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Why Prince William Doesn’t Wear a Wedding Ring

Miko Gunawan
Prince William Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Prince William‘s decision not to wear a wedding ring seems to have nothing to do with Princess Kate‘s disappearance from the public eye. As William, 41, continues to step out for royal engagements while Kate, 42, maintains a low-profile following a planned abdominal surgery, spectators have noticed that William has no band on that fingers. While the observation has only fueled rumors about the couple’s marriage and speculation about Kate stepping away from the spotlight, it seems William has never worn a wedding ring in the first place. (Kensington Palace said in January that Kate…Continue Reading

Lab-Grown Demand Boosts Average Engagement Ring Size

Miko Gunawan
US couples purchased larger engagement rings on average last year as lab-grown diamond center stones gained popularity, according to a survey by wedding resource The Knot. One in three consumers surveyed bought an engagement ring over 2 carats, including side stones and accents, up 10% from pre-pandemic levels in 2019, the Knot said in its recently released 2023 Real Weddings Study. The growth is partly due to the rise of lab-grown diamond engagement rings, which are less expensive than natural and allow buyers to get larger stones for the same price, The Knot explained. Diamonds remain the most popular choice…Continue Reading