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Will This Season Be Your Season?

NOVEMBER 2011 SMTW TFS1J FEBRUARY 2012 SMTWTFS JANUARY 2012 SMTWIFS 6 7 DECEMBER 2011 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 3 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 5 6 15 16 17 18 U 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 Will this "Season Be Your Season? 99 More than 2.2 million couples get married each year – and 85% of those couples have a dazzling diamond engagement ring to show for it. But when it comes to choosing that perfect diamond engagement ring and asking someone to marry you...there is a lot more that goes into it than you would think. There is no better time to think about it since December is by far the most popular month to get engaged, followed closely by February. That officially makes this season "Engagement Season," but where do you even start? Take a look below for some helpful hints... STEP 1 Getting the Ring Above all else, the cut of the ring is most important – resulting in the sparkle you will actually see. But what else matters in the ring shopping process? WHAT DIAMOND SHAPE DOES SHE LOVE? Top 5 Center-Stone Shapes 1) 3 Round Square Emerald Oval Marquise (Princess/Cushion) Round and square O shapes make up almost 90% ring shapes! of diamond engagement Where does HE get the ring? Should SHE be involved? 1 in 3 grooms purchases from a national chain. of brides are involved 65% in the process, BUT 2 in 5 grooms purchase from a local independent jewelry store 31% help choose their own ring! 1 in 9 grooms purchase online. of brides will actually visit a jewelry retailer alone to shop. 21% STEP 2 Popping the Question 76% 63% It's nice to see there is still romance in the air... say you should ask Mom or Dad first. of men still feel the need to get down on a knee. Public vs. Private? Thought Counts! of grooms planned every last detail of their proposal... maybe that's because 25% of women view the proposal as more important than the wedding itself! of grooms popped 57% the question in 43% public last year! of women say: What NOT to do? 33% DON'T BOTHER ASKING WITHOUT AN ENGAGEMENT RING Most Popular Days to Get Engaged Thanksgiving New Year's Bride-to-be's Eve Valentine's Christmas Day birthday STEP 3 Sharing the News SO AFTER YOU HAVE YOUR SPARKLING ENGAGEMENT RING, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? 84% of couples say they would call parents first and then friends. 72% 29% then post it on Facebook and change their status! say it's tacky to post a picture of your ring on Facebook (hmm, jealous much?). The average engagement lasts 15 MONTHS, but most brides start planning their wedding RIGHT AWAY! HEARTS ON FIRE • Engagement and Wedding Ring Report 2011 • The Knot • Robbins Bros. • U.S. Census Sources www.heartsonfire.com

Will This Season Be Your Season?

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This time of year also marks “Engagement Season” as more than 1/3 of all couples will get engaged between Thanksgiving and Valentines Day! While fun and exciting, this first major diamond purch...

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