The best way to buy your partner an engagement ring she will love is to let her pick it out herself, however, most men are reluctant to take that approach because they want it to be a surprise or they want to be discreet about pricing and payment issues. If you need to choose one yourself, you have to be sure to know what you are doing.
To get a better idea of what your partner likes, consider the jewelry they currently own, and what type of jewelry they wear the most, and use that as a basis when selecting a ring. As an absolute minimum you need to establish whether she prefers vintage, classic looking jewelry or contemporary looking, bold jewelry. Think about any shopping trips the two of you have been on and if she has ever showed interest in a certain type of ring or type of jewelry.
If you want some confirmation of what styles your partner currently likes, then next time you are out shopping take a subtle detour to a jewelry store. You can pretend that you need a new watch and take some time considering the different ones available so that it will give her time to do some looking around. Inquire whether or not she liked anything she noticed in the store, and keep in mind what she says.
If in real doubt about what type of engagement ring to buy then opting for a diamond one is advisable as pretty much all women love diamond rings. Although you may think that buying a diamond engagement ring will be too expensive, there are some options available that make it affordable. With a bit of investigation, you can find the ideal diamond in your price range, as they are graded in terms of how they are cut, what color and carat they are, and how clear they are. You can get some great deals on ones that are slightly flawed, where the flaws are not visible to the naked eye.
Choosing the perfect ring is not the only thing you have to worry about, you also need to make sure you buy it in the correct size. If she has any rings that she wears on her engagement ring finger already then try to get hold of one of them if she happens to take them off. If that fails, you could attempt to size up her fingers in other ways, like measuring a glove she owns, or even jokingly drawing around her hands / fingers on a piece of paper.
In the event that you get an engagement ring, but something is not right about it, there is nothing to it, since you can just change it or get it resized, and there will be no harm done. All you have to do is give her the ring, and a few days later just mention that she can make changes to the ring if she wants to, and that it will not hurt your feelings.
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