So I've heard about some people proposing with either a fake ring or a temporary ring (or setting), but I was wondering what you guys thought about the idea of proposing with another nice ring that would still be heartfelt but allow her to have some say in the actual engagement ring.
So, a little background...I know she is traditional and wants me to choose the ring, but I also know she can be VERY picky when it comes to jewelry. I haven't been able to get any kind of hints from her except that she'd want white metal and *possibly* a bezel setting...although even that isn't 100% and there are so many other variables.
I know that she would not prefer if I got her a temporary ring that was meant to be an engagement ring since I know she would appreciate me having put some thought into it. So, my idea is to propose with a custom non-diamond ring that I'll have made (with my own design input). I was thinking of a bezel set yellow sapphire in yellow gold (without any diamonds and so that it will be different enough from any white metal engagement ring) and have milgrain and a floral pattern engraved on the band/head. This way, it will still be obvious that I put a lot of effort into choosing the ring, she can help pick her real engagement ring, and she'll also have something nice to wear on her other hand.
My main questions are:
1) Would proposing with another nice ring take away from the signficance of the real engagement ring?
2) Does this ring design sound like it's too close to an engagement ring?
3) How would you feel if you were proposed to this way?
So, a little background...I know she is traditional and wants me to choose the ring, but I also know she can be VERY picky when it comes to jewelry. I haven't been able to get any kind of hints from her except that she'd want white metal and *possibly* a bezel setting...although even that isn't 100% and there are so many other variables.
I know that she would not prefer if I got her a temporary ring that was meant to be an engagement ring since I know she would appreciate me having put some thought into it. So, my idea is to propose with a custom non-diamond ring that I'll have made (with my own design input). I was thinking of a bezel set yellow sapphire in yellow gold (without any diamonds and so that it will be different enough from any white metal engagement ring) and have milgrain and a floral pattern engraved on the band/head. This way, it will still be obvious that I put a lot of effort into choosing the ring, she can help pick her real engagement ring, and she'll also have something nice to wear on her other hand.
My main questions are:
1) Would proposing with another nice ring take away from the signficance of the real engagement ring?
2) Does this ring design sound like it's too close to an engagement ring?
3) How would you feel if you were proposed to this way?