If you want the engagement ring that you buy for your loved one to be one she really loves, you are best off just asking her to pick it out for herself, but the surprise factor or the price you are willing to pay might be an issue, so you may well have to make the choice yourself. If you do decide to pick out the engagement ring yourself without discussing it with your partner, make sure you consider their tastes and preferences so that you get one that she will genuinely like. Pay close attention to your partner's jewelry likes and dislikes, with the best indication of her tastes being the type of jewelry that she wears most often. Before you start looking for a ring, make sure you know what type of jewelry she likes, whether it is bold, vintage, contemporary or classic. Has she ever looked at items of jewelry before and made comments about them?

If you want some confirmation of what styles your partner currently likes, then next time you are out shopping take a subtle detour to a jewelry store. If she asks, just say you are looking for something for yourself, giving her the time to take in the selection and start making choices and suggestions for herself. Inquire whether or not she liked anything she noticed in the store, and keep in mind what she says. If you really do not have any idea of what kind of engagement ring to get, then choosing a diamond ring is a safe bet since almost all women like diamonds. While you might not feel that you have the money for a diamond engagement ring, you would be surprised at how cheap they can be. With a bit of investigation, you can find the ideal diamond in your price range, as they are graded in terms of how they are cut, what color and carat they are, and how clear they are. You can get some great deals on ones that are slightly flawed, where the flaws are not visible to the naked eye.

You also need to figure out the size of the ring you want to get her, so that it will fit well on her finger. If she has any rings that she wears on her engagement ring finger already then try to get hold of one of them if she happens to take them off. If that fails, you could attempt to size up her fingers in other ways, like measuring a glove she owns, or even jokingly drawing around her hands / fingers on a piece of paper. If the ring you choose is not the right size, or if she does not like it for whatever reason, remember that you can always go back later and change it for one that she likes or one that fits. A few days after giving the ring to your partner, just say that you totally understand if she wants to change it and that you will not be upset if she decides to do so.

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