| The ancient Romans had a ring known as a | | | | would adore the surprise? |
| betrothal or truth ring that they wore after they | | | | Preliminary Steps |
| were married. They were also the first to wear | | | | If you feel your partner would enjoy the surprise |
| their wedding rings on the fourth finger of the left | | | | of seeing a shiny diamond engagement ring in a |
| hand, which is the most common place for people | | | | box, you can try to find out her preferences |
| to wear their engagement rings. Although the | | | | beforehand. The first thing you need to do is to |
| people of some countries do wear their rings on | | | | listen! More often than not she will let you know |
| the right hand, the left is definitely more common. | | | | what she wants without you having to ask! |
| Many speculate that the tradition of wearing a ring | | | | What more you can do to check her preferences |
| to indicate engagement or marriage began | | | | about the kind of jewelry? Take a peek in her |
| because the vein in the fourth finger of the left | | | | jewelry box, and see what kind of jewelry she |
| hand was thought to run straight to the heart. | | | | likes. Check out the jewelry that she wears now |
| For the most part, in America and Canada, it is | | | | or the pieces she has bought for herself lately. |
| common for the man to give the woman a | | | | Colorful? Delicate? Classic? Chunky rings and |
| engagement ring while he wears no ring until | | | | necklaces? This will give you a good idea as to |
| marriage. However, in Brazil, Egypt and many | | | | the style of ring that she leans towards. |
| other countries, both females and males wear | | | | Thinking Fingers |
| engagement rings although they are usually simply | | | | It's important to find out your partner's ring size |
| matching bands of gold or silver and do not | | | | before you make your purchase. Another aspect |
| contain diamonds. Historically, in most countries, | | | | to consider when you choose your diamond |
| the future groom will select the ring in private and | | | | engagement ring is the shape of the finger it is |
| then present It to the woman as a surprise. | | | | destined to adorn. A fine or delicate ring could be |
| However, recently it has been common for many | | | | more easily lost on a long slim finger, while a |
| couples to shop for diamond engagement rings | | | | shorter hand might wear it well. Conversely, if you |
| together. | | | | are attracted by large and bold chunky stone |
| Selecting the Engagement Ring | | | | settings, these could look awkward on a shorter |
| The diamond engagement ring is a reflection of | | | | finger. The width of the band affects the |
| both your personal and cultural preferences. | | | | appearance of the hand (and it rhymes!). A thick |
| Selecting an engagement ring often intimidates | | | | band works well longer fingers, while a thin band |
| guys. This shouldn't be the case. Remember you | | | | can help a short finger to look slightly longer. |
| know her well enough to know that you want to | | | | The shape of the stone itself is also significant. |
| marry her right? All you need to do is tap into | | | | Although the most popular shape for a diamond |
| those nuances and ask yourself what would she | | | | engagement ring is round, keep in mind that short |
| really like. However I have listed a few tips for | | | | fingers can be made to appear longer by an oval |
| you. | | | | diamond engagement ring. |
| Joint Decisions? | | | | When In Doubt… |
| Before you select a diamond engagement ring, | | | | If you still feel completely bewildered, you can |
| make sure that you feel your partner would be | | | | also always enlist the aid of a female relative or |
| pleased by your move. Ask your self these | | | | friend before making your purchase, or even buy |
| questions: Would she be more comfortable | | | | loose diamonds for your proposal and later |
| choosing the ring herself? Or do you think she | | | | choose the setting with your partner. |