Proposal Tips

If you’re planning on making the proposal a surprise, you want to make sure you have the correct ring size, and more importantly that she’ll love the ring! To pick out a ring she is sure to fall for, take into consideration her taste and lifestyle. Here are a few tips on getting the information you need without her suspecting.

Ring Size
After all, she’ll be wearing this for the rest of her life…or at least until you trade-up. We can tell you everything you need to know about how to buy a diamond.

If she has a few rings in her jewelry collection, sneak one away and bring it to us to have it sized. Put the ring on your finger as far down as you can comfortably and mark your finger with a pen. A jeweler can then measure the mark to determine the ring size.

What Metal Would She Like?
To figure what metal is best for your partner, notice the jewelry she currently wears. This will help you decide if she’d be more interested in yellow gold, white gold, or platinum. If it’s a toss up, a selection of two-tone settings that might help make up your mind.

What Style Is Her Style?
Take her lifestyle into consideration when choosing an engagement setting. If she is active and always on the go, you might want to consider a solitaire setting such as the cathedral or contour setting, or select from one of our channel setting styles.

Once you determine her ring size, metal, and style, choosing one of our engagement settings should be a cinch. Properly evaluating this information should help you make a decision your future fiancé will be thrilled with, but don’t forget your opinion counts as well!

Preparing for the Perfect Proposal
Very few events require as much thought, preparation, and determination as marriage. The proposal sets the stage for the happiness and promise to come. With nearly 80% of engagements occurring during the holiday season, get prepared for the perfect proposal by following our marriage proposal tips!

First, know the answer. You would be surprised to know the amount of men who don’t even bother discussing marriage with their girlfriends. Popping the question shouldn’t be your first discussion of marriage.

Peace-of-Mind
Do your homework before buying the engagement ring. Most importantly do business with a jeweler you trust. We are an American Gem Society jeweler. American Gem Society jewelers make up less than 5% of jewelers in the United States and Canada. Why so few? Because the qualifications for membership are stringent. Shopping with an American Gem Society jeweler means you can shop with confidence. And, make sure you insure the ring. Before you go planning an extravagant marriage proposal, one of the first things that you should do is insure the ring with an insurance policy. The ring can be added for an additional cost under your homeowner’s or tenants insurance policy. We recommed a more complete offering through Jewelers Mutual.

Ask Permission, Not Forgiveness.
There is an old Roman custom know as “joining of the hands”, where the groom would give the bride’s father a coin that symbolized the purchase of the bride. The bride would then pass from her father’s hand to the grooms. Although this rarely exists today, it’s common respect to ask the bride’s father for approval before whisking his daughter away.

Be Creative.
Take this opportunity to shine. Your proposal should be a reflection of you and your bride-to-be. Following are a few marriage proposal tips:

Spread the News.
Tell everyone you know about your engagement. Have a plan to communicate quickly and consider sending an engagement announcement.

Celebrate.
Toast your engagement with a night on the town, a glass of bubbly or a celebration with friends and family.

This holiday season capture the romance and plan for the most perfect proposal.