Ogling celebrity engagement bling is fun for some, but the magic is wasted on a history nerd like me.

So I went hunting for an infographic that appealed to my academic nature, and was pleasantly surprised to find this one on the history of the engagement ring produced by the online jeweler Gemvara. Archduke Maximilian, you owe me two future paychecks.

Brought to you by Gemvara.com

For more infographics, proposals, and engagement ring coverage, check out:

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• 10 Cool YouTube Wedding Proposals
• Say I Do to These Awesome Proposals
• Nontraditional Engagement Rings Rise in Popularity
• Wartime Sweethearts Reunited With Engagement Rings After 65 Years

JCK