subject: How To Get The Engagement Ring You Are After With These Hints by:Andy Moquin [print this page] Your engagement ring is going to be on your finger for a long time. It can be a tricky scenario when a girl is presented with an engagement ring she dislikes by a well meaning guy. To avoid this sort of situation why not try some of these little tips to ensure he is not totally clueless.
Window Gazing. This is an especially good way to go. If his eyes glaze over, you know that he is probably not quite ready for the big plunge yet. However, if your engagement has been talked about, he will be keen to get some ideas. Looking at what suits your finger and budget is a practical course to take. He may mean to surprise you and at least now he will know whether you favor a solitaire, 3 stones, pave setting, or another engagement ring entirely. Make sure that he does have some clue as to the styles, metals, and settings that you prefer. You may also like to point out the engagement rings you really don't care for.
A Joint Effort. This is for the couple who really do like to do everything together. You look at various engagement ring styles together and decide as a team what you both like and don't. This allows input from the both of you, and will ensure an engagement ring that both of you love.
Friends and Family. Some savvy guys may seek assistance from a sister or good friend, if they feel they can trust them to keep a secret. Make sure those close to you that he may ask really do know your style. Tell them if you are unsure. For example "Solitaires are just so yesterday". Or "Don't you just love the Asscher cuts that everyone is getting as engagement rings?". In this instance you may want to leave a spare ring lying around in case he wants to get an idea of your ring size. However, you may well have swapped jewelry with your friends or sister over time and they may well know already know your finger size.
Casually Point Out. While reading mags or surfing the Net, you can try and show him what you like. "Isn't that a fabulous engagement ring that so and so got? Take a look at this photo. I would give my leg for an engagement ring that looked like that.". A savvy guy can then later try and remember where he saw the photo and retrieve it. If you go this road be sure that you don't throw out the mag, or save the URL page to your favorites. (Make it a bit easy for him to get it right.)
An engagement ring should be a source of joy, not angst. No fellow wants to purchase incorrectly. Help him, and yourself, out. Speak now, or forever hold your peace.
About the author
Andy Moquin has spent 20 years in the jewelry industry with much of his experience in polished diamonds, engagement rings and custom jewelry design. He is an accomplished business consultant and is available for advice on topics such as marketing, advertising, merchandising and business turnarounds.
