How do you choose an engagement ring while maintaining the element of surprise?

The element of surprise should be just that: an element. If you completely surprise her, you may have a problem. First, a proposal should be romantic. Why? Because she wants a romantic proposal. So if you are in a romantic setting, nice restaurant and candlelit dinner, she may suspect that you are on the way to popping the question. If you do something dorky like burn "Will you Marry Me" into the lawn at her house, well that is not very romantic. Second, she better be expecting your proposal. The decision to marry someone is not done lightly or on the spur of the moment. If you want her to say "YES!" then she should have been considering it seriously, which means you should have dropped some hints that you are going to propose. One way to drop a hint is to go "window shopping" for wedding rings. Just because you drop in to your local jewelry store or shop online a a leading diamond engagement ring retailer to find out what she likes and find out her ring size, doesn't mean you have decided 100% that you are going to ask her, so there will still be an element of surprise. And if you do the romantic proposal, and you get her a diamond that is spectacular then you will suprise her. Good luck. Max at Max's Diamond Price Guide at DiamondPriceInfo.com.

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I hope i am not late...

I had the same problem because my wife did not have any ring before.

I just called to the toll free number and asked for a tip to find what ladies like and they surely hot the target!

She was amazed and surprised (=

Wish you all the best,
Ronlado

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OKAY. First of all, take a deep breath. This is a difficult decision, but it's far from impossible. As in other areas of life, a little knowledge can go a long way towards helping you make your choice.
Ready? Excellent. First of all, it's important to understand the different features that make up a ring. Then you can select the perfect ring from a range of possibilities:

1. Type of stone- will you be choosing a diamond or a different stone?
2. Type of gold in the ring's band- also known as the ring's color. A yellow ring is made from yellow gold, a white or pale ring is made from white gold.
3. Type of setting or design- there are many different ways to set a diamond. The most popular are a 'classic' or solitaire setting, a band with stones set in the side and a designer setting.

• Ask your girlfriend's mother or good friend if she's told them what kind of ring she'd like. Women often fantasize about their engagement ring long before the proposal, and they share these dreams with the women closest to them.
• Diamonds look brighter and more beautiful when set in white gold.
• Many women prefer an engagement ring made of white gold, possibly because of the reasons stated above.
• Check out the kind of jewelry she generally wears. Does she wear mainly yellow jewelry or white?
• An engagement ring is jewelry she will be wearing every day- it's a good idea to get her something that will match her usual style.
• Tanned women often wear yellow jewelry, which sparkles in contrast to their skin tone. Paler women look better in white gold.
• If your girlfriend engages in daily activity that might expose the ring to blows, it might be advisable to get her stone in a bezel setting. This setting hugs the stone and protects it, so that it will be less likely for the stone to be scratched or knocked loose from the band.
• Match the ring to your girlfriend's unique taste. Does she have more of an austere style? A simple, classic ring is the right one for her. Is she fashionable and chic? Get her a band adorned with smaller stones. For the woman who fits no convention, you can't go wrong with a custom designed ring.
  

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