For generations, when a man popped the question , he usually did so on bended knee with a little velvet box. The engagement ring is a symbol of commitment, the first official step along the path to marriage. Engagement rings are as popular as ever today, but some of the other engagement customs have evolved. One of the biggest changes is that now many women are the ones proposing marriage. That big change has brought along a new trend: the man gagement ring.
A man gagement ring is exactly what it sounds like: a ring given to a man upon becoming engaged. After all, most men wear wedding bands these days, so why shouldn t they get to have engagement rings, as well? Why should the women have all the fun? The trend for mens wedding jewelry has been sparked in large part by the acceptability of women proposing marriage, however that is not the only case in which an engagement ring for a man might be appropriate.
Many couples these days are true partners: they do everything together. That includes making the major life decisions, such as whether or not to get married, and if so, when. The surprise proposal is not the staple that it once was; engagements are as likely to spring from a discussion as from a grand romantic gesture. More and more couples are also shopping together for the engagement ring for the woman, rather than having it be a surprise. It is no wonder, then, that all this equality has brought about the idea that it is only fair for the man to have the honor of wearing a ring to symbolize the engagement.
Now before you get too many ideas about men walking around in diamond solitaires, it should be stated that the majority of man gagement rings are band designs, much like any classic wedding band for a gentleman. The man gagement ring should reflect the tastes of the man to whom it is given, just like the engagement ring for the bride to be. It is nice if the engagement band has something distinctive about it to distinguish it from a traditional wedding band. A tribal pattern or two tone design could be nice. Most men will prefer to wear the man gagement ring separately on their right ring finger after the wedding, rather than stacking it together with the wedding ring on the left finger as women typically do with their wedding jewelry sets.
If you like the sentiment behind the man gagement ring, but think that your man would not go for the ring part, there are other options. Let s face, some guys may not be quite ready to accept this trend. Most men, however, love timepieces, and almost any guy would be thrilled to receive a handsome watch as an engagement gift. Have the back of the face inscribed with a special message that he will regard fondly for the many, many years that he wears the watch. This type of engagement gift is frequently given at a later date when the groom is the one who proposes. You can think about giving him a special engagement watch or other gift at your engagement party, or at any special private moment of your choosing. Just try to make the moment as memorable as the one when he gave you your engagement ring.
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