Owner Emerson Robbins Acknowledges It's a Tough Time to Be in Love; Giveaway Starts Nov. 2 in Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma
The economy has taken a toll on marriage. According to recent U.S. census data from the American Community Survey, the number of Americans who have never been married is the highest it's been in a decade. Many couples have put off getting married due to the economic downturn.
To help some of those couples in the Northwest, E.E. Robbins will give away 100 pairs of wedding bands starting today. Each of the three E.E. Robbins stores—in Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma—will participate in the giveaway.
“Throughout my years in business and as a husband, I know that when you're with the one you love, the good times are sweeter and the bad times are easier to handle,” said E.E. Robbins owner Emerson Robbins. “Because the economy's been tough, we want to help those who are in love but maybe can't afford a ring.”
The rings E.E. Robbins is giving away are made of Platina, an innovative new precious metal composed of white gold, platinum, palladium and silver. To qualify for the giveaway, couples are only asked to sign a pledge that verifies their commitment to each other and their intention to marry. The first 100 couples that qualify will either be given their rings on the spot or the rings will be ordered in the appropriate sizes.
“No matter how difficult the economy is, people will still fall in love and want to get married,” added Robbins. “We're just trying to do our small part to help some of those people. And maybe someday in the future, if they're ready for a diamond, they'll keep us in mind.”
About E.E. Robbins
E.E. Robbins is one of few stores in the entire nation exclusively dedicated to engagement and wedding rings. With locations in Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma, E.E. Robbins has won best for wedding rings in the Northwest from Best of Western Washington KING5 and Seattle Bride. Emerson Robbins is a third generation jeweler whose grandfather Ben Tipp, owned one of the premier jewelry stores in America on the corner of 3rd and Pine in downtown Seattle from the late 20s to the 1950s. www.eerobbins.com.
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