Ironically, in countries which aren't so vehemently obsessed with equality, there are rarely traditions of 'engagement rings' at all, and especially with expens

Ironically, in countries which aren't so vehemently obsessed with equality, there are rarely traditions of 'engagement rings' at all, and especially with expensive diamonds. They just make do with wedding bands and wear nothing before the ceremony. Seems like the engagement ring is a phenomenon very specific to some western countries.