engagement rings?

I think most couples go and buy the engagement ring together, personally I like the idea where a man goes and buys the ring as a surprise but i don't think a lot of women would trust their man to buy something they really liked, I sort of think when you love someone deeply you would wear a tap washer if they gave one to you. :)

I think it is a matter of personal choice, to be decided by the couple. Some men like to propose with the ring. I would much prefer to choose mine (which I did). Many years ago it was the custom for the man to make an appointment with the jeweller, telling them the price range he was prepared to pay. Then only rings in that price bracket would be displayed and the lady could make a choice without worrying about the price.

I don't think that there is a right or wrong answer to this question, it's all based on personal choice and beliefs. Peronsally I would like it if my boyfriend had an idea in his head of what I liked, like if I showed him a picture or described it, I think it makes it more special if he picks it out himself.

I guess it all depends. When we got engaged my hunny gave me a ring and told me that that was just for now. He wanted me to pick out what I wanted so I wasnt dissapointed and he knew I would like it. He said get whatever ring you want and Ill buy it. I spent days looking for the right ring. I found a 14k white gold ring with 3 big diamonds and several small diamonds that I loved and it was fairly inexpencive. He bought it and put it on me right there in the store. It was a great day!!

Ok...I've been married for nearly 16 years, and my hubby would indiscreetly ask me about my likes. He would ask questions like, if you were going to have a precious stone cut (this as we were looking at his dad's stone collection), what's your favorite shape (round, square, oval, marquis). He knew I preferred white gold early on in our courtship since that's all I owned. He picked my rings. I lost the first set, so last Christmas (after 12 years) he replaced mys et with a new one. It's more beautiful than the first set. There's so much more surprise to it if they choose it on their own.

My friend, I have been engaged 4 times, so I can help you with this subject. It depends on what type of relationship you have. If he is really traditional, he will be insulted if you want to pick it out with him. Then I suggest that you get a magazine and make folds on the pages with rings that you like. Leave it where he can find it...hopefully he will look. If he is not too traditional, and he hints that he is looking, you can mention things a little at a time, like what kind of band you like (yellow or white gold, platinum) or what shape stones you like)pear, solitaire, princess cut, emerald cut, etc). I truly believe that most men want a clue as to what would make their women happy. Then they will feel more confident in their purchase.

Im going back about 15 years years, but my hubby picked out my ring..Its a symbol that that they love you and are committed to you, so I found that its only appropriate they they choose, You might be surprised at their choice..

I think you're supposed to choose it together but I think you should have an idea of a price range before hand. You pick out various rings and try them on until you find one that is perfect. Then you can send it off to be resized or put it on layby , but let the man do the paying while you discreetly wander away. He can then present you with the ring at an appropriately romantic time...You don't have to be there but he must pick up the ring the two of you have previously chosen.

Yes I would rather lik the idea to go together and buy the ring. It is better for both if its my case i will do that. Bu it is nic to have a surprise gift from husband but if i dont like that then ...? So I prefer to buy together

Hi Meljessxena.The moment i would never forget about is getting an engagement ring. I wasn't expecting him to proposal so it was the biggest gift i had in my life . And about the ring since i wasn't expecting it and it was a big surprise. For me it is the most beautiful thing in the world. But you already decided to get married i don't think it is something weird you be there and give your opinion. And congratulations by the way.