Choosing an engagement ring can be really daunting. How do you know whether she’ll love it without spoiling the surprise? Lucky for you, we’ve been in this business for a long time. Here are some of the ways our clients in the past have chosen the perfect ring while keeping the proposal a secret.
Pay Attention to Her Sense of Style
Keeping an eye on your fiancée-to-be’s style can be key to picking out the ring of her dreams. This includes her clothes, jewelry, accessories, and even her taste in art and design.
Here are the most common design styles, and what that means when it comes to choosing a ring.
- Classic: If your sweetheart dons a more classic look, she’ll be looking for a timeless, elegant piece. She would probably love a solitaire engagement ring- which would highlight the minimal, classic style she loves.
- Trendy: Is she always getting excited about new fashion trends on TikTok? You may have a trendy fashionista on your hands. If your sweetie loves being in the know with current trends and pays attention to fashion shows, celebrity outfits, and blogger trending styles, she probably focuses on trends when developing her style. Our advice? Take a look at popular celebrity ring styles or ask your jeweler what styles are hot right now.
- Vintage: Does the love of your life adore history, antique pieces, and vintage clothing? She would probably love a vintage, antique feel to her engagement ring. If she has a favorite time period, take note of it and come to us at Mark’s Diamonds. We’ll help you create something that reflects that time period as well as your sweetheart.
- Active: So your gal is a trademark Colorado woman–always finding new activities to do outdoors! Since she probably works with her hands and has athletic, high-intensity hobbies, it’s better to look for a low profile ring. A low-set diamond is better for this situation as opposed to a cathedral or high prong set diamond. There will be less of a chance that the ring will snag, lose diamonds, or have damaged prongs.
- Sentimental: Is your sweetie known for being sentimental, constantly chattering away about family history and heirlooms? Ask your family or hers if there is a diamond or gemstone you could incorporate into the design of her ring. If you’re unsure whether the ring will fit, make sure to have it re-sized so it doesn’t fall or get lost. If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to getting her ring size, consider asking a family member like her Mom or sister. Speaking of…
Get Her Friends & Family Involved
Still feeling stumped when it comes to nailing down her style? It may be time to ask for reinforcements. AKA: ask the ladies in her life! Her mom, sisters, aunts, cousins, or friends are great resources to reach out to in order to get a better feel of what she’d like. You’d be surprised at ow many of them chat with the women in their life about the styles they may want!
If they haven’t talked about it with her, you can have them casually bring it up with her in conversation. It makes it less suspicious if you’re trying to keep it a secret. It can even be a good idea to bring her mom or one of her friends to shop with you .But, be careful now–you must come up with a solid reason you want to spend extra time with her friends and family if you decide to go with this!
Take Note of Her Day-to-Day Jewelry
What does she normally wear? Does she have more yellow, white, or rose gold? Does she gravitate towards small dainty pieces or does she like bold stand-out designs? Maybe she like classic pearls and diamonds or does she like colored gemstones. Does she have certain pieces she wears more often than others? The answers to these questions can help you figure out what key elements to nail down when picking out the perfect ring.
Browse With Her
Obviously, this is going to clue her into the fact that you might propose soon. However, you could say that you’re looking for a gift for someone else, like your mother, and pay attention to what she’s drawn to. You could also tell her you’re thinking of buying her new earrings or a bracelet- and you could find out her preferences on gold type or stones.
Buy a Placeholder
If you’re not willing to take any chances, it may be a good idea to try buying a placeholder. This is where you buy a simple solitaire ring and then propose with it. After the engagement, come back in and design the real engagement ring side-by-side with your fiancée. This method keeps it a surprise, but also allows her to be a part of the design process.
Ask Your Jeweler for Help Selecting One of Your Denver Engagement Rings
It’s best to come in with a clue as to what she’ll want but if you need a lot of guidance or just need to learn about jewelry in general, it doesn’t hurt to just make an appointment and ask questions. Just come in with your budget in mind, be prepared to talk about your future fiancée and let the experts help you!
At Mark’s Diamonds, we have 35 years of experience in fine jewelry and helping people select the perfect engagement ring. We are happy to help guide you through the process and be a part of your journey as a couple. Book your appointment with us today.
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