Ring for proposal?

claretmatt

I have received parental blessing and am planning to propose

I was wondering whether I should have "the ring" for proposal or nothing / "token ring" and let partner chose "the ring" at a later date?

I can find ring size (same as her mum) and have a reasonable idea of what partner would like.

Am open to opinions and ideas and guess this is the right forum to get them. Other tips welcome.

double_mummy

if you know what she likes and her size get it

if you want her to pick one could you do something cute like a love heart saying marry me in a ring box with a harribo ring

good luck x

McKneff

double_mummy wrote: »

if you know what she likes and her size get it

if you want her to pick one could you do something cute like a love heart saying marry me in a ring box with a harribo ring

good luck x

Sounds good to me, remember an engagement ring is going tobe on her finger for life (hopefully:)) and she will have to love it.
It will be exciting shopping for it together.
Good luck and congratulations.:j

johannalf88

If you know what she will like get it!
My OH had brought the ring, and I loved the fact I had it to wear straight away! I also would have been really uncomfortable picking something out without knowing my OH's budget. I am quite happy knowing he choose it for me all by himself, I know how much effort and thought he put in to it!

White_Sapphire

My H2B proposed with the ring; it wasn't what I would have chosen, but it's beautiful, and means that much more to me for him having chosen it.

If you know her style then be brave and take the plunge!

Good luck, and congratulations in advance

Brighton_belle

I really enjoyed choosing my own ring and was just thrilled to be proposed to. But we are all different.

Have you bought jewellery for her before that she has loved - that's a good indicator that you do know her taste and you can be confident that you will get it right - go for it: good luck and congratulations!

Idiophreak

I hate to say it, but I'm continually amazed how few men know the answer to this question.

When I proposed I knew my girlfriend and I knew what she'd want me to do, so I went and chose a ring myself.

Surely you must have some clues how your girlfriend might envisage the proposal, OP?

MrsShawToBe

My OH bought the ring first, but I had chosen it out already so he knew what I wanted

RainbowDrops

Idiophreak wrote: »

I hate to say it, but I'm continually amazed how few men know the answer to this question.

When I proposed I knew my girlfriend and I knew what she'd want me to do, so I went and chose a ring myself.

Surely you must have some clues how your girlfriend might envisage the proposal, OP?

My OH had the ring too, and I loved it - the proposal felt extra "real" that way, and I was blown away by his choice.
I know lots of girls find it exciting to go ring shopping, but to me it just wouldn't have felt right.
The ring is a token of his commitment, and every time I look at it I smile & think about him going to choose it.


OP - if you think you know what she wants, then go for it.
She can always change it afterwards if it's not right.

johannalf88

Rainbow drops has said it better than me! That's exactly how I feel about it.

Brightside

My H2B didn't have a ring when he proposed, mainly because he knows I am very limited on what jewellry I can wear for work and didn't want to get it wrong. The one thing he knew was that I wanted a ring I could wear always and forever, and didn't have to take off for work.

I would say get the ring before if you know her taste and size, I hated everyone looking at my left hand and asking where the ring was like I was lying about being engaged.