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Bling in the New Year: Facts About Engagement Season From ‘The Knot’

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The holiday season (Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day) is known to be a popular time for popping the question.

Wedding site, The Knot has released a survey featuring engagement statistics from 2015. This ‘2015 Jewelry and Engagement Study,’ surveyed 12,000 brides and 1,200 grooms in the U.S.

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Here is what we know:

  • Men spent an average of $5,978 on the bling.
  • 68% of women are aware of how much their ring costs.
  • Diamonds are the number one choice of stone (84% of women).
  • 8% of brides received a precious stone (up from 6% in 2013)
  • The most popular setting is the halo. (22%, tripled from 7% in 2011)
  • 85% of men would rather buy a small, higher quality diamond than a larger, lesser quality stone.
  • 67% of brides researched ring styles beforehand.
  • 80% of brides hinted to their partner about the type of ring they like.
  • Men took an average of 4.8 months to research and 3.6 months to pick the perfect ring.
  • 77% of men asked parental permission before asking their bride-to-be.
  • 41% of proposals were captured with photo or video.

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Are you ready to pop the question in 2016? We can help you find the perfect ring for your significant other.

 

Happy New Year! We hope 2016 is your best year yet.

A Diamond is Forever: The History of Diamond Engagement Rings

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Not only just sparkly and beautiful, diamonds have long since been considered a symbol of love and romance. Diamond jewelry is definitely a favorite of many women. With the options to dress them up for an elegant event or keep it casual with your daily jeans, this stone is the common choice for engagement rings.

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Diamond engagement rings became popular in the 1930s. By 1965, 80% of all brides-to-be were flashing a diamond on their ring finger. However, engagement rings have been around long before the 30’s. In 1215, Pope Innocent III declared a waiting period before betrothal and marriage. The rings were used to symbolize commitment in this period (Today we know this as an engagement).

The first diamond ring used during a proposal was in 1477. Archduke Maximilian of Austria proposed to Mary of Burgundy. Engagement rings were now common at this time, but diamonds were a rarity and strictly for upper class elite.

Source: NY Times Frances Gerety wrote the slogan, "A Diamond is Forever," in 1947.

Source: NY Times
Frances Gerety wrote the slogan, “A Diamond is Forever,” in 1947.

The diamond became the true symbol for marriage proposal in 1947 when De Beers Company launched the slogan, “A Diamond is Forever.” Today, more than 78% of engagement rings contain diamonds. Diamonds resilience, sparkly and purity symbolize a man’s commitment to the one he loves.

Source: en.paperblog.com

Source: en.paperblog.com

There are many different styles of diamond engagement rings. The most popular has been the round brilliant cut. Other popular choices include the princess cut, emerald cut and cushion cut.

Ready to pop the question to your sweetheart? We can help you choose the perfect diamond ring for her.

 

Sources:

The American Gem Society

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