Why aren't Matching Couple Rings for men more common?
It's so common to see a bride-to-be flashing her Unique Couple Jewelry on Instagram that we hardly think about why men aren't getting the ring they want to show off as well. Why is this? As it turns out, there are a myriad of historical as well as social and legal reasons--some interesting and some a bit shady according to modern standards--that women are wearing engagement rings while their fiances don't. This article will look at the history of engagement rings and the current trends affecting the way couples propose to each other. We'll also look at why there aren’t more “mangagement rings.
Things You Should Know
Historically, engagement rings defended the sexist belief that women "belonged" to men once they got engaged. They didn't wear them since they were more free of society.
