My SO and I discussed that engagement rings shouldn’t be expensive.

What should I look for in good value rings? Lab grown diamonds? Fake diamonds? gold? white gold? silver? platinum?

Also, what kind of cut? Moissante vs Lab grown?

    • frankspurplewings@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Hi! The proposal itself should be a surprise, but the fact you are proposing should not. You and your partner should discuss marriage and be on the same page on what you want from the relationship before you take that step.

    • andrewta@lemmy.world
      3·
      2 months ago

      Depends on the individual, some want it as a surprise, some aren’t as concerned about the surprise.

    • MajorHavoc@programming.dev
      3·
      2 months ago

      The fact that the proposal is coming should not be a surprise. Neither should the look and style of the ring. Just shop for it together.

      The actual moment of the proposal, if well researched and planned, can be a fun surprise (if your proposee enjoys that kind of surprise. And there’s no need to get fancy. Just ask. Not for permission to propose, but for permission to make it a surprise.)

      But even that shouldn’t be too much of a surprise.

      Also, make sure it’s a “dress your best” kind of date, so your proposee will feel good about that way they look.