It's not a political thing -- it's an independence thing. More women are treating themselves to diamond rings made specifically for the right hand, proving they don't need a man to purchase their bling.

Showing off the bling on your right hand holds more weight than the rock on your left.

At least it does to career-oriented, independent women.

Twenty-first century women, some of whom earn more than their counterparts, believe they don't need men to validate them or purchase their diamonds.

Find out why October is considered the right hand diamond ring month at http://www.diamonds.net/news/newsitem.asp?num=13404&type=all&topic=all.