Everything and Anything

If you’re convinced you’ve found that one special person you want to be with for the rest of your life and you’ve finally decided to pop that important question of marriage, you might think all the hard decisions are over. But you’d be wrong. There is still one very big question you have to ask yourself before you get down on one knee and make your proposal. Do you pick out the ring, or do you wait for her to pick her own ring? Both sides of the debate make convincing arguments.

On one hand, she will be totally surprised and swept off her feet if you pick the ring yourself. But on the other hand, she might not like the ring, and she’ll have to wear it throughout the engagement. So should you take the risk of getting something she won’t like? After all, this isn’t just any piece of fashion jewelry. This is (hopefully) her one and only engagement ring. It, of course, depends on the dynamic of the couple, but if the ring would matter to your fiancée to be, hold off. Surprise her with an elaborate proposal, but propose with a plain gold band. Let her pick the diamond that’s perfect for her.

A marriage proposal can be the most important day of a couple’s life. Because this day is so special it’s necessary for a man to be well prepared. This means finding the perfect engagement jewelry—in the form of a classic diamond ring. But since the average man isn’t an expert on diamonds here are a few tips on how to judge diamond quality.

~Look for a diamond with many facets. Diamonds with more facets will have a “brilliant” appearance.
~Always avoid stones that have flaws visible to the naked eye. Also watch out for chips, cloudiness and drill holes.