For men who are planning romantic proposals and shopping for the engagement ring she’s always dreamed of, it can be nerve-wracking to know exactly what she wants. Helzberg Diamonds has come up with a new “will you?” ring that supposedly takes the guesswork out of the ring-shopping process. The diamond-less ring is inscribed with the saying, “This is a ring, not the ring.” The goal is to be able to surprise her with a memorable proposal and then go shopping for the engagement ring together.
While the idea behind the “will you?” ring is convenient, it also forces you to spend money on two rings. Take a look at some of the best ways to surprise her with a proposal and give her the engagement ring of her dreams using our slim engagement ring boxes.
Finding the Perfect Ring Before You Propose
To take the guesswork out of what type of engagement ring she likes before you propose, start by paying attention to the jewelry she wears now. Look through her jewelry box and see if she has more bold, statement pieces, or more delicate, feminine pieces. This can give you an initial idea of what type of diamond might catch her attention–something unique and eye-catching like the emerald cut diamond or something more classic and timeless like the solitaire.
To find more specifics about what type of ring she likes, you can also collaborate with one of her most trusted friends. Ask the friend to bring up engagement ring styles, and see if your future fiance opens up about which ones she likes.
For a more intimate experience that allows you to go ring-shopping together, look for apps and websites that can help you browse different styles. Have her pick her three favorite styles, and then work to find an engagement ring that matches the ideas she gave you. You could also go to a jewelry store together, so she can try different rings on her hand. Consider buying the diamond she picks out, but surprise her by adding extra touches like a personal engraving or more diamonds on the band.
Just because you spend time looking at rings together doesn’t mean the element of surprise is completely ruined. Get creative and see how you can surprise her in other ways! Our compact engagement ring boxes are small and discreet, so she’ll never see it coming until you’re down on one knee.
