You have talked to your girlfriend about the possibility of getting married. You’ve both
had plenty of time to think about it. You feel comfortable and confident that this is the
best decision, and you are pretty sure that she feels the same way. So you’ve made your
decision: you are going to pop the big question. The only thing left to do now is buy an
engagement ring.
Usually, the most difficult aspect of buying a bridal ring is picking out the right one—one
that you know she’ll be so excited about, and be proud to show everyone she meets up
with. If you are trying to keep it a surprise, you’ll want to avoid asking for her opinions
and suggestions about rings, but that can leave you with the intimidating task of picking
it out by yourself. One thing that may help is answering the question, is she practical,
trendy, or does she insist on being different and setting her own trends?
Practical
If your fiancé-to-be is practical, jewelry is probably not extremely important to her. In
fact she probably rarely ever wears jewelry. In this case, she most likely won’t want an
engagement ring that catches the attention of strangers 20 feet away. Pick a simple style
or design your own ring that is elegant, but won’t solicit unwanted attention. In this case,
the size should be small enough not to make her feel self-conscious, but big enough to let
her know you care. Price is also important to her. Practical people are usually financially
conscious and conservative. Also, avoid settings and stones that will catch on clothing
and furniture. This can be annoying to a practical personality.
High Fashion
This personality needs a ring that is up with the current jewelry fashion trends. The price
should probably be somewhere in the upper-middle price range. She wants something
that will communicate her career status or her social status. Pick something that is simple,
but says, “I could have something more expensive if I wanted it!”
Traditional
If she is traditional, she likes styles that have a hint of a vintage feel. She most likely has
little care for what the latest trends are. With a classic ring, she’ll be getting a style that
has withstood the test of time, and she can be confident that it will continue to do so.
Classic round solitaire diamonds and solid bands are a great bet for this personality.
Free Spirit
This personality is sweet, happy and caring. She can be okay with something extravagant
and pricey, or something simple and less expensive. What she will see is the beauty of the
ring, not the price. For this girl, find a ring style that is unique, and a style all its own. A
stone from a manufacturer that has socially responsible views and practices can also be a
big selling point for this personality.
Diva
This personality loves to draw attention. Something extravagant and expensive is what
you’ll need for her. Go for large, quality stones, in a unique setting. The shape is not as
important as the size and the price of the stone.
Conclusion
If you are still unsure of how to pick a style she’ll love, find someone who knows her
well, and take her to the jewelry store with you. If you are trying to keep it a secret, take a
few pictures of her and describe her personality to the jeweler, and he or she may be able
to help you find the perfect ring.
Article courtesy of ShaneCo.com
Pam Allen says
I’m a Traditional Type! Great article and this will help when looking for a ring. I picked my own ring out.
Savannah miller says
I love my ring its very simple, but that is the kind of ring I wanted 🙂 My husband did a great job picking it out.
sandy says
The perfect ring is almost as important as the proposal.
Garf says
I am a free spirit type and I love the ring that my hubby picked out for me.