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Marking the changes: Wives are updating their engagement rings as men often choose ‘safe’ designs when proposing
- Victoria Beckham and the Duchess of Sussex among those who ‘upgrade’
- Experts say that women often increase the size of the stone, especially on an anniversary.
It’s a trend favored by Victoria Beckham and the Duchess of Sussex.
Now many other married women are choosing to upgrade or change their engagement rings.
Jewelers say men tend to choose a “safe” design for proposing, but some wives then tailor it to their liking when the couple can afford it.
Emma Clarkson Webb, based in London’s Hatton Garden jewelery quarter, told The Sunday Times: ‘It’s not uncommon to want to enhance or increase the size of the stone with an engagement ring.
“Often this is done to celebrate a milestone anniversary.”
In a trend favored by Meghan Markle and Victoria Beckham, many other women are beginning to update their engagement rings (file image)
Prince Harry proposed to Meghan with a ring he designed, but she later replaced the gold band with one set with diamonds.
Fellow jeweler Rachel Boston said: “When a partner chooses the ring alone, it’s understandable that they want to choose something relatively safe.”
“But when you design together, you can go for something you really love.”
Prince Harry proposed to Meghan with a ring he designed, but she later replaced the gold band with one set with diamonds.
David Beckham’s wife has worn more than a dozen rings on her engagement finger.