I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, a

I am new to this, and I have already posted something up. I don't make a whole lot of money, I mean I live like pay check to pay check. I have bills left right and crooked car payments, insurance, rent, phone...and college loans to pay back....ugh. What kind of ring should I get. I want something I can afford. I was thinking like 1/2 carat. I have heard people say that %26quot;the size of the diamond is the size of his heart%26quot;, well I wish I could get a huge diamond then, but on the contrary, I have a small wallet. I don't want to get something cheap, wear the novelty wears off after a few years. She has no idea that I want to propose to her, and when I do it's going to be magical, but I'm thinking like at a restaurant or something along those lines. What kind of ring do women like most?? Do yo like a ring that is so big that when you enter a room people see the diamond walk in first then the woman, like to announce their presence. I am an acquiring mind, please let me know, thanks.

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

Who said that the size of the ring is the size of the guys heart? I'm guessing you heard that from a gold digger! You get what your comfortable getting. Any woman that expects you to go broke to get her a ring, is a woman that you should avoid! Just a little story, when I married my first wife, we were so broke at that point in our lives, that we went to Walmart and bought a natching pair of rings for less than $100 for the wedding. Those rings were not worth anything to anyone else, but were like gold to us. I'm sure she'll be happy with any ring you pick out, because it comes from %26quot;you%26quot; Good luck to you!

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

All of the questions you ask super depend on the girl. Hopefully she isn't so shallow as to say what my sister did and tell you %26quot;anything less than 2 carats and its a no%26quot; but I'm sure she'd like to have something pretty as well. If you think she'd be okay with something modest but elegant than go that way, if you think she'd want something bigger buy a imitation diamond and tell her you'll replace it with a real one in a few years. (it could be a secret between you two)

Another thing: She'll remember how you asked her and tell that story every time she looks at any ring, so make that as special as possible. If she's got a great story to tell she may not need an extravagant ring.

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

I suggest going to a Kay Jewelers, or a small jewelers, haggle the price. I know Kay jewelers are pretty inexpensive, and I know the Robbins Brothers is REALLY expensive but they have a perfect proposal team there!

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

First if you know ur woman, you will know what it is she likes in jewelry. Then go to a diamond store pick out for urslef and then get the advice from a professional if what u picked is just right! They are usually really very helpful. Good luck and congrats!

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

In my opinion, the size doesnt matter as long as it comes from your heart and you can afford. But the desigh does matter a lot..and giving the ring to your gf in the most romantic settings will be an unforgettable for her...:) I like a cute ring not so big and not so small either...I think thats a woman like most...depends on her taste..Im sure you know her taste right? (wink)

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

Just look around in jewellery stores and see what you can get for your budget. Keep in mind the 4 Cs - carat, cut, colour and clarity.

The more carats, the better the colour and the better the clarity will cost more. I think the thing to focus on is Colour. A good colour diamond is one that is very white. The scale for diamond colours start at the best at D. These are the most expensive white diamonds. A good price one should be around a F - I colour. A small diamond with a great white colour is better than a big diamond that is not a white colour.

Clarity is also important so talk to jewellers.

If you can afford it, many jewellery stores offer a payment option like a take-home layby and give you like a year to pay it off and you just make a small payment each month.

Also, think about whether she would like yellow gold or white gold and what shape (or Cut) diamond she would like; round or square are most popular.

Whatever you choose she will love because it is a symbol of love and promise of marriage from you.

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

I personally like combination of rubies %26amp; diamonds. Also, prefer something that isn't REALLY sticking up. Some rings stick up so high that it gets hooked on counter ledges, etc... Therefore, not too tall. It would be nice if you had her ring size.

I go to a well-known, long time in business pawn shop. I then have all the prongs on the stones checked thoroughly for trouble spots. They also allow payments but the ring/rings will be about 1/3rd the cost of new. Some people feel offended by receiving a ring from a pawn shop and others believe it is bad luck. If you do this, don't tell her where you got it. Get prongs checked, appraised %26amp; documented.

Going to a restaurant would be nice. Just don't try to be clever %26amp; stick in a potatoe for her to find. I liked what a friend did, he had the restaurant's manager bring out a dessert with the ring on top (not a messy one with frosting, etc...). Or give her a gift wrapped box with the ring inside.

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

Truthfully, you don't need a ring to get engaged, but you also shouldn't get married until you are financially secure. You seem to have a lot of debt. Truthfully, 1/2 carat may not be enough for her. 3/4 carat or more is best, if you get a diamond. Ask her to marry you and then show her finances and go shopping together for the ring. If you have to buy a small ring, tell her you'll get her a bigger one on your 10th wedding anniversary. That's what my husband I did.

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

You can do what my fiance did: He proposed with a stand-in costume jewelry ring, and then we picked out the actual ring together. I liked doing it this way better, b/c the ring is very suited to my taste.

Re. your financial situation: Whatever you do, do NOT finance your engagement ring. You need to pay off your debt, not acquire more. And the people in the store WILL try to talk to into it. You might want to try a moissanite ring if she'll go for it: My 2 carat moissanite ring is a dead ringer for diamond, and cost $1500 including tax. A 2 carat diamond of the same quality would have cost around $15,000. My ring: http://www.helzberg.com/hdsim/jsp/catalo...

Whatever you get her, don't try to be Richard Burton giving Elizabeth Taylor a huge rock. When you go for a diamond, a half carat or a bit less is perfectly fine.

Best of luck to you!

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

Go to www.bluenile.com - you can learn about diamonds there - color, cut, clarity, etc. They are usually classified with a color and a clarity. For example an Fvs1 is an almost colorless diamond and it is very slightly included. A good jeweler can play with the cut to make it look better. My diamond has a larger flaw than most would want but since it was on the side he was able to put a facet over the flaw and hide it. Go for color and clarity over size. If you stay just under a carat it will be cheaper than if you go over. For example a 0.95 carat diamond will be considerably cheaper than a 1.05 carat diamond but to the eye you probably won't notice the difference. Sit down with a good jeweler and see what they can do for you. If you live near NYC there are tons of jewelers in the diamond district that can be cheaper than a retail store. Good luck.

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

WELL I THINK YOU TWO SHOULD TALK IT OUT AND IF SHE WANTS A RING THAT YOU CANT AFFORD THAN SAYLOOK BABY I CAN'T AFOORD IT RIGHT NOW I'M SURE SHE WILL UNDERSTAND

I need help!!! I want to propose to my gf, what kind of ring?? I am totally oblivious to diamonds, and price?

my advice is too propse without a ring :)

than take her into the jewlerlly store and let her pick what she wants (as long as its within price reason)

cause my bf would have picked something i wouldn't have liked as much (although i would have been happy with whatever he had picked)..

but.. yeah if you want to pick it out.. take a look around her jewerly box.. does she where more silver than gold? cause that would show what her perference is..

you can even go for different stones than just diamonds..

my engagement ring is a tanzanite stone its very pretty (blueish purple)