So, the time has come to pop the question. If you're thinking of going down on one knee and asking her to marry you in the traditional way, you'd better have the engagement ring handy.

While it's becoming more popular for couples to decide to become engaged in an off-hand manner and then venture down to the jeweler to choose the engagement ring together, many women still feel there's something special about wearing a ring that their beau has chosen especially for them.

Making the Right Choice of Engagement Ring
Before you can even consider looking at rings, you need to find out a few basic things:

-What is her ring size?
-Does she prefer yellow or white gold?
-Does she prefer simple styles or would she prefer an engagement ring that will be instantly noticed?

By studying the kind of jewelery she generally wears, you can find out a lot about her tastes. If she wears simple jewelery, this is probably a sign that a diamond solitaire may be more appropriate than a flashy engagement ring carrying a cluster of gems.

Be aware of any jewelery she admires, especially engagement rings. If she appears to be particularly impressed by a certain ring, make a mental note of the cut and shape of the stone and the color of the gold.

The ring you choose should reflect her personality—she'll be wearing it for a long time, after all.

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