As a man, one of the stepping-stones into adulthood will always be marriage and spending your life with the woman who completes you. Whether you marry your childhood sweetheart right after college, or don’t find your lady until later in life, one tradition that is difficult to stray away from is the idea of putting a ring on her finger to seal the deal.
Not all women’s ring tastes are created equal. If your soon-to-be-wife is a traditionalist, you may start looking at simple diamond rings for her. If her style is unique or is inspired by the olden days, perhaps a vintage-inspired piece of jewelry is the way to go. If your lady is avant-garde or just creates her own distinct persona, you’ll want to entertain the idea of a unique ring for her. Whatever her personality or aesthetic is, you’ll probably need a few tips to find the right ring. Here are some items to consider when shopping for a diamond ring for the woman you’ll spend the rest of your life with.
Start poking around in her jewelry box.
From the moment you started dating her, you were probably made well aware that no man should ever enter or move things around in her closet. You’re not allowed to poke around and look at her watches, necklaces, rings or bangles because she probably thinks you’d break something, move something to where it didn’t belong or lose a beloved item of jewelry that she couldn’t replace.
With that being said, you may want to get a real feel for her current taste in jewelry. Does she have simple diamond earrings, a pearl necklace or modest gold or silver bracelets? Her taste in rings may take the traditional route.
Ask her mother and friends for their opinions.
If you find that you’re completely stumped or don’t know where to start when it comes to ring shopping, go straight to the sources. If you chat with her mother often, ask what her recommendation would be for an engagement ring. Ask her friends if she has ever mentioned what her ideal ring would look like. Take plenty of notes and use your best judgment.
Shopping for rings doesn’t have to be incredibly difficult. Most times, if you go with your gut, you’ll find a piece of jewelry that you know she’ll love and that will also fit in your budget. No matter the style, she’ll absolutely look forward to spending her life with you.
Take a peek inside her closet.
On the flipside, if you notice that her closet is bright, colorful, unique and up with the current trends, perhaps she’d love a non-traditional approach to a ring. Colored stone rings are a current trend that has taken Hollywood by storm, and the rest of the country is quickly catching on. Black diamond engagement rings are a popular choice as of late and are a total showstopper. If your girlfriend takes pride in her unique wardrobe, you may want to take a look at non-traditional options.
Francine has four daughters, all married, and has seen it all when it comes to proposals, engagement rings and weddings. She knows that while some women are more traditional, some like to show their personal flair when it comes to these sorts of bridal choices. She hopes her advice on choosing the perfect ring will help young men make the best decisions for their beautiful brides.