When you buy a ring for your partner, it always has some meaning to it. It’s the type of jewellery that comes with a message and will likely always be treasured by its recipient.
Whether you want to give a ring to ask a question, make a promise, or just give a meaningful gift, you need to pick the right one.
Tips for choosing the right ring to give your partner
While your partner’s personal tastes are very important to your final choice, there are some style guides you should consider. If you feel entirely clueless about what your partner may want in a ring, then this guide is for you. I also recommend looking at a jewellery website like Jeulia, as they have tonnes of lovely jewellery.
A ring as a special gift
If you want to give your partner a ring as a present, then it’s probably best to choose something different to what she’s already got. If you’re already married, she’ll no doubt have a beautiful engagement ring and a wedding ring, so it’s best to get something that complements those but doesn’t look too similar.
Giving a ring as a gift for Christmas or a birthday present shouldn’t take up a chunk of your savings like an engagement ring might. If you want something that looks just as fancy as a diamond ring that’s a fraction of the cost, look into moissanite rings. Moissanite is a great diamond alternative that gives a very similar appearance, without costing the earth.
Picking an engagement ring
Engagement rings are a very special type of ring to pick and give. You’ll hope the recipient will wear it on her finger for the rest of her life, so you both need to love it. Engagement rings come in many different styles, so it depends how traditional you think your bride-to-be will be.
In my opinion, unless your partner has expressed a specific style of engagement ring, you can’t go wrong with a solitaire style ring. It’s a classic that never goes out of style and everyone knows at first glance that it’s an engagement ring.
The next most popular style is a ring that has a large stone set in the middle with small stones surrounding it. This gives the option to add colour or an interesting gem to the ring.
Choosing wedding rings
Wedding rings are often chosen as a couple. Some couples like matching rings, while others like to pick one that’s their own individual taste. If your partner has tasked you with choosing the wedding rings but given you no guidance, then it’s best to play it safe. The traditional option is a plain, medium sized band.
If you’re after something a bit special, you could choose a wedding ring with extra features on it, like strips of a different metal, or stones that match the stone on you bride-to-be’s engagement ring.
Some wedding rings are shaped to fit flush to an engagement ring. They usually have a shape that dips or appears cut out to allow the engagement ring to comfortably sit next to it. If your partner has a large engagement ring, it might be worth investing in this style of ring.