Can I give my fiance an engagement present besides an engagement ring?

Well, of course, if you're in an indulging mood you can spoil her as much as you want. I would go for something fun, like tickets for a special show or a vacation, that will contrast the more materialistic engagement ring.

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It really depends. Like the responder above, I'm not quite clear on whether you want to get her something in addition to an engagement ring or in place of an engagement ring. Either are acceptable, but they aren't conventional. Since this is a question of convention, I would also want to know if you are proposing or responding to a proposal, or if the two of you have decided to get engaged together and want to buy presents for one another rather than rings, etc. A few more specifics might make it easier to respond to your dilemma.

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Do you mean instead of an engagement ring? No way! Not unless your girlfriend really loves to go against the grain. There may be a few women out there that wouldn't mind an engagement gift that's not an engagement ring, emphasis on FEW. Most girls spent a healthy chunk of time fantasizing about their prince charming getting down on his knees, then slipping a diamond engagement ring onto her finger. And most girls wouldn't forgive you for the disappointment of something other than a diamond engagement ring. Popping the question is stressful enough – why pile on more risk? You know your girlfriend better than I do though, so if she's likes to dis on engagement rings in her free time, an alternate gift just might be appropriate.

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A nice diamond necklace and diamond earrings which complement the diamond  engagement ring could make for a nice set. Tickets to a pre-honeymoon vacation spot would be much appreciated, and a new car is perfectly acceptable *wink wink*

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