I slightly touched based on this topic with this post about Marc Jabobs getting engaged but I want to stretch the topic a bit further. After all it is the year 2009, and while some traditions are still strong, more people are choosing to do things their way. Who says women should sit around waiting aimlessly for their boyfriends to pop the question? These days more and more women are getting down on one knee and claiming their man as theirs, according to The Chicago Tribune.
Some brides-to-be feel there is something sexist about a woman wearing a visible symbol of commitment for months before she takes her vows while her fiance appears single until the day wedding bands are exchanged.
And the jewelry industry has caught on, too. There are now several jewelry designers, and a few jewelry chains, that cater exclusively to male rings. While some believe it’s a fluke created to get women to spend more money, others believe it’s a sign of the times — men and women being truly equal. Oh, and did I mention this is already customary in countries in Europe? Perhaps we’re actually behind the curve and are now rushing to keep up. What do you guys think?
I’m from the U.K. and didn’t propose, but asked my fiance if he would like a ring when we got engaged. I was actually very surprised when he said yes! We had to visit a LOT of jewellers before we found something suitable, but I think it’s lovely that we get to show off our engagement together. Despite the diamond on the ring, you’d be AMAZED by the number of people who think we’re already married, and forgot to invite them…
It’s definitely a positive sign of the times and a reflection of the new assertive authority of women. More and more women are proposing marriage to men – and men are beginning to hyphenate or even take their partner’s name. Female led relationships are here to stay. It’s nice to see.
john
this is a trend that has started in hollywood… miranda from sex and the city, monica on friends, and now jennifer hudson. i think we’re going to see more and more of this.
and for the women out there that are interested in popping the question, this contest just started! you could win your very own platinum rings! (and platinum is definitely hollywood’s choice!)
http://www.onewed.com/blog/savvy-scoop/2009/06/17/pop-platinum-proposal
I love women who takes the lead in relationship .
don’t wait just propose to your boyfriend ! we need more women proposing to men.
3 words.. grow a sac
Call me old fashioned but I kinda like the how a guy proposes to female.
I can see how buying TWO engagement rings so he shows his commitment as well as the girl would work but I wouldn’t propose to a guy… it’s just not my thing.
I am in love with the ring in this article. Do you know which jeweler sells it or something similar?