| I've sold thousands of engagement rings during | | | | at .An active person would want a ring that won't |
| my 20 year career in the jewelry business and | | | | be obtrusive or get caught on things. Traditional |
| with that I've gained intimate knowledge of what | | | | women tend to choose classic designs like round |
| works when creating a memorable proposal. Most | | | | solitaire engagement rings. |
| men think that a women's only concern is the ring | | | | If you still can't decide what she would like then |
| - how big it is, what shape, precious metal type, | | | | ask her friends or family for their help. Women |
| etc. While every woman wants their engagement | | | | spend time discussing jewelry choices with one |
| ring to be something they'll always cherish, they | | | | another, especially when people in their circle of |
| do want a proposal story to tell their | | | | influence become engaged. Another good |
| grandchildren. After you propose, your girlfriend's | | | | approach is to look for opportune times to |
| family and friends will ask two questions - "Can I | | | | discuss the ring without tipping her off. When you |
| see the ring?" & "How did he propose?" Now | | | | see an advertisement in a magazine, the internet, |
| that's pressure but it doesn't need to be if you | | | | or on television; comment on the rings and then |
| follow some rules of engagement, no pun | | | | ask her for what she thinks about them. |
| intended. | | | | Women's magazines are a wonderful tool to do |
| Surprise Her | | | | this because there many jewelry advertisements |
| Men have a hard time picking an engagement ring | | | | in them. |
| for their future fiancé and rightfully so. | | | | Style Choices: |
| After all, how many times in your life have you | | | | Classic/Traditional |
| purchased an engagement ring? With that being | | | | Round Solitaire |
| said, 50% of guys thinking about popping the | | | | Tiffany Style |
| question will bring their girlfriends with them to | | | | 3 Stone Settings |
| help pick the engagement ring. This can be helpful | | | | Bold/Contemporary |
| in finding out what she really is hoping for but | | | | Tension Set |
| sometimes it really hurts the romanticism of the | | | | Thicker Settings with Multiple Diamonds |
| event. The women that are most excited always | | | | Designer Diamond Shapes |
| seem to be the ones that were completely | | | | You'll also need her ring size before going to the |
| surprised when receiving the ring. There's no | | | | jewelry store to begin shopping. There are a |
| substitute for getting down on one knee in front | | | | couple of things you can do to get her size |
| of your unsuspecting bride and presenting a ring | | | | without tipping her off. First, find a ring that she |
| that you've selected on your own. It shows that | | | | wears on her ring finger and bring it with you to |
| you're excited enough about getting married to do | | | | the jewelry store. The jeweler can measure the |
| it without help and that you want it to be a | | | | size of the ring to determine the right fit for her |
| special time for her. | | | | engagement ring. If you're concerned that she'll |
| It's not always easy for you to decide which ring | | | | become upset because her ring is missing, then |
| is the one she'll fall in love with but you can get | | | | you can trace the inside of the ring with a pen |
| the job done a lot easier than you think. First | | | | and take the inside measurement to the jeweler. |
| thing you should know is that there's tons of | | | | In some cases you won't get the perfect fit on |
| information at your fingertips and you don't even | | | | the first try, so be sure to ask the jeweler if the |
| know it. Look to her lifestyle choices, clothing, and | | | | ring you choose can be sized in case it doesn't fit |
| her shopping habits to determine what she would | | | | properly. |
| like for a ring. Ring styles are created with the | | | | Your engagement will be magical and memorable |
| wearer in mind just like clothing; some people are | | | | if you take the time to prepare for the |
| bold and outgoing and prefer clothing & | | | | engagement ring purchase. Take it from someone |
| jewelry that matches. This type of person would | | | | who has worked with thousands of engaged |
| hope for a ring that's a unique style and has a | | | | couples, do it on your own for the most romantic |
| bold fresh look. You can get ideas for ring styles | | | | proposal possible. |