UK Wedding News
17/06/2014
That's according to a new survey conducted by Rare Pink.
The poll, which saw 1,750 engaged couples take part, found that one in three women had been involved in the purchase of their engagement ring. However for many who are proposed to with a ring they don't like, they insist on getting it changed – or getting a brand new ring entirely – after they say 'yes'.
Currently, men are said to spend an average of £1,150 on an engagement ring for the love of their life, but more and more women are now getting involved in the selection of a diamond ring. For example, many women choose to let their other half know which design they would like by subtly mentioning it to a friend, or through a public Pinterest board; while other couples choose to design their rings together. There are a few unlucky men though, who are forced by their wife-to-be to return or swap the ring they have chosen.
And when it comes to the reason for changing an engagement ring?
Well, 75% of those who disliked their fiancé's selection said they wished they had been consulted on a choice of ring before their partner proposed. Others asked for their ring to be returned because the stones were too small, the colour of the precious metal was wrong, as was the type of stone, or just because the woman didn't like the choice or design.
Interestingly, the poll also revealed that while just one in 10 brides-to-be have a say in what their engagement ring looks like, 93% of brides are the main decision maker when it comes to the wedding rings. This includes the colour, cost and style of the ring.
A spokesperson for Rare Pink is quoted as saying: "Traditionally the choice of engagement ring has been down solely to the man. But, clearly, our research shows that in many cases they get the choice of ring wrong.
"That can prove to be an expensive mistake with the average engagement ring costing well over £1,000. Ladies feel pressured that they have to wear their engagement ring forever and no one wants to be forced to wear something they don't like.
"So brides-to-be are taking control of the situation and insisting they have a say in the design of their ring before their soul mate pops the question."
(JP/CD)
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1 In 3 Women Choose Their Own Engagement Ring
One in three women in Britain now select their own engagement ring – because they don't trust their fiancé to pick one they like.That's according to a new survey conducted by Rare Pink.
The poll, which saw 1,750 engaged couples take part, found that one in three women had been involved in the purchase of their engagement ring. However for many who are proposed to with a ring they don't like, they insist on getting it changed – or getting a brand new ring entirely – after they say 'yes'.
Currently, men are said to spend an average of £1,150 on an engagement ring for the love of their life, but more and more women are now getting involved in the selection of a diamond ring. For example, many women choose to let their other half know which design they would like by subtly mentioning it to a friend, or through a public Pinterest board; while other couples choose to design their rings together. There are a few unlucky men though, who are forced by their wife-to-be to return or swap the ring they have chosen.
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And when it comes to the reason for changing an engagement ring?
Well, 75% of those who disliked their fiancé's selection said they wished they had been consulted on a choice of ring before their partner proposed. Others asked for their ring to be returned because the stones were too small, the colour of the precious metal was wrong, as was the type of stone, or just because the woman didn't like the choice or design.
Interestingly, the poll also revealed that while just one in 10 brides-to-be have a say in what their engagement ring looks like, 93% of brides are the main decision maker when it comes to the wedding rings. This includes the colour, cost and style of the ring.
A spokesperson for Rare Pink is quoted as saying: "Traditionally the choice of engagement ring has been down solely to the man. But, clearly, our research shows that in many cases they get the choice of ring wrong.
"That can prove to be an expensive mistake with the average engagement ring costing well over £1,000. Ladies feel pressured that they have to wear their engagement ring forever and no one wants to be forced to wear something they don't like.
"So brides-to-be are taking control of the situation and insisting they have a say in the design of their ring before their soul mate pops the question."
(JP/CD)
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