A lot of guys who decide to purchase a diamond engagement ring really want to keep it a secret from their girlfriends and not tell them how much they spent. However, a better idea would be to have your girlfriend come with you to select the one she wants. If you do this, you will not have the concerns that come with buying one on your own, such as not knowing if she will like it or not. But, if you are set on picking it out on your own, here are a few tips to help you.
A lot of guys who decide to purchase a diamond engagement ring really want to keep it a secret from their girlfriends and not tell them how much they spent. However, a better idea would be to have your girlfriend come with you to select the one she wants. If you do this, you will not have the concerns that come with buying one on your own, such as not knowing if she will like it or not. But, if you are set on picking it out on your own, here are a few tips to help you.
Take the time to find out exactly what your girlfriend likes and what she dislikes. You might want to begin by paying attention to the jewelry she already wears, which will give you an idea of her style. Prior to shopping for the ring, you should understand the kind of jewelry she prefers. For instance, is she into big and chunky, simple, traditional, or modern? Have there been times in the past when she has casually mentioned she would like a particular style?
If you are out shopping, wander into a jewelry store under the guise of some errand for yourself. This will work best if you work this out ahead of time with someone behind the counter. Arrange to have the clerk assist her or at least take clear notice of what she was eying. Have another clerk keep you fully engaged so that your intended truly believes you are not paying any attention to her whatsoever. Maybe the clerk helping her can even steer her toward the engagement rings and gather some information for you. This way you can get information about what she likes without her ever knowing that you are shopping for a ring.
If you are completely clueless as to what you should buy your girlfriend, you can just go with a basic diamond ring. These are timeless classics. You might think that a diamond engagement ring will be too expensive, however there are some that will fit into any budget. The cost of a diamond is dependent upon its grade, and the grade is dependent upon the carat, cut, color, and clarity of the diamond. As such, you can pick one out that is not flawless, but is beautiful just the same. And you will stay within your budget.
Picking out the ideal engagement ring is only one aspect you must think about. You must also get the ring in her size. A great way to find out what her size is would be to look at a ring that she currently wears on her third finger of her left hand and note the size. Or, you could always take one of her gloves with you to the store. You could even draw around her hand as you pretend to have fun with her.
