Lab Grown diamonds, also referred to as "man-made," “created” or “synthetic” diamonds, are diamonds manufactured in a laboratory, as opposed to natural diamonds, which formed within the Earth.
The diamonds feature the same properties as naturals and are graded on the same standards of quality and color.

The diamond-mining process is an extremely energy-intensive procedure that harms the earth in ways. That’s why the man made diamond process of diamonds in labs is so Sustainable.

We will give you a diamond certificate graded by The IGI Laboratory Grown Diamond Report  to prove the diamonds that passed the grading standard. You can see the color grades and clarity grades which fulfill the standard from the certificate.

How to choose engagement rings

Here are the basic knowledge of engagement rings, average prices, and tips of how to choose the ones. We also introduce statistic data, such as expense and period of preparing for wedding bands. Mokumeganeya, a bridal jewelry brand specialized in made-to-order, sincerely support you to choose engagement rings once in a lifetime.

• What are engagement rings?»
• History and origin of engagement rings»
• Why do we wear engagement rings on the left ring finger?»
• About preparatory period and purchase time of engagement rings »
• What is the typical price of engagement rings? »
• Important points when deciding on wedding bands»
  (questionnaire answers and experiences)　

What are engagement rings?

Do you know what an engagement ring is? We have searched for the meaning from two books.

<Engagement rings> A ring gifted as a sign of the engagement.

Referred from Kojien, Japanese dictionary published by Iwanami

<Engagement rings> A ring gifted from a man to a woman when they get engaged. Many people in Japan give diamond rings.

Referred from Japan Jewelry Association

Click here for the list of MOKUMEGANEYA engagement rings »

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History and origin of engagement rings

Speaking of engagement rings, a large number of people give diamonds. But when did the custom begin?

The first person who gifted a diamond engagement ring is the Grand Duchy of Maximillian in Austria. About 500 years ago, in 1477, he gave Princess Marie in Burgundy the half-rounded ring with diamonds made in a shape of M.

(snip) Also, the engagement ring presented by Prince Albert to the British Queen Victoria who married him in February, 1840 was a snake-type engagement ring with an emerald.

Referred from Japan Jewelry Association

Moreover, engagement rings and wedding rings are called “bridal rings”, too. Where did it come from?

Even in the Europe and U.S.A., the custom of giving both engagement rings and wedding rings started in the 19th century. Before that, people gave either engagement rings or wedding rings depending on whether the church in that era considered marriage or engagement was more important.

Referred from Japan Jewelry Association

At Mokumeganeya, engagement rings with “SAKURA DIAMOND”, diamonds that cherry blossoms are floating, are popular.

READ MORE about SAKURA DIAMOND »

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Why do we wear engagement rings on the left ring fingers?

Wedding rings and engagement rings are also called bridal rings and are worn on the left ring finger. But do you know why it is the left ring finger?

The left hand symbolizes “submission and trust”, and especially ring finger had been told to symbolize “creation”. In ancient Egypt, people said the blood vessel of the left ring finger was connected to the heart, and that was why bridal jewelry, a symbol of love, was worn on this finger.

It is also said that people wore the rings on the left ring finger to show their obedience to the partners because it is a weak finger that cannot be used with one finger.

Referred from Japan Jewelry Association

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About preparatory period and purchase time of wedding bands

According to the Zexy, a Japanese wedding magazine, wedding trend survey in Tokyo area in 2018, people start to consider their engagement rings 12.3 months on average before their wedding days. Also, the average time to decide on rings to purchase is 10.9 months before the wedding. In another word, the period for considering wedding rings is about 1.4 months on average.

*Average of responses from 750 respondents who have had weddings nationwide

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What is the typical price of wedding bands?

According to the Zexy wedding trend survey in Tokyo area in 2018, when asking about how much money people spent on their engagement rings, between JPY 300,000 and 400,000 was the highest at 26%, followed by 19% of JPY 200,000 to 300,000 and 14% for JPY 400,000 to 500,000. The average price seems to be JPY 419,000 (about USD 4,200).

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Important points when deciding on engagement rings

When asking the engagement ring buyers what to consider when deciding on an engagement ring, the design was the highest at 80%, the 4Cs; carat, color, clarity, and cut, of the diamond was 43%, and the price was 42%.

Review from customers who purchased our engagement rings

In the following, we will introduce the clinchers of those who actually purchased engagement rings and wedding rings at MOKUMEGANEYA.

U.S.A. Mr. K. A.

I chose MOKUMEGANEYA for this special occasion because I wanted a ring that was as unique and special as my sweetheart. The mokume pattern caught my eye because of its beauty and how every design is different. My Japanese heritage is also important to me and I wanted to share it with (hopefully) soon-to-be wife!

U.S.A. Mr. G. C.

I wanted to purchase a one-of-a-kind ring that few others would have.

Many manufacturers produce the same style rings, & everybody else’s rings look the same. I am very happy about have nice and unique ring come out.

U. K. Mr. A. T.

I was interested in the Mokume Gane style of metalwork and found Mokumeganeya jewelry to be of the highest standard available.

Portugal  Mr. V. R.

They are very beautiful, but the main reason were the Sakura petals.

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