Knowing when to buy the engagement ring can be challenging if you’re planning a surprise proposal. Do you buy the ring when you know she’s The One? Do you get down on one knee, propose and then look at rings together? On one hand, you don’t want to jump the gun and buy an expensive ring without being 100% sure. On the other hand, if you’re planning to pop the question and you want to have a ring ready and waiting to slip onto her finger, you want to be prepared. The decision on when to get an engagement ring depends on whether you plan to have the ring made for her or let her have input on the ring. Keep reading to get our expert advice and make the proposal one that you will both treasure forever.
When to Buy the Engagement Ring
Buying an engagement ring is a big decision. Price guidelines, styles and other things aside, this ring is the start of the most important journey you will begin as a couple. You may know that you are meant to be together at a certain stage in your relationship. Even if the topic hasn’t come up, you may feel sure that she is likely to say “yes”, when you bring out that little box. You may be a few years into your relationship, living together and perhaps raising a young family already. At this point, you may both know that it’s time to take the next step. Whatever the case, knowing when to buy the engagement ring is important to get your timing right, prevent potential costs and avoid having your proposal end badly.
For surprise proposals…
If you’re planning a surprise proposal, you will need to do your homework well in advance. You will know your love well and hopefully, that means you will know that she is feeling ready to take the next step. Making presumptions can lead to big disappointment, however. Don’t assume that the traditional model of dating, relationships, moving in together and marriage will apply to every couple.
You can get a better idea of how she feels by listening to hints that she drops, speaking to her best friend, sister or other close people in her life or dropping subtle hints that you are ready to make things official. This is also a good idea to get their help in finding out her ring size. You can also look at her current style and other jewellery to see what she likes or choose a classic style such as solitaire to be safe.
For planned proposals…
These are a bit different. Rather than proposing with a ring and hoping for the best, you pop the question when you have spoken about wanting to be together forever. This doesn’t mean skipping the romantic proposal. It just means that you are not getting her a ring as a surprise. Instead, she will have input in the style she likes. The upside to this is that you will always know exactly when to get the ring. Rather than buying it in advance, you buy it when the question has either been asked or she is expecting it to be asked. With this option, there is less chance of potential problems. You’ll also know that she is getting a ring she truly loves because she has chosen the style, stones and every other element.
Whichever option you choose, finding the right ring is essential. At Cape Diamonds, we offer a custom ring design service to make it easier to plan the perfect ring. Contact us today to learn more about our engagement rings.