Hi all,
I've picked up some great ideas for proposals (thanks!) but I'm strugging with one aspect - the ring.
Here's my dilemma: I'm fortunate to have a few old mine cut rings of good size in the family. I've gotten permission to use one but after a general discussion with my intended, it's clear that she'd probably not be comfortable wearing any of them on a regular basis due to their monetary value. But she's also the type that would really value the sentimentality of a family stone.
I've also considered getting a new ring - I like the fire of modern brilliant cuts, and could make sure it's something she'd be comfortable with.
I've thought doing both - proposing with the family ring, then providing the new ring for her to wear. But I'm not sure how/when to introduce the second. Or somehow proposing with both rings, but that seems even more difficult!
Help?
I've picked up some great ideas for proposals (thanks!) but I'm strugging with one aspect - the ring.
Here's my dilemma: I'm fortunate to have a few old mine cut rings of good size in the family. I've gotten permission to use one but after a general discussion with my intended, it's clear that she'd probably not be comfortable wearing any of them on a regular basis due to their monetary value. But she's also the type that would really value the sentimentality of a family stone.
I've also considered getting a new ring - I like the fire of modern brilliant cuts, and could make sure it's something she'd be comfortable with.
I've thought doing both - proposing with the family ring, then providing the new ring for her to wear. But I'm not sure how/when to introduce the second. Or somehow proposing with both rings, but that seems even more difficult!
Help?