Men's simple guide to engagement rings

You’ve decided to propose to her. But how will you do it? Are you going for the classic proposal where you pop the ring in a champagne glass during your anniversary dinner? Or would you rather do something a little more elaborate?

Whichever you want, there’s one factor that should never be left out — the engagement ring. After all, this isn’t just any piece of jewellery. It symbolises your love for her and your intention to spend the rest of your life with her.

First, set your budget for the ring. The budget will determine the limits of the ring specifications and will help you base other decisions from it.

Visit your local jewellery stores or go online and check out the various types of engagement rings found in Canberra. You’ll notice they come in various shapes, metals, stones and cuts. You’ll come across terms like canary and pink diamonds, carat, prong, claw setting and such.

To keep the surprise alive, try to discreetly find out your girlfriend’s ring size. Ask her friends to find out which type of metal and the style of cut she would prefer.

In recent trends, custom engagement rings are quite popular as you can design the perfect ring for your loved one. You can customise every element of the ring, including the metal, stone, cut and even the shape of the gem stone. Once you get that beautify 'Yes', it's time to start thinking about both women's and men's wedding ring choices you have. Being prepared and one step ahead will definitely help you save time and stress.