Yes! That`s the answer to this question. In 1477, Archduke Maximillian of Austria had the first diamond ring made for Mary of Burgandy. Victorian`s popularized the romantic ring with ornate work like mil-grain, filigree and diamonds with gemstones. In Roman times, wives wore rings connected to small keys, indicating their husband`s ownership. At least you have the right to say yes in recent times and in most modern cultures. Romance grew from the European view and we don`t want to change it!