Comments on: Coffee Break: Single & Engagement Ring Shopping

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:17:45 +0000

Women do this all the time…but the key is not to let men know you are doing it! I suggest that as a couple discusses long term commitment and “happens to stroll through” a fine jewelry store like Robbins Brothers, a girl point out two or three rings she would be happy with and give the guy tangible characteristics she likes about it…such as “I really like vintage inspired styles and these new halo designs are my favorite! I’m such a sucker for princess cuts!” Give him something for him to shop on later…also, an “in” or a hint to a salesperson to lead him in the right direction couldn’t hurt!

By: Janelle Doyle

Janelle Doyle — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:46:32 +0000

Absolutely!!1 There are so many beautiful styles to choose from, a girl needs time!!! fiance or not, he will want her to be happy, after all hopefully she will wear it for a lifetime!!!

By: FC

FC — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:55:08 +0000

Going out with girlfriends and checking out engagement rings just for the fun of it? Sure! I don’t see anything wrong with that at all. However, I wouldn’t set my heart out on a ring. I think there are some men that may want to pick it out themselves or use an engagement ring that has been passed down in his family. Of course, if a girl is truly loves her man and she knows he truly loves her as well, it wouldn’t matter to her what kind of engagement ring she got because she knows that being with him for the rest of her life beats any diamond ring there is!

By: marisol

marisol — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:23:44 +0000

♥I definately think it is a great idea to shop for Engagement rings, try them on, take pics with, ect!!! 🙂 why? because it fun & it is great feeling knowing tha one day that Ring of your dreams will become real with your Prince Charming:D LOL, I went ring shopping with my fiance while dating so he could of gotten an idea of what my tastes were like & HE got it, and He did it:) IM GETTING MARRIED IN 2 MONTHS!!! ♥

SO TO ALL MY SINGLE LADIES….ENJOY THOSE TIMES OF RING SHOPPING:D♥♥♥

By: Kristin Milun

Kristin Milun — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:12:05 +0000

I don’t see a problem with it! I looked at rings about a year before getting engaged, but I was also dating the guy and had been for five years… But I think that girls can dream and there is nothing wrong with it… Kind of like saying a baby outfit is cute when you don’t have or aren’t close to having a baby

By: Cheryl Wurtz

Cheryl Wurtz — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:07:47 +0000

Depends on the couple….I think the bride should have some idea of metal, cut , size within reason to avoid disappointment, etc that she prefers and should communicate that clearly to her fiance but after that, she should step back and let him choose. It is a gift, a promise and it should ultimately come from the groom to be. It is fun to look, to dream and imagine but to get your heart set on ONE ring is just asking for trouble.

By: Jen Calderon

Jen Calderon — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:33:20 +0000

I think its kinda strange going to try on engagement rings with ur friends if ur not dating anyone. However, i can see how fun it could be bc its just girls being girls. I absolutely love going into RB to see the rings, but i started doing that after my boyfriend, at the time, got me a promise ring from there. It was his idea to go ring hunting actually. I think he wanted to get an idea of what i liked and to see my reactions to the rings he would point out. I absolutely fell in love with a ring that was different and he acted like it wasnt a big deal or as if my reaction was the same as the reactions to my other rings. He proposed 8months later with the ring i love and he told me how excited he was to see me so happy when we first found it. So men, may not think its awkward to go ring hunting. It may help them in the right direction bc they want it to be the perfect ring. And i think that if we were to have a ring picked out before we start dating, the men would feel pressured.

By: lisa

lisa — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:24:51 +0000

I think it’s completely fine with eye shopping for your future engagement ring. you will find the ring that you know you will like so it would make it easy when the day finally comes.

By: Laci Stoecker

Laci Stoecker — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:16:05 +0000

I think it’s perfectly fine to pick out “the ring” before you’re in a fully committed relationship. If you give your future husband some idea of the style you like by pointing out your dream ring then he has something to go off of. I know for me personally, I’m more apt to prefer Te antique like rigs so if I can show him something I like, but cannot afford or whatever, then he can use the style and find me one he CAN afford that happens to semi look like what I like.

By: Brittany Johnson

Brittany Johnson — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:36:15 +0000

I don’t think there is anything wrong with knowing what you want but if you find mr right he might have a different ring in mind for you or a family ring. As much as we think about mr right and what we want as women, men do the same thing when they start thinking she’s the one they go look at rings untill they get one that calls to them and says im perfect for the love of your life. WE’RE ONLY HUMAN IT’S WHAT WE DODO

By: Mandy Huynh

Mandy Huynh — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:31:54 +0000

It’s always nice to get an idea of what you really want in a ring. With my fiance he picked out one that matches me perfectly. I couldn’t be happier! =)

By: Jennifer Getz

Jennifer Getz — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:31:20 +0000

Personally, I think it’s ok to get an idea of what you like, but don’t get your heart set on an exact ring. I think the guy should choose the ring, but he should also know what you like. It is a little creepy if you already have the exact ring chosen and you’re just waiting for a guy to buy it for you. My fiancé chose my ring and I love it! We have been together 7 years though and have discussed whether I liked one stone or 3, type of metal, etc. It’s just more meaningful when the guy chooses the ring and surprises you 🙂