Off-the-Shelf Is Out: New York Among Top 10 U.S. States Embracing Custom-made Wedding Bands

A new study has revealed that New York is the seventh most enthusiastic state for personalized wedding bands in the United States as the 2025 wedding season approaches.

The research by handcrafted wedding rings specialist Manly Bands analyzed keyword search volume data for personalized ring terms across the U.S. for the last 12 months. By examining keywords, the study ranks the 10 states most interested in turning their love stories into engraved keepsakes based on searches per 100,000 residents.

New York ranks seventh with 15.00 searches per 100,000 population — 16% more than the national average of 12.91. The Empire State recorded 2,920 monthly searches, showing immense interest in customized wedding jewelry.

Looking at the study, a spokesperson from Manly Bands commented:

“The study identifies New York as the seventh most personalization-focused region in America when it comes to wedding jewelry. This trend reflects couples’ growing desire to create unique symbols of their commitment that tell their personal love stories.

“Couples planning their weddings can see they’re part of a nationwide trend of increasing interest in personalized wedding bands. Jewelers can also leverage this data to understand regional variations in personalization preferences beyond typical expectations.”

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The study was conducted by Manly Bands, a premier provider of unique men’s wedding bands that combines bold designs with premium materials.

Concetta Durso( General Assignment Reporter )