# Matrimonial Ring Statistics The Top 10 Engagement Ring Facts and Trends are Mind Blowing By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engagement-ring-facts References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/top-10-engagement-ring-facts-and-trends) & [simplybridal](http://www.simplybridal.com/) A [marriage proposal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-box-set) can be the most nerve-racking task anyone can go through and this infographic outlines the ‘Top 10 Engagement Ring Facts and Trends’ for 2012. This infographic is a great tool for men who are about to pop the question as it outlines the industry and tosses in some interesting proposing facts. On average it takes a groom approximately three months to find the [perfect ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneofakind-engagement-ring). In 2010, $9.6 billion was spent on [wedding and engagement rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-jewellery-guide) in the United States of America. This shocking figure shows the extravagance some men are willing to go through for their potential life mates. A fun tidbit of information, 77% of men propose on one knee. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Engagement Rings:** Opportunity for jewelers to offer customized engagement rings to cater to individual preferences and unique styles. - **Lab-grown Diamonds:** Potential for disruption in the diamond industry as more consumers embrace sustainable and affordable alternatives to natural diamonds. - **Online Engagement Ring Shopping:** E-commerce platforms and virtual try-on technologies present an opportunity for retailers to tap into the growing trend of online engagement ring purchases. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry Retail:** Retailers can leverage the evolving trends in engagement rings to attract customers and drive sales in the jewelry industry. - **Diamond Mining:** The rise of lab-grown diamonds presents a disruptive opportunity for the diamond mining industry to adapt to changing consumer preferences. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers can capitalize on the increasing demand for online engagement ring shopping by providing seamless and personalized buying experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Onion Ring Proposals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-ring-proposal.md) - [Carrot-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-gold-engagement-ring.md) - [Cocktail Flavor-Inspired Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontraditional-engagement-ring.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Engagement Ring Claw Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engagement-moment.md) - [Proposal Ring Box Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-box-set.md) - [Curated Wedding Jewellery Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-jewellery-guide.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Personalized Mixed-Cut Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austen-blake.md)