I was checking out BHDLN, as I often do, and they had a lovely post on The history of the wedding band. I really enjoyed the read, it was pretty interesting. There was one part that I thought was particularly lovely and thought I would share:
Medieval Europe predominantly exchanged gold bands, and often with gemstones in them: rubies for love, sapphires for the sky and eternity and diamonds for a love that's indestructible.
Make sure you check out the full post by BHDLN.