Do Men Wear Engagement Rings?

Many countries worldwide have different traditions when it comes to popping the question with the perfect engagement ring. Today it has become more common to see men's engagement rings. Michael Buble, Ed Sheeran, Brooklyn Beckham and Ryan Reynolds are a few celebrities who have sported a men’s engagement ring in public.

You might be asking “Do men wear engagement rings?” Here, we answer this question in our helpful article.

Historically, Why Did Men Not Wear Engagement Rings?

Traditionally, engagement rings weren’t worn by men for many centuries. Instead, a man would ask their partner's father for permission to pop the question and become part of the family alongside a dowry for her hand in marriage. Over the years, this has adapted into the mother or father of the bride being involved in the choosing of the engagement ring as the added surprise to the special occasion.

The engagement ring symbolised the joining of two families as the bride would then join her husband's household and title. Today, the proposal gesture has vastly changed, with women proposing to men and men taking their partner's surname, with same-sex couples and non-binary couples presenting engagement rings and in some cases, their partners buying one back to signify their mutual love and commitment for one another. Today, we are proud to see the progression that love holds no boundaries and unveil our vast engagement ring ranges which cater to all.

Which Countries Do Men Wear Engagement Rings?

Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Chile, Brazil and Argentina are countries where men and women both wear engagement rings.

In recent years, the UK and the United States of America have seen a rise in the popularity of men’s engagement rings and how creative you can be with them. Men have been seen wearing white and black diamond engagement rings, gemstone rings and patterned band designs with intricate messages engraved inside.

There is no limit to what can be created for the perfect men’s engagement ring. If you want to create a personalised men’s engagement ring, there are two ways you can do this via our bespoke service or customise away on our online ring builder.

Which Metal Should I Choose for My Men’s Engagement Ring?

All our men’s engagement rings are customisable with the option to select your preferred precious metal. Before deciding this, consider your partner's lifestyle and whether they will want to wear it daily as some metals are harder-wearing than others and more suitable for an active lifestyle or a hands-on job.

Diamond Heaven offers the following precious metal men’s engagement rings:

Why Wear a Men’s Engagement Ring?

Here are some reasons why you might want to break the old traditions and opt for a men’s engagement ring:

Showcase your love and commitment which holds no boundaries,
Both of you can declare your love to the world and buy each other a ring.
You have the option to create matching engagement rings
You both have a reminder of your love no matter how far apart you might be.

Wearing a men's engagement ring enables you to create a family heirloom that generations of your family can wear over time. It means your children’s children and grandchildren can wear your engagement ring and tell the tale of how their ancestors broke the social norms and outdated traditions declaring their endless love for one another.

Men’s Engagement Rings for Same-Sex Couples

Are you in a same-sex relationship and planning to get engaged? You can decide whether to wear individual men’s engagement rings to confirm your engagement. The choice is yours when deciding whether to wear matching engagement rings in a same-sex relationship. Wearing engagement rings is a wonderful way of symbolising your love and commitment to one another against all obstacles.

Pop the Question with a Men’s Engagement Ring from Diamond Heaven

Start the next chapter of your love story with a men’s engagement ring from Diamond Heaven. Are you unsure about the type of engagement ring you should choose? We can answer your questions in-store or online and help you narrow down the choices to the perfect ring for your proposal.

Browse our men’s engagement ring range online or book an appointment at your local Diamond Heaven showroom today.