If you are planning on the engagement ring you present when you pop the question as being the forever ring, then obviously you want it to fit correctly. If you are going for an all-out surprise, this could be tricky. The best way to deduce band size is if you can get your hands on a ring which she may wear on the same finger on her right hand, which many ladies do.
Then, if you are able to, bring it to us to make a precise measurement, or we can explain to you how to make an accurate measurement at home. Contact us for details.
If she doesn’t usually wear a ring on that finger, perhaps you could buy a fun jewellery item when you’re on holiday or for some of sort of innocuous reason – make a note of the band size and keep that info on the down low.
But don’t worry if you can’t get this element dead right from the get-go. Bands can be re-sized without much trouble at all; it happens all the time. In fact, down the track, many people need to get them adjusted, as their body shape and finger widths change over time.
OK, so if you are Gentleman (a), you have the info and the inspo ready to go, work out what you want to spend, then come and see us, we will take it from there and make the journey as smooth as possible. If we could, we would come along on the night to cheer you on, but that might get in the way of the surprise!
Now, for all you guys who are in the (b) division. You have talked about getting hitched, but she’s not expecting the question to be popped just yet. It sounds as though you have at least discussed engagement rings, so you are half way there. If you are at that point where you know what she wants and you know what you’re going to do – then go for it! As mentioned above, if you’re not completely sure about finger size, try the tactics discussed, but don’t fret if not, it can be sorted later. So for you guys, all you need to do is make sure you keep it nicely hidden until the big day. If you prefer, we are more than happy to hold it for you at our premises until you’re ready to rock.
Group (c). Your way forward is far more straightforward. The only thing she doesn’t know is that you are definitely going to get down on bended knee, sooner than she suspects. You’ve looked at rings together but she doesn’t know that are about to purchase one. If you have decided on the ring you want, together, then all you need to do is to give us the go ahead. You may have to wait if it’s being custom made, during which time you can make plans for the occasion.
If the two of you got to the point where you were 95% sure which engagement ring you preferred, but not comprehensively, can you make the call? We are very happy to discuss this with you and can very likely help you resolve it. Again, don’t forget, settings can be altered, even stones can be changed, depending on how customised your purchase is.
