When you’ve decided to pop the question, it can be hard to contain your excitement. However, a marriage proposal deserves a well-thought-out plan. Before you select an engagement ring, you’ll need to do some detective work and brainstorming to ensure your loved one will be happy with your choice. Make sure you’ve answered the following questions before heading to the jewelry store.

3 Questions to Consider Before Buying an Engagement Ring

What’s her style?

As you’ve dated and grown closer to your significant other, you’ve learned a lot about her life, from her formative childhood memories to her favorite song. However, as you prepare to propose, it’s most important to pay attention to their fashion sense. Consider the jewelry they wear on an everyday basis. Is it silver or gold-toned? What kind of pieces do they head over to when you’re shopping, or comment on when you’re watching television? Being observant will pay off when you head to the jewelry store for an engagement ring.

What size is important to her?

For some women, the size of the diamond they receive is seen as a symbolic representation of your love. It may also indicate that you cared about the proposal so much you were willing to save and invest in an expensive engagement ring. Others may not place any emphasis on the carat count; rather, they appreciate the sentiment at any size. To make sure your beloved is satisfied with her ring, it’s important to find out where she stands.

What complementary pieces do you need?

If you’ve talked to your loved one about getting married, ask them if they’d like to continue wearing their engagement ring alongside their wedding band. In this case, you’ll have to ensure the two can be stacked on top of one another. If your loved one plans to switch the engagement ring to the other hand when the wedding band comes into play, you should make sure the two rings’ styles complement one another.

If you’re ready to pop the question, stop by Clayton Jewelers of St. Louis, MO, today. They manufacture their stunning products on site, letting you play an active role in the design and setting of your beloved’s engagement ring. In the years to come, you can also stop by for ring polishing and repairs. To learn more about their wide selection of jewelry, visit their website. Call them at (314) 726-2220.