You're sure that this is the person with whom you want to spend the rest of your life. However you might not be so sure on her taste in jewelry. How can you suss out your partner's tastes without losing the element of surprise?
Shop for other things Estate sales are a great way to do this. Peruse the jewelry sections, maybe offering the ruse that you're looking for a broach for your aunt Ethel, you know how she loves her themed broaches, and just take a long detour by any vintage engagement rings around. Often times, these are rather quite affordable anyway, and way below a normal market price.
Enlist your friends. Is another friend of yours planning to get married? Have them take your almost-fiance out to help them pick a ring. This can seem a bit transparent, but you'd be surprised what a little confusion can do to make someone open up.
Get something professionally cleaned. Go to a real jeweler and get your broken watch fixed, or borrow your mom's ring to get it cleaned (say she asked you to run the errand) and watch what your partner-to-be looks at.
Well, there's a handful of sneaky tips to help you pick out the perfect ring! Dear readers, did you have to go through any shady lengths when you were trying to find the perfect engagement rings? Let us know in the comments.
Shop for other things Estate sales are a great way to do this. Peruse the jewelry sections, maybe offering the ruse that you're looking for a broach for your aunt Ethel, you know how she loves her themed broaches, and just take a long detour by any vintage engagement rings around. Often times, these are rather quite affordable anyway, and way below a normal market price.
Enlist your friends. Is another friend of yours planning to get married? Have them take your almost-fiance out to help them pick a ring. This can seem a bit transparent, but you'd be surprised what a little confusion can do to make someone open up.
Get something professionally cleaned. Go to a real jeweler and get your broken watch fixed, or borrow your mom's ring to get it cleaned (say she asked you to run the errand) and watch what your partner-to-be looks at.
Well, there's a handful of sneaky tips to help you pick out the perfect ring! Dear readers, did you have to go through any shady lengths when you were trying to find the perfect engagement rings? Let us know in the comments.
