A Classic Round Diamond Pavé Set Engagement Ring
So you’ve decided to propose to your amazing girlfriend, and now you have no idea what comes next? Whether or not her proposal is going to be a surprise, chances are that she will be expecting a ring. More than 85% of women in relationships expect to receive an engagement ring when they say yes to their fiancée, whether it is at the proposal itself or at some later date.
Some men buy the ring to have at the proposal, and some men buy it after. For those who buy it after, they either propose with an alternate ring or with another piece of jewelry entirely. If you are part of the majority and would like to propose with the ring that she will wear and show off forever, you will need to make sure that you hide the engagement ring well and it is on hand, in a slim and sturdy box like the amazing Ring Stash. For the proposal, try not to make it too complicated (you know your limits!). This way, you can enjoy the experience as much as she will, and you won’t get too caught up in the small details or give anything away!
Buying the Ring if She Knows It’s Coming
- Have an open discussion with her about your available budget for the ring. It is good to clear the air so that you will be on the same page for this expense. This is only the first expense of many in your joint finances that you will have to discuss and agree upon, so don’t be afraid to discuss this!
- Find out if there is a ring from her family or your family that you will be giving her. That way, you don’t make the mistake of buying her a ring when she would rather be wearing the ring of her beloved deceased relative. You may also find out that she likes the ring that you will be giving her, but would rather reset the diamond in a different setting that she would prefer instead. Most jewelers, like us, will provide resetting services for you in any setting that you desire.
- Go shopping together for the ring. If you want her to understand what her ring options will be, it is best to shop for the engagement ring together. Is one of you especially savvy at shopping online? Online jewelers like us offer much better prices than your local jeweler because there is no overhead, and have much larger selections available at all price ranges. You can even go to a local jeweler to get an idea of what you want, and then buy the ring that you have in mind online at a price that you prefer.
Buying the Ring as a Surprise
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- Find out from her friends or family what ring style she is most interested in. Chances are that she has mentioned to a sister, friend or her mother at least once what kind of ring she would like and what her ring size is.
- Take a ring that she usually wears and measure it for her ring size. You can do this by simply placing the ring on the circles until you find the circle that matches up exactly with the circumference of the ring. If you are really clever or resourceful, you may even be able to use the other methods for measuring ring size that exist. Don’t forget- not all fingers are the same size, so you need to know the size of her ring finger.
- Pay attention to the rings that she compliments on others, like friends, family members, or celebrities, and take note of what the rings look like. This will help you choose a ring because there are thousands of design and diamond combinations that exist to choose from.
- If you are buying the ring online, be careful where you send the package to for delivery. If she sees the delivery box, it will no longer be a surprise! Consider getting it delivered to work or to the house of a friend who can keep your secret.
- If you are ring shopping online, don’t leave the pages open in your browser and give away the secret! Consider covering your internet footprint so that she cant accidentally find out what you are up to! If you share finances and she sees your credit card bill, try to use someone else’s credit card so that there is no evidence there either!
Chances are that your proposal will be amazing no matter the ring you choose or the method that you choose to present the ring to her. However, with careful planning and research, the ring that you buy can be the ring of her dreams, and she will love it and cherish it forever! Don’t lose heart if for some reason its not the perfect ring for her – any jeweler will let you exchange it for another one instead. Remember – she is the one wearing it every day for the rest of her life, so she should love it! There’s nothing like the perfect ring to kick start your happily ever after together.
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY GUEST AUTHOR JUDITH ROSBY
