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Would you buy your man a mengagement ring?

By Suzannah Ramsdale on Friday 16 January 2009

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An engagement ring for men hits the shops this weekend, as more women decide to pop the big question to their man.

Apparently times have changed and now it seems women are demanding equality, especially when it comes to wedding jewellery.

H. Samuel is the first UK retailer to push the mengagement ring trend as their titanium diamond band, the Tioro, goes on sale this weekend.

'Women are no longer waiting until the man pops the question,' explains Natasha Gregory, H. Samuel's Buying Controller.

'We are equals in the workplace, equals in our relationships and we make our own decisions. Over 60% of our customers think it’s a good idea for women to ask men to marry them – and many are currently sealing the deal with watches and other jewellery.

'The men’s engagement ring is a clear message to everyone that a man is going to be married and also works perfectly for civil partnerships.’

A romantic gesture or a tacky attempt to warn other women off your bloke, what do you think? Would you buy your man a mengagement ring? Leave your comments below...

Friday 16 January 2009

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men should have the balls to do it. their useless enough already
Comment by nia on January 16 23:09

I personally think its a great idea why should women be the only half of a partnership to receive a gift of a ring in an engagement.
Comment by si on January 17 09:57

I have been wearing my titanium ring for a few months now. It gets positive comments from both woman and men who are fascinated by the design and concept of being able to wear an engagement ring. The titanium does get minor scratches but not as noticeable as yellow gold. The stone being flush does mean that it is not always on show as the ring rotates on your finger during daily use. I went for my birthstone instead of the standard diamond.
Comment by Mercador on January 17 17:02

I think it's lovely, I like the idea of giving something back and sealing the deal! Plus reminds them of what is ahead.
Comment by Fayelette on January 19 12:08

I recently got engaged and struggled to find a nice ring for my fiance but persevered until I did, in platinum and yellow gold. Getting engaged is for both of you and so should the gifts and symbols be.
Comment by Newly Engaged on January 19 17:48

my boyfriend popped the question in june last year, ive got a ring but he isnt one for wearing them. Untill he see this one! i have rang and rang h samuals to see if they have them in, they dont know what im talking about.im so disappointed in this as my boyfriend would like it for his birthday could anybody help me get hold of one in size z please
Comment by chevelle on January 22 13:28

We're getting engaged soon (we've discussed it) and when he proposes I'm going to surprise him with an engagement ring of his own. I would never call it a "mengagement ring" (who thought of something so tacky?) but I think it is important for us both to have a symbol of our engagement, not just me.
Comment by Beth on June 27 05:09

I have intentions to propose to my man on Halloween this year, I love the idea of Women proposing... It shows leadership, and I think its kind of attractive for a women to seek what she wants.
Comment by Amber on August 26 19:55

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