He Said, “Yes!”: Men’s Engagement Rings Are on the Rise
What do Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bublé, and your future husband have in common? All three may be Canadian, but if not, there is another thing the actor, the singer, and your sweetheart have in common: they wear engagement rings. And so do many other men.
In fact, it is a common practice in Brazil, Chile, and Sweden and is a rising trend among North American couples, both same-sex and heterosexual. Because of this, jewellery stores, such as Canada’s Charm Diamond Centres, offer a greater selection of men’s bands and rings than ever before.
Does This Mean Men Don’t Propose Anymore?
Overwhelmingly, men still propose marriage to their significant other, but 70% of men surveyed by Glamour said they would love their female partner to propose marriage to them. This is something Pink, Jennifer Hudson, and Billie Piper have done and followed up the question with a ring.
Mutual proposals are another growing trend. These proposals often occur after a couple discusses their future together. The proposal may then come spontaneously or be planned for another time so both partners can experience the excitement of proposing and the thrill of being asked, “Will you marry me?”
Who Buys the Engagement Ring?
Brides resource on weddings recently reported that more than half of couples shop for engagement rings together to ensure the size and style are suitable for the hand that will be wearing it every day. Romance is still preserved, as partners may wait to purchase the engagement ring alone, offer suggestions on what they like, and then leave the final choice to the proposer. Some couples both contribute financially to the engagement ring, while others do not – the giver pays for the engagement ring they offer. There are no longer any set rules about engagement rings, except that it is a symbol of love and commitment.
What Do Men’s Engagement Rings Look Like?
Men’s engagement rings are often simple engagement bands, but as Johnny Depp famously demonstrated, men can also wear rings traditionally designed for women. Depp revealed that he wore his engagement ring because it was too big for his fiancée. People magazine described Depp’s ring as “a giant round diamond in a halo setting, set atop a split-shank band.” A ring of such size is certainly not uncommon on a man's hand.
As evolving proposal traditions and the growing popularity of men’s engagement rings show, personal choice and style are the only true limits in jewellery fashion.
Topic Trends for Men’s Engagement Rings
Nonetheless, engagement bands are still the most popular choice for men’s engagement rings. Men’s engagement bands are available in a wide range of sizes and styles, as well as metals, gemstones, and diamond cuts. Among the most popular is a sophisticated sterling silver band with black sapphires, while a men’s engagement ring made of titanium is stylish, durable, and hypoallergenic.
Where to Find Men’s Engagement Rings and Bands
Whatever your preference, visit Charm Diamond Centres online or in over 60 stores across Canada to find the men’s engagement band or ring for the man you want to marry.
