The main downside to proposing to your future wife without a diamond engagement ring in hand is, just that, proposing to your future wife without a diamond ring in hand. The tradition of a marriage proposal has long involved the presentation of an engagement ring when popping the question. If you have decided to opt for shopping or a bridal set with your fiances input once she has accepted your proposal, however, there are several ways to creatively get around the lack of a diamond engagement ring when asking for her hand in marriage.
Just because you want to wait to buy her diamond engagement ring together doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t buy her another type of diamond jewellery in advances. Many future husbands are opting for a pair of diamond earrings, a diamond pendant, or a diamond bracelet to offer up to their future brides. These pieces tend to be much easier to shop for than a diamond engagement ring, but still offer the beauty and luxury of diamond jewellery to make the moment memorable.
One of the cutest ideas is to still drop down on one knee with a ring box in hand but, instead of an actual diamond ring, have a toy ring in the box. She may be taken off guard at first, but when you explain to her that you wanted her to be able to pick her dream engagement ring and bridal set with you, she will completely understand that you spent all of 25 cents on her ‘proposal’ ring.
If you still want to go with the idea of presenting a ring when you ask for her hand in marriage, and are talented enough to figure out her ring size in advance, you can always select a birthstone ring or other ring set with her favorite gemstone. Whether it be an emerald ring to match her green eyes, a heart shaped ruby to represent your love for her, or even a princess cut sapphire to make her feel like royalty, a less expensive ring that she can wear on special occasions is an ideal alternative when choosing to select a bridal jewellery set together after the proposal.