How to Blow Her Away with the Perfect Engagement Ring

Every kiss may begin with Kay, but to blow her away with your ring, you need to start early. There is more to getting that perfect ring than buying a circle of gold. How do you guarantee that the ring you get is the ring she really, really wants on her finger?

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Watchfulness
• A plan
• Hard work
• Element of surprise
• Real caring

1. Don't be obvious about it, but get to know what she likes. Some women really love diamonds, the bigger the better. But many women are made of different stuff. Find something that really is close to her heart. Mark it down so you can use this info later.

2. Think hard about the meaning of the ring. Look for something that is her. Something that defines what she means to you. In my case, I knew that my girl was not crazy about diamonds. I also knew that her last name was Perl. So when I discovered that she likes pearls, I knew that had to make a play on that somehow.

3. Choose the ring that says what she is to you. In my case, I purchased a ring with a golden pearl. I planned to tell my girl that she was my "pearl of great price." In your wording, be sure to elucidate what the ring means, and how it ties in with your relationship. Girls are nuts about feelings and meanings.

4. Build a unique presentation. Fancy restaurant and down-on-one-knee appeals are great for the movies, but try something new. Look to give her that ring in a way she never suspected. Tie it in directly with the meaning of the ring. I gave my girl the ring on the beach. That way I could tell her I was not leaving the ocean without my pearl.

Tips & Warnings

• Most girls aren't into the bigger-is-better mentality. The rock - whatever it is - needs to speak to them on a deeper level.
• Let the ring say something special between you two. She will be touched by your thoughtfulness.
• Don't be fooled into thinking more expensive is more expressive. No woman wants to feel as though you are trying to buy her.

[jennen]

on 2/2/2009 Great article... 5**