With mounting pressure to purchase the perfect ring - and spend a lot of money on it - it’s no surprise that buying an engagement ring is an experience that many men have begun to dread. However, when you have the right information, paired with the excitement of presenting the love of your life with the ring of her dreams, as you pop the question, engagement ring shopping doesn’t have to be anywhere near as scary or daunting. We’ve put together a handy guide to help you make the perfect engagement ring choice so that your proposal runs as smoothly as possible.

What Does She Usually Wear?

When you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring for your partner, the first thing that you’ll need to determine is the type of jewelry that she normally enjoys wearing. Since an engagement ring is a piece of jewelry that’s meant to be worn for the rest of your lifetime, it’s important that you choose a style and color that will match well with the other pieces that she likes to wear regularly, such as bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and even her other rings. Browse the vast range of stunning engagement rings at Ascot Diamonds – you’re sure to find a style that suits perfectly.

Be Sociable

Proposing to your partner can be a very tricky situation as you’ll want to do as much as you can in order to keep your plans a secret right up until you get down on your knee and pop the question, but, it’s often essential to collaborate with family and friends in order to ensure that you get the proposal, and the ring, just right. If you and your partner have never really discussed the specifics of proposing before, finding out what she’d like can be difficult if you don’t want to ask her outright and give the game away. Instead, ask a friend or family member of your partner who you can trust to keep quiet about your plans find out some information for you, for example by getting examples of rings that your partner would like to be proposed with, straight from her!

Alternative Stones

When it comes to picking an engagement ring, you can’t really get any more traditional than diamonds. But, with diamonds being such a popular choice for engagement and wedding rings all around the world, some ladies are hoping to stand out from the crowd with an alternative stone in this special ring instead. If you’re unsure, there are many ways to find out from your partner whether she would prefer a diamond or an alternative stone. If she enjoys precious stones such as sapphires, rubies, emeralds, or even unusual colored diamonds, this could really help to narrow down your engagement ring options.

Choosing an engagement ring for the love of your life can be a daunting experience, with so much pressure to get it right. These simple tips will help to put you at ease and make the whole experience much more pleasurable!