So you’ve found the love of your life, and you’re ready to spend the rest of your life together with this person, huh? You’ve known for a while now that this person was the one. You may even not be sure when exactly it happened, but at some point in your relationship it became abundantly clear that there’s just something about this person, something that makes your one and only your special someone.
And when you find someone that special you want to make sure the two of you spend the rest of your lives together. That means it’s time to propose – even if that means reversing roles and asking your man to marry you!
It’s true – instead of waiting to be proposed to, some ladies are taking matters into their own hands in 2015 and asking the man of their dreams for his hand in marriage. Yes, the overwhelming majority of man and woman couples still do things the traditional way, with the man bending his knee and asking the girl of his dreams to spend the rest of her life with him. But many couples are thinking a little outside the box these days. And why shouldn’t they?
But if you’re going to try flipping things around on your man, you’re not going to want to show up empty-handed. What? As much as you love your man you wouldn’t want him to ask for your hand without sliding a ring on your finger, would you? Of course you wouldn’t. Well, then you shouldn’t ask him to marry you without doing the same. And just as he would have to carefully consider what type of engagement ring to buy you, you’re going to have to think hard about what type of engagement ring would be right for him.
The good news is that you’ve probably already forgotten more about jewelry than he’ll ever learn. Better still, you’ve got Birkat Elyon to help you out with picking the right male engagement ring.
Pick Your Budget
Engagement rings, whether for men or women, can vary quite a bit in price levels. It’s possible to find the “perfect” one for just a few hundred bucks if you’re happy with a simpler design. Of course, you also have the option to get him a diamond ring that will cost several orders of magnitude more. The same goes for rings with other precious gems, like sapphires or rubies, set in them.
So how do you handle the pricing issue? Start by setting your budget before you go shopping. I know this can be difficult, but your best bet really is to pick a range up front and not allow yourself to deviate from it.
What should that budget be, exactly? Well, that’s something that’s entirely up to you. We’re all familiar with the old “three months’ salary” line that men are “supposed to” follow. But that’s simply not practical for everyone, man or woman. Think about a price that shows you really care without jeopardizing your ability to, you know, care for each other. A beautiful engagement ring is great, but so is paying the rent/mortgage on time.
Think About His Tastes and Style
Now that you know how much money you’re going to spend, what should you spend it on? There is such a multitude of rings and styles available on the market that it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all of the options at your fingertips. Narrow down the field by thinking about your man. After all, you know him better than anyone else, right?
Does he tend to dress formally in suits and ties, casual in dress shirts and khakis or completely relaxed in tee shirts and jeans? A flashy, precious gemstone might work great for a formal man who takes pride in his style…but maybe not so much for the man who prefers wearing a hoodie with his favorite football team’s logo on it.
It’s not just what he wears that matters, either. What does he do? If he works a blue collar kind of job and uses his hands and/or plays a lot of sports and lives an active lifestyle, then a simple ring is probably your best bet to prevent the setting/embellishment from getting caught up in clothing or equipment.
Choose What’s Best for Him
Every guy’s perfect ring is different from every other guy’s. Many men wear engagement rings these days, but they don’t all wear the same ring. Choose something that shows your love and commitment for him, something that takes into consideration who he is and what he likes. After all, that’s what you’d expect him to think about when buying you a diamond or cubic zirconia engagement ring, isn’t it?