How to Pick the Perfect Engagement Ring

We've all heard the saying that an engagement ring should cost about three month's salary, but that does nothing to tell us how to go about picking the perfect ring. It only tells us how much should be spent, and even then, it truly isn't accurate in today's world any longer. Honestly, how much a ring costs should not be the primary concern when choosing an engagement ring.

If you and your partner have talked about marriage before an official proposal, one option is to actually go ring shopping for an engagement ring together. This way, she gets to pick the ring she truly wants, and you can take some of the stress off of you to pick the perfect ring. Some women may not like this option, though, and you might want to surprise your lady with your proposal, which means you have to pick a ring without her knowledge or input.

This is where picking the perfect engagement ring becomes a bit tricky.

One man in a forum for men who are about to propose to get support, hints and tips from veteran husbands gave this helpful hint. He told another forum member that he could always buy a small solitaire diamond ring for the proposal, one that doesn't cost too much, and then let his fiancé know that this ring is only for the proposal, and he and his fiancé could pick out a true engagement ring together.

Once you and your fiancé have picked out your 'official' engagement ring together, you could then take the solitaire ring you used for the proposal and make a diamond pendant drop necklace from it, and then give this necklace to your fiancé on your next anniversary or on her birthday or for Christmas, and she will ohh and ahh over how romantic you are to remember your proposal and the ring you first gave her.

This is a perfect solution to the problem, because you will have a ring to give her for the proposal, but she also is able to pick out the perfect ring for her, and you don't have to stress over making the choice.