Most men would rather be left alone in the woods for a month straight than have to shop for an engagement ring. While it would be nice to let someone look at engagement rings for them, selecting an engagement ring is an intimate choice that can only be made by the groom. It’s perfectly normal to be intimidated by the price and the vast selection of diamond stones, but a little guidance can go a very long way.
Set Up a Budget
Before you set out to look at diamonds, determine how much you can spend. Not how much you want to spend, but how much you can actually spend. Doing so will be a big help to the jeweler in helping them decide the best options to show you. Remember that, just like buying a car, you can negotiate the price of an engagement ring. While it’s often said that a groom should be prepared to spend at least two months’ full salary on an engagement ring, you don’t have to fall prey to this adage. Believe it or not, this rule was contrived by a diamond company back in the 1940s as a way to get men to spend more on an engagement ring. It truly is the thought that matters when it comes to selecting a ring. What’s the use of buying the most expensive ring if you can’t have an equally nice wedding and honeymoon?
Surprise Her
Many future grooms bring their future wives with them to the jeweler to let them pick out their own ring. While this is a surefire way for the bride to get the ring that she wants, it’s not as much of a thrilling surprise as it would be if her fiancé surprised her with the ring in a romantic gesture. Imagine not only proposing to your future wife, but selecting a ring that’s a perfect fit and selecting a ring that she loves. This is a great way to start off your future marriage and a great way to score points with her family and friends.
What’s Her Ring Size?
Selecting the right ring size is crucial to the proposal, and also where a lot of men mess up. Imagine the horror of bending down on one knee, asking the “big question” and slipping the ring on your girlfriend’s finger only to see that it’s not a good fit. If this does happen, all you have to do is take the ring back to the jeweler and get it refitted, But to avoid this, make sure the ring you pick out is the right size from the get-go. Get a ring that your girlfriend isn’t wearing and bring it to the jeweler to have it measured. To keep her in the dark, ask one of your girlfriend’s friends to swipe one of her rings or have them ask her for her ring size. Either that or you can swipe the ring yourself when your girlfriend’s in the bathroom. Just make sure that the ring is one that she doesn’t wear very often to keep her from getting suspicious.
Picking out an engagement ring doesn’t have to be another form of torture as long as you know what you’re doing. Take your time, make sure you have all of your bases covered, and everything is sure to go perfectly.
Article courtesy of Shane Co.
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