crafted or diamond rings, we are sure you will find a wedding band that represents the years before and after you both say "I do".
custompromiserings.com /rings/info_weddingbands.php   (960 words)

  
 Promise Rings Men's Custom Personalized Jewelry White Gold Silver Celtic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Custom Promise Rings is your online resource for the finest custom engraved promise rings for men and women, men's promise rings also men's and women's Claddagh or Celtic promise rings.
Promise rings can be personalized with custom engraving in variety of fonts and motifs.
We enjoy creating gold or silver promise rings in two tone as well as solid 10k or 14k white gold or yellow gold for your promise rings, men's promise rings and mens and women's Celtic promise rings.
www.promiseringsformen.com   (482 words)

  
 THE HISTORY OF PROMISE RINGS
The promise is a promise of commitment to be true to one another.
The true meaning of a promise ring is a piece of jewelry given when an agreement or oath has been made between two people and the ring is meant as a momento of that commitment.
Any finger in general can wear a promise ring, but a more romantic version is the ancient belief that the vein of love runs from the third finger on the left hand directly to the heart.
www.promiseyourlove.com /site/1321748/page/563017   (523 words)

  
 Love and Promise Ring Heart
This cross and heart ring signifies that the wearer recognizes their sexuality as holy and good, not to be defiled by the lurid practices of today’s society.
The wearer of this promise ring believes that love is much more than sex, that two people can learn to give their hearts to each other while saving their bodies for marriage, that their sexuality is so valuable they only want to promise it to their partner for life.
Love is kind and gentle but this ring insists it can also be very strong, strong enough to protect the heart and soul, and to defy the empty promises of instant gratification proclaimed by the media.
www.patriotic-jewelry.com /ring-love-and-promise-heart.htm   (309 words)

  
 Promise Ring Guide at justMetal.com
For those who are in love and not yet ready for marriage, a promise ring symbolizes your commitment for each other.
Imagine that everytime she stares at the ring, she is reminded of your love and commitment to her.
Choose a ring that can be dressed up or down with his style.
www.justmetal.com /storefront/promise-ring-guide.php   (245 words)

  
 Ink 19 :: The Promise Ring
The March 25th Promise Ring/Jimmy Eat World show at Brodie's Warehouse in Orlando was one of those nights where a comment made from the crowd in extremely poor taste had a major effect on how we all will remember that show.
In the days leading up to the show, there were some grumblings about the fact that only the Promise Ring and Jimmy Eat World were playing, and that someone's publicist demanded no locals on the bill, etc, etc, etc. Personally, I'm glad that was the case for this show.
There are countless bands criss-crossing the nations everyday in beat-up old vans that don't want to think about that patch of ice or blown-out tire that could bring things to a very quick full stop, but I guarantee you it's in the back of their minds somewhere.
www.ink19.com /issues_F/98_05/live/promise_ring_rockhill_nf.html   (844 words)

  
 Promise Ring, Custom Promise Rings With Gemstone and Diamond Options
Every promise ring that you see here is a true high end jewel and is worked on by some of the finest craftsmen.
Promise rings have a deeper meaning and significance and you should therefore look for the best source when shopping for your promise ring.
This selection of promise rings is bound to have something to interest everyone and comes after we created the world's first collection of high end men's rings and also the best rendition of the legendary Irish Claddagh ring.
www.kaisilver.com /promise-ring-all-ks-01.htm   (1465 words)

  
 Kvetch: Monogamy => Promise ring?
I'd take that website with a grain of salt--after all, they're promise ring vendors, and it's in their best interest to convince people that a promise ring means anything you want it to mean.
Today, the ring is worn extensively across Ireland, either on the right hand with the heart turned outwards showing that the wearer is "fancy free" or with the heart turned inwards to denote that he or she is "spoken for".
My ex bought me a ring (two-tone white and yellow gold with a small heart in the center, and a small diamond in the center of the heart) that to us was meant as a simple token of affection.
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 The Promise Ring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Their hyperkinetic songs are firmly entrenched in the post-punk emo school of indie rock songcraft, but the lyrics and melodies are so heartwrenching and hummable that generic labels simply don't apply.
The inscrutable yet poetic lyrics, articulate ringing guitar hooks, kinetic drumming, and sincere, almost plaintive, vocals come together for three minutes of power pop to the nth degree that will keep the kids tapping their toes as they hum along.
The Promise Ring inspires fanatical devotion in its fans: live shows are like teen angst confessionals where boys and girls swarm the stage, shouting the lyrics, straining to be as sincere and charming as Von Bohlen, and wishing that someone, somewhere would write a song as disarming and crush-worthy about them.
www.epitonic.com /artists/thepromisering.html   (388 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Wood/Water: Music: The Promise Ring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Wood/Water presents the Promise Ring at their most approachable; it's a gorgeous pastiche of hallowed left-field acts like the Flaming Lips ("Suffer Never"), Weezer ("Get on the Floor"), and a folky Beck ("Letters to the Far Reaches").
Promise Ring for Lovers, HartGem.com — A fine diamond promise ring should be as unique as the person to whom it is given, as well as the company from which it comes.
In Wood/Water, the Promise Ring takes a step away from their distinctive emo-sound, resulting in the surfacing of a curious collection of unusual yet stunning music.
www.amazon.com /Wood-Water-Promise-Ring/dp/B000063NCE   (1393 words)

  
 Promise Rings: Search Results
Irish promise rings such as Claddaghs are worn by both men and women.
As the name implies this engraved silver promise ring is about love ("amour" is the French word for love).
Proclaim a promise elegantly with this handsome ring.
www.promise-rings.info /cgi-bin/prlinks/search.cgi?query=mensrings   (611 words)

  
 GS Central: Girl Scout Promise and Law
The Girl Scout Promise and Law are shared by every member of Girl Scouting.
The Girl Scout Promise is the way Girl Scouts agree to act every day toward one another and other people, and the Law outlines a way to act towards one another and the world.
When reciting the Girl Scout Promise, it is okay to replace the word "God" with whatever word your spiritual beliefs dictate.
www.girlscouts.org /program/gs_central/promise_law   (104 words)

  
 Diamond Promise Ring
Presently diamond promise rings are generally given as a pre-engagement ring.
The eternal symbol of a ring; without beginning or end, is a simple yet elegant way to express a desire to fulfill a promise of a deeper commitment in the future.
The diamond promise ring is often used as a stepping stone to marriage.
www.weddingclipart.com /guide/wedding-rings/wedding-ring-themes/Diamond-Promise-Ring.html   (550 words)

  
 Promise Ring Overnight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
At Promise Ring we know the disappointment of giving a ring gift to someone, even yourself, only to learn that the perfect gift is not a perfect fit.
Even if you do not buy a ring from us, we are pleased to offer you a FREE, accurate ring sizing tool that will allow you to measure the exact ring size you need, before you buy any ring from any store.
Of course, we do hope you will examine our beautiful rings and find the one that is perfect for you, but even if you do not, this free gift is our way of saying “We care” and that we know buying a ring is very important to you.
promiseringsovernight.com /help/default.asp?Page=perfectfit   (251 words)

  
 Promise Ring - Very Emergency | Album Review @ Music-Critic.com : the source for music reviews, interviews, articles, ...
The Promise Ring has been dubbed emo (emotional hard-core) in the past but have taken on a more pop-like sound since their second full-length release Nothing Feels so Good in 1997.
Whatever sound the Promise Ring is, their upbeat melodies with simple, but easy to relate to, lyrics have made the band a quite promising indie-label act.
SPIN magazine featured The Promise Ring in their "Nine for 1999" article in the Feb. 1999 issue, along with another Milwaukee-based band Citizen King.
www.music-critic.com /pop/promisering_veryemergency.htm   (451 words)

  
 Promise Ring: Aversion.com Interview
Much to the chagrin of the members of the Promise Ring, their band is continually harnessed with the elusive emo label.
Whatever its sound—pop, emo or something else—the Promise Ring’s blend of upbeat, melodic tunes with minimalist, though strangely expressive, lyrics slowly built the band a reputation as one of today’s most promising indie-label bands.
With countless minor acts jumping the Promise Ring train, many other bands would be at least a little peeved at the frequency their sound was cropping up in other bands’ sets.
www.aversion.com /bands/interviews.cfm?f_id=12   (1076 words)

  
 The Promise Ring - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Promise Ring was an American band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In their early years, they were usually classified as emo, but their later albums could be described more accurately as indie pop.
Following their final release in 2002, titled wood/water, The Promise Ring decided to move on to new projects, like Von Bohlen's and Didier's new band named Maritime 1.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Promise_Ring   (263 words)

  
 Promise Ring - Jewelry & Watches - SHOP.COM
A promise made with gold and diamond is a promise that shows great appreciation and commitment.
This promise ring is made of sterling silver and...
The band of this promise ring is made of sterling silver...
www.shop.com /op/sprod-32800-~Promise+Ring-k24-g1   (1052 words)

  
 Promise Rings - CustomPromiseRings.com
A promise ring is given as an outward and physical expression, of a promise made between two people.
Our promise rings are unique because of their larger width that allows the text or design pattern to be easily seen and read.
Step-down borders promise rings are distinguished by their high polished lower rim on each side of an otherwise no border style ring and comes with a satin brush finish around the center of this promise ring that gives a striking appearance.
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 Colored gem stone Promise Rings in 14kt white or yellow gold by A Ring Thing
This promise ring features Garnet which is a naturally occurring gem.
This promise ring features pink tourmaline which is a naturally occurring gem.
This promise ring features Peridot which is a naturally occurring gem.
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 Music | The Promise Ring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In the three years since the Promise Ring hit college-radio paydirt with Very Emergency, these Milwaukee emo mainstays have weathered singer Davey von Bohlen’s cancer scare and parted ways with long-time label Jade Tree.
Gone are the big guitars and chugging rhythms of old, replaced by fractured acoustic soundscapes reminiscent of Wilco and Pavement at their quietest.
Old-school Promise Ring fans looking for radio-ready power pop may be disappointed.
www.bostonphoenix.com /boston/music/otr/documents/02251244.htm   (233 words)

  
 Promise ring sybolizes
The promise ring symbolizes the first commitment of a man and woman toward each other.
For an increasing number of couples though, the giving of promise rings symbolizes a vow of chastity for life.
Many know that to mean a refusal to practice premarital sex, but promise rings symbolize much more than that.
www.patriotic-jewelry.com /ring-symbolizes-promise.htm   (198 words)

  
 Become.com - Shop results for 14k gold promise ring
This genuine 1/5 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K White Gold is delicate yet dazzling, a perfect engagement or promise ring.
The diamond and gold promise ring is a great reminder of a promise made between two people.
The diamond solitaire ring is a timeless classic and the quintessential reflection of everlasting love.
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