If you’re looking to make the most memorable proposal, then you’re going to need a few ingredients: the right scene, the right romantic day to lead up to it, and, most importantly of all, the right ring. However, a lot of men don’t have much in the way of experience in picking rings for their ladies. Here, we’re going to look at a few ways you can make sure you make the right choice.
Know her size
A little subterfuge is going to be necessary. To make sure you get the right ring for her, you have to know the right size first and foremost. The easiest way to do this is to pocket one of her own rings and trace the size of it on a piece of paper. You can get an even more accurate sizing if a ring of hers can go missing for a day or two until you can take it to a jeweler’s and they can size it for you. In the worst-case scenario, you get a ring that’s a little too large or small, in which case it doesn’t cost much to get it resized.
Choosing the right stone
Of course, one of the most important elements of any engagement ring is the stone that you pick for her. While diamonds are traditional, don’t be afraid to go with other options for the engagement ring than for the safer (and more expensive) selection for the wedding ring. If you are picking diamonds, make sure they’re of decent quality, such as vs1 clarity diamonds. Just as important is making sure that the size and shape of the diamond fit the design of the ring.
Ask for some help
If you want to make sure that you’re getting a ring to her taste, then why not get some of those closest to her involved? If there’s a family member or a friend that you can trust with the secret, ask them about what style of jewelry she likes. If you haven’t already got it, you can also have them help in getting you the ring size so that, even if you have trouble accessing it, you don’t need to ask the woman in question, herself.
Get it custom-designed
Choosing any piece of jewelry without the involvement of the person who is going to wear it is going to be something of a risk. However, outside of asking her, all you can do is intuit and pay attention to what design elements or styles she likes. However, you can go the extra mile in making the ring feel special by having one custom-designed for her finger. You could have her dream engagement ring created for her if she has dropped any hints in the past as to what she wants.
It might seem like a petty material consideration, but the ring is emblematic of your partner’s worth to you and how much you want to please them. It’s worth taking the time to make sure you get it right for them.
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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