Another year is drawing to an end and the festive season is upon us! In many countries around the globe, people will be gathering with friends and family to celebrate Christmas and the start of a new year. And the best part is that as the holiday’s approaches, engagement announcements are expected to be at peak numbers for the year.

From October to February, engagement rings sales touch its peak due to the amount of joy associated with these festivals. “Many people purchase engagement rings this time of year, so they can propose during the Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday,” said Jeff Linenberger, a leading jeweler. He also said that people also like to buy engagement rings during January and February because they want to propose close to Valentine’s Day.

It has been observed that many people tend to get engaged during the holiday season and get married during the summer. Churches often have only a few weddings during the holidays, but some are booked all of June and July. According to Garden City church officials, most of the engagement happens in holidays and marriages in summer. All engagements happen between December and January because a lot of families get together during these holidays, so it becomes easier for the couple to break the news to their families.

In most cases, couples make it a point to purchase engagement rings together. They generally prefer diamond engagement rings. Current bridal fashion favors a solitaire diamond engagement ring set in a band of yellow or white gold, sterling silver, or platinum. However, there are limitless rings for couples to choose from, or have custom-designed. The cut of the diamond may catch everyone’s attention; Princess cut, Tiffany cut, Cartier cut, Square cut, Pear cut, Teardrop cut, Bezel cut, or Round cut – all are stunning and irresistible. The gorgeous Trilogy ring with its three equal-sized diamonds is said to represent the past, the present, and the future.

So, amidst all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year’s shopping, the romantic atmosphere inspires couples to get engaged and purchase engagement rings from leading online jewelry stores.