yes, yes, yes!!
because it shows that you are very serious about this commitment.
There is only one ring a man should give to his girlfriend. Engagement ring and there is no other! Reason being.... Imagine the misunderstanding if she thinks you proposing and your not. A man should only ever buy one ring and the engagement ring should be equivelent to a months' wage. Traditionally it should be a single solitare prong ring presented in a red box.
Yes, a guy can buy a girl a diamond ring, even if he isn't proposing. But, you'll want to make sure it's not an engagement ring, like a solitaire, or she may get the wrong idea.
That is totally up to you. In my own experience I waited to propose to my wife until I asked both of her parents for their blessing. I don't think it is necessary for a promise ring, but definitely before you buy an engagement ring and propose.
um... YES! unless, you are proposing to her, DO NOT give her a real diamond! Go buy something for yourself. :)
First you buy the lady an engagement ring that doesn't really have to be super expensive. Then you get on one knees and ask her to marry you.In traditional marriages, the man asks permission from the lady's father for her hand in marriage before proposing.
Maybe the crystal ring is better... or a diamond ring: which ever you prefer or the bride prefers.
You should first make sure you and your boyfriend/girlfriend are ready to become engaged. Then you should make sure you are financially stable to buy an expensive ring.
Some great ideas for engagement presents can be found in jewelry stores. Most men and women buy diamonds as an engagement gift in the form of a ring with the intent of proposing.
Buy a new one.
Smash it up and buy a ps3 lol :)
Traditionally a young man would go to the girls father and ask for his permission/blessing. This isn't done much anymore; however it is still very much appreciated by most parents. Once you have her parents blessing, then you buy an engagement ring, take her to a romantic place, get down on one knee and ask for her hand in marriage. If she says yes, your in good shape, if she says no ... keep your receipt for the ring. == == == == There really isn't any etiquette for proposing. Just get a ring and ask.
If you plan to ask her to marry you, you should give her an engagement ring. The majority of engagement rings are diamond but keep in mind that you can easily find a diamond engagement ring for your budget. If you buy a nice engagement ring, you and your bride-to-be can buy your wedding rings with or without diamonds or just plain gold (or another material) wedding bands.