I am about to propose. I want it to be a surprise. How do I make sure she’s going to like the ring I pick?

It was our first Christmas living together and we spent a lot of time decorating for the holidays, and were very proud of our first home and tree and it felt like the perfect place and time of year to make a memory.

Take a ring she wears on her ring finger. Try it on your finger, and mark where it fits tightly. We can size that part of your finger when you come into our store to estimate her size. It might not be perfect, but we can get close enough, and we offer sizing services after the purchase.

You spend all your free time outdoors, live a very active life and will not allow your ring to slow you down. You need a reliable setting for your precious center stone, and a comfy fit for your crazy adventures. Here is a beautiful selection of perfect engagement rings for the girl like you who needs a sturdy ring.

Finding the perfect ring is half the battle, but hiding it from your sweetheart? Now that’s a different story. It may seem like no big deal now, but if anything happens to your ring before you pop the big question– trust us.

When it comes to your dream engagement ring, it’s not always easy to make it fit your budget. Here are 3 tips on how to get what you want without breaking the bank in this week’s episode of the Engagement 101 Minute with Michael O’Connor:

I wanted to surprise Amy and do it at a time she wouldn’t expect. It was the day before her birthday and we had a party planned for that night at our house. We also had my brother’s engagement party the night before, so us getting engaged was far from her mind. I decided to do it the day of the party because I knew she wouldn’t expect it and our house would be filled with family and friends a few hours later, the perfect way to celebrate!

When picking your engagement ring, don’t forget to take a close look at the setting!

Looking for a unique engagement ring or wedding band? In this week’s episode of the Engagement 101 minute, Michael O’Connor asks Noam Carver about his amazing platinum engagement ring designs where edgy and classic collide. For unique wedding bands, we asked Chris Ploof about his stunning collection made out of billion years old meteorite and even damascus steel from antique shot guns! Watch the episode to learn more.

With Diamond Ideals, you can create your dream engagement ring! There are two ways for you to do so. In person, you can walk into their New York studio where you can meet the designer and brainstorm on design ideas. They also offer online a great tool to help you design the ring yourself.