Romance comes in all sizes: a thoughtful note, a single rose. But there are some romantic gestures that are so grand, they’re remembered throughout history. At Birkat Elyon, we offer high-quality cubic zirconia jewelry, perfect for an engagement/wedding or just as an “I love you.” If you want to take your romance to another level, get inspired by these stories!
GIVING UP THE CROWN
In 1936, Edward VIII was crowned King of England. However, as head of the Church of England, he was forbidden from marrying the love of his life, Wallis Simpson, because she was divorced. In a move that rocked the world, he gave up his throne to be with the woman he loved.
WEEKLY ROSES
In 1954, baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and movie superstar Marilyn Monroe made headlines when they married. Their relationship was turbulent, and the marriage lasted less than a year. But he never stopped loving her: after her tragic death in 1962, DiMaggio arranged to have roses placed at her crypt three times a week for the next twenty years.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE DIAMOND
In the 60s, movie stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton kept tabloids humming with their passionate, on-again, off-again relationship. They were married (and divorced) twice. In 1969, Burton bought Liz a “love token” in the form of a 68-carat diamond worth $15 million in today’s dollars. At the time, it was the world’s most expensive rock.
The good news for “normal” people is that gorgeous sparklers don’t have to be expensive. Our cubic zirconia jewelry offers plenty of affordable dazzle.
THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL TOMB
In 1631, after his wife died in childbirth, Indian Emperor Shah Jahan was devastated. He hired 20,000 workmen who, over the next 22 years, built her an elaborate tomb. The Taj Mahal now stands as one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.
A BIRTHDAY SYMPHONY
Richard Wagner composed a symphony to honor his wife’s 33rd birthday. When she woke up that day, a 15-piece orchestra was performing it for her on the staircase of their home.
Of course, if you’re not musically inclined, gifting your partner a lovely piece of cubic zirconia jewelry can make a bold romantic statement, too!