A recently published survey commissioned by Minted shows that the majority (66%) of people in serious relationships (engaged or married) would be fine with giving or receiving an engagement ring that doesn’t feature a diamond.
The Ring
The survey, conducted among 500 Gen Z respondents, 500 millennials, 500 Gen Xers, and 500 baby boomers in serious relationships also shows that younger generations are most open to alternate rings (74% percent of both Gen Z and millennials), while only half of baby boomers agree. Additionally, 20% of millennials would be open to “tying the knot permanently with a tattoo ring,” more than any other generation.
In addition to tattoos (15%), metal (40%), emeralds (37%), and sapphires (36%) top the list of alternate engagement ring focal pieces.
The survey also found that 59% would like to be part of choosing the ring from the get-go, with millennials being the most likely generation to do so (71%). In addition, respondents looked on average at eight different rings before choosing the right one, with 18% at more than ten rings before finding the one.
The Proposal
When asked how they prefer their proposals to go, 51% said that getting down on one knee was still important, and 34% said that asking their partner’s parents for permission is still a transition that matters. 56% prefer to be surprised by the proposal, and 49% prefer to get engaged in private rather than in public (17%).
21% said they waited less than 15 minutes before telling the first person about their engagement, while 37% waited more than an hour before sharing the news. About one in four (24%) believe their friends would be offended if they first found out about their engagement through social media.
The survey also found that 52% would want to get engaged during the holidays, specifically on Christmas Day (46%) or New Year’s Eve (46%).
Check out the full survey here.
