Thursday, February 19, 2009

Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring

If you have decided to ask the hand of your girlfriend for marriage, what better else to give her than an engagement ring? But what should you give her? Of course, since asking your girl to marry you is not an easy feat, you tend to have cold feet. You want to make sure everything’s perfect. You want to be certain the ring she receives will delight her.

Jewelry stores will give you a lot of rings to choose from. These can be made from gold or silver or bronze. Some are adorned with precious stones such as diamond, ruby or sapphire. The level of material purity, the rarity of the stone and the more complex the design all adds to the price of the ring.

There are advantages and disadvantages in keeping this a total secret from her, or asking her what she wants. If you surprise her with the ring and the question, she may think you are really sweet to be able to plan everything for this special moment. On the other hand, if the type of ring you give her is not what she is dreaming of, she can get a little disappointed. However, if you ask her what she wants, you may lose the element of surprise and the event of proposal will no longer be any thrilling for her. The good side is that she will have the ring that she wants.

After the proposal, and once your girl have agreed to marry you, the next important ring to think about is of course the wedding rings! This time, you don’t need to make the decision on your own; your fiancé is there to help you. But it doesn’t make it any easier. You both have to think about what you want to wear. Wedding rings last for a lifetime. It symbolizes the bond that you will have, uniting you as one. You have to make sure it is something that will last. It has to be something you will both be proud that you are wearing. Typically, wedding rings are identical rings for both husband and wife.

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