A Man's Guide To The Perfect Engagement Ring

To take your true love’s breath away when you propose, the ring must match her personality and style, whether that is a huge statement ring or a simple band.

Choosing this perfect ring is difficult because there are so many options. Luckily, Valina.com offers engagement ring filters, narrowing down your ring options based on their features:

• Ring Style: Solitaire, Halo, Spiral, Split Shank, Three Stone, Straight, and Side Stone
• Stone Shape: Round, Oval, Princess, Pear, Cushion, Emerald, Marquise, and Asscher
• Metal Type and Color(s): White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, and Mixed Metal

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You can even search more precise details, including hand-engraved designs like filigree or milgraine, ring styles like vintage or floral, and stone settings like pave or channel. R9420W is a great example of an heirloom style ring with dazzling filigree and milgraine detailing.

Before you can properly utilize these tools, you must figure out what features her Perfect Engagement Ring should have! But how do you solve this mystery?

Look For The Ring With Her

Without a doubt, the easiest way to discover your future fiancée’s dream ring is by letting her choose it herself. Some women do not want surprise proposals and they are very picky. So, if she is one of these women, simply loop her in and shop together. This also gives her the chance to design her own ring! Personalized design is a specialized service Valina offers our customers because we can completely customize rings and matching bands!

Yet, most men like surprising the one they love. Therefore, if you want to keep your proposal a secret, there are some sneaky ways to investigate your future fiancée’s dream ring.

First: Look At Her Jewelry

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1. Does she have more yellow, rose, or white gold/silver jewelry? Most women prefer certain metal colors over others, meaning she will want her ring in that color as well.
2. Is there a lot of colorful or clear/diamond jewelry? Typically, engagement rings are made with only diamonds, but if your partner prefers color then you can get gemstones incorporated into the engagement ring with a custom order! Valina currently has a collection featuring blue sapphires. R9766W-BSA is a beautiful example of a spiral sapphire engagement ring.
3. What do her current rings look like? If she has more simple rings and bands, a Solitaire or Straight ring could be perfect. Whereas, if her rings have a lot of gemstones or intricate designs, a decorative Halo or Spiral ring could be perfect for her!

If these questions go beyond your jewelry knowledge, that’s completely fine! Bring your jeweler pictures of her jewelry, and they will point you towards rings that accent her apparent style.

Second: Look At Her Fashion And Lifestyle Choices

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   Does she regularly buy the newest fashion? Fashionistas desire the “in” look, so searching trending ring styles can help pinpoint her dream ring! Right now, one of the most popular styles on social media are oval halo rings with simple bands, like our R9990W style.
2. Does she wear natural and bohemian clothing? Consider a floral-inspired halo ring.
3. Is there a lot of vintage clothing and furniture in her home? Look at vintage/heirloom and colored gemstone styles that look like 20’s fashion with a modern twist.
4. Does she maintain a simple, tailored appearance? If your future fiancée enjoys being clean and casual, she will likely want the same for her engagement ring. Consider modest styles, like a Solitaire or Straight. They are beautiful, but they don’t scream for attention.
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   Is she sporty or rugged with her hobbies and work? Active people who use their hands prefer non-traditional wedding or anniversary bands over rings with center stones. A bezeled or channel set band is perfect because it will not catch on anything, like this bezeled rose gold band RS9834BP.

Third, Cunningly Ask Her About Rings

1. Ask a friend, mother, sister, or cousin you trust to bring up proposals and engagement rings with her. This is a normal topic for women, so it will not seem suspicious!
2. Look at your partner’s social media. Does she pin, follow, like, or comment on jewelers, jewelry/rings, or engagement posts on Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook? Along with taking notes on what she likes, use these as opportunities to casually bring up proposals.
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   During gift-giving holidays like Christmas, her birthday, or Valentine’s Day, bring her to a jewelry store and ask what she would want as a gift. To avoid suspicion, look at all the jewelry and not just rings. Also, her taste in other jewelry gives you hints about her perfect ring. For example, if she is drawn to symbolic jewelry, like pieces with hearts or crosses, chances are she would love a symbolic ring, our infinity ring R9506W representing an eternity of love.

Finally: Determine Her Ring Size

Almost every woman wants to put that engagement ring on the moment she says “yes,” so getting the right size is important. Your best option is to take a ring of hers to your jeweler. But, if she doesn’t own rings or rings that fit well, ask someone close to her or have her try on rings at a jewelry store for a holiday gift, just like in step 3. If none of these tactics work, do not fret. A ring can always be resized after the proposal! Yet, it is important to order a size as close to the right size as possible because resizing up or down by too many sizes can ruin the integrity of the ring. Valina stocks in 6.5, so any other size would have to be special ordered.

It Is More Than Just a Ring

Finding this ring could take a lot of time and effort. But, when you finally propose and offer her this perfect ring, she will realize the ring is also a symbol of how perfect, loving, and dedicated you are. Therefore, your effort in finding this ring is a perfect start to a beautiful future together.