You've been together for some time, and it is time to pop the question. You want to buy a ring, but you want the entire proposal to be a surprise. That means you can't ask her, flat out, what type of engagement ring she wants, but you want to get her something she likes. No, you want to get her a ring that she loves. So how do you do that without spoiling the surprise?
She is your biggest ally and the provider of the most clues in this search. What type of jewelry does she usually wear? Does she wear yellow gold or white gold? Does she like modern style jewelry or vintage style? Does she like flamboyant rings and earrings, or is she understated? This will help you narrow down the search considerably.
Also, listen to her. Has she ever vocally admired someone else's diamond ring? Has she ever pointed out a ring she liked in a magazine? Odds are, if you're thinking about marriage, so is she, and she probably has a ring style in mind. If you pay good attention, you'll likely get pointed to the exact right ring.
If she makes it harder for you in that she's never admired someone else's ring, never pointed out a ring in a store, movie, or magazine, you could have your work cut out for you. Your job also becomes a lot more difficult if she doesn't wear a lot of jewelry. If these things are true, you may have to pull out the big guns.
The big guns, of course, are her family and friends. If she's discussed the type of ring she wants with anyone other than you, it's likely her best friend, sister, or mother. Of these people, choose the one who knows her best, who likes you the most, and who can keep a secret. If all three of these traits fail to belong to the same person, choose the person who knows her best, and beg that person to keep your shopping trip a secret until you can propose. If the person is a friend or family member, they won't want to spoil your surprise. It's likely that the person can point you the exact right engagement ring for your sweetheart.
Finally, if none of the above suggestions are viable, you have a few more options. If she is not a jewelry person, has never mentioned what type of engagement rings she likes, and has no close friends or family, you can do one of two things. You can buy a ring that you like, and steel yourself for the possibility that she will not like it. If that happens, apologize profusely and even preface your presentation of the ring with a statement regarding your lack of knowledge, and your willingness to return the ring you picked out in exchange for something she likes.
If this option is unsavory to you, you can always buy a perfect, beautiful loose diamond and present it to her, saying that you picked the stone for its clarity, perfection, and luster (much why you picked her) and that you thought it would be extra special to pick out the setting together.
She is your biggest ally and the provider of the most clues in this search. What type of jewelry does she usually wear? Does she wear yellow gold or white gold? Does she like modern style jewelry or vintage style? Does she like flamboyant rings and earrings, or is she understated? This will help you narrow down the search considerably.
Also, listen to her. Has she ever vocally admired someone else's diamond ring? Has she ever pointed out a ring she liked in a magazine? Odds are, if you're thinking about marriage, so is she, and she probably has a ring style in mind. If you pay good attention, you'll likely get pointed to the exact right ring.
If she makes it harder for you in that she's never admired someone else's ring, never pointed out a ring in a store, movie, or magazine, you could have your work cut out for you. Your job also becomes a lot more difficult if she doesn't wear a lot of jewelry. If these things are true, you may have to pull out the big guns.
The big guns, of course, are her family and friends. If she's discussed the type of ring she wants with anyone other than you, it's likely her best friend, sister, or mother. Of these people, choose the one who knows her best, who likes you the most, and who can keep a secret. If all three of these traits fail to belong to the same person, choose the person who knows her best, and beg that person to keep your shopping trip a secret until you can propose. If the person is a friend or family member, they won't want to spoil your surprise. It's likely that the person can point you the exact right engagement ring for your sweetheart.
Finally, if none of the above suggestions are viable, you have a few more options. If she is not a jewelry person, has never mentioned what type of engagement rings she likes, and has no close friends or family, you can do one of two things. You can buy a ring that you like, and steel yourself for the possibility that she will not like it. If that happens, apologize profusely and even preface your presentation of the ring with a statement regarding your lack of knowledge, and your willingness to return the ring you picked out in exchange for something she likes.
If this option is unsavory to you, you can always buy a perfect, beautiful loose diamond and present it to her, saying that you picked the stone for its clarity, perfection, and luster (much why you picked her) and that you thought it would be extra special to pick out the setting together.
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