What ring?

[peterb]

I am engaged In the end I went for an eye clean 0.6c SI2 cert Diamond (IGI), Colour G, Cut Very Good. It is very nice and I am happy!

Congratulations! I wish you both every happiness for your future life together!

[yamangman]

Keep in mind that this is not just about materials; you're investing in your emotional future. A ring is, as we know, a big deal to your betrothed.

Personally, I wouldn't buy at H Samuel because it doesn't have the 'je ne sais quoi' of exclusivity. I do like your choice though and if she wanted it more than anything else in the whole wide world, I would get it for her.

Don't undervalue the bond that ring will create; she will look at it daily and you don't want her thinking 'cheapskate' when she does. You'll also be surprised how much pride you will feel in seeing her wearing something you had to stretch to get, because, as they say, she's worth it .

I'm sure no one considering marrying neonplanet40 is particularly concerned with exclusivity.

Congratulations mate

[neonplanet40]

Y (add the rest here, Nutsy) I man.

Thanks lol

[ik9000]

along the topic of ring size, does anyone have a good strategy to measure her finger without her noticing?

gloves. That and sneaking a try of some stuff from her jewellery box when she's in the bathroom. Only works if you have small hands so her rings actually go on your finger. TBH sizing is a real faff. It changes with temperature etc. I heartily recommend the cheap ring to put on the finger at the time, and a stone in a box to have turned into a ring with her.

How did you do it NeonP?

[neonplanet40]

10 boxes all getting smaller and smaller and then an empty ring box at which point I proposed

Topped up with a fancy dinner and bubbly lol