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Why aren't Couple Rings for men more popular?

We're so used seeing brides showing off her CoupleSets engagement ring on Instagram We don't even notice that men don't have rings of their own to display. Why is that? There are a myriad of historical, social, and even legal reasons for women to wear engagement rings while their fiances don't. Some of these are fascinating and some are challenging in the current world of standards. This article will explore the history of engagement rings and the current trends that affect the way couples propose to each other. We'll also examine the reason why there aren't more "mangagement” rings.

What You Need to Be Educated About

Engagement rings have been historically used to reinforce sexist notions that women "belonged" only to men once they were engaged. Men weren't wearing them because they were more free of society.

In the early 1900s, men would gift engagement rings to brides-to-be as "collateral" in the event that they ended the engagement or damaged her reputation.

As gender norms shift men's engagement rings are becoming more sought-after. Men often wear them to demonstrate their equality in the context of a relationship.

Why women wear engagement rings (and men don't)

Due to gender stereotypes that are outdated men aren't wearing engagement rings.

In the past, men would present engagement rings to women to prove that they were "taken" by them or that they "belonged" to him. This was often taken literally (in certain societies, women are seen as submissive). Men were not considered to be commodities, therefore they didn't require rings to symbolize their wedding. This tradition has been in place for many centuries.

The rings were also used as a collateral in the event that the groom didn't keep his vow to marry the bride. This could have hurt her reputation and reduced her chances of ever getting married again.

The Romans were the first to present rings to their brides, to symbolize that they were "spoken-for" or "off-the-market" (terms are still used today to refer to metaphors).

Rings for engagement were a popular choice among women in the early 20th century to act as "insurance."

In the early 1900s, a law in America codified the notion that a woman could keep the ring even if her husband to be broke the contract. The "Breach of Promise to Marry" Law of 1945 allowed women who "broke the agreement" to pursue their husbands and get the ring, which was expensive, as compensation. The law was not repealed officially however, most states in the US have either banned it or have not enforced it.

This law might seem like an excellent thing however, its logic is rooted firmly in misogyny. In the end, couples were permitted to have premarital sexual relations if they were engaged. If the man ended the engagement, the woman was considered by society as unsuitable to marry.

Engagement rings were not a favorite among men at the time, since women didn't require "collateral". Men could get married later, regardless of whether they'd been engaged or if they'd had a sexual encounter in the past.

Rings for women are a sought-after present due to the slogan "A diamond is eternal".

De Beers used this slogan in 1947 to connect diamonds and "foreverness" marriage. Diamonds began to become more sought-after and affordable to Americans after the company opened new mines, starred in movies stars and promoted. Men began to choose engagement rings made of diamonds as a way to prove that they were committed to "forever".

De Beers' success in marketing and social and legal stances towards engagement in the era have resulted in the classic engagement ring that a lot of people think of when they think of engagement rings.

De Beers advertised diamond rings for men, but the concept was never really popular.

De Beers didn't invent diamond engagement rings. Archduke Maximillian the archduke of Austria began the trend of European nobility when he ordered one for Mary of Burgundy.

Popular Engagement Ring Styles for Men

Classic bands

A simple elegant gold or silver band without stones or ornaments gives an elegant and timeless look. They are timeless and resemble wedding bands for men of all kinds. The bands are available in a variety of metals, shades and thicknesses.

Simple bands may have an inscribed inside, or an inscribed stone or small stone on the outside or a flat, rectangular-cut edge to create visual interest (similarly to a signet ring).

Minimalist designs

These simple designs are ideal for those who don't want to be fussy. A majority of minimalist rings feature a metal band with one small, rectangular or square-cut gemstone (usually a stone). The stone is typically embedded in the band, rather than being supported by prongs.

Certain designs don't feature stones, but instead employ simple lines, simple lines and patterns around the band to create visual interest.

Statement rings

Who says that an engagement rings for men have to be elegant and subtle? Statement jewelry can be created out of any metal band in any shade, thickness or style, based on the style and preference of the wearer. These rings are adorned with more vibrant gemstones, like rubies and sapphires. Some even mix different cuts, colors and kinds of gems.