Engagement Ring Shopping for Couples in 2022

f you were to do a quick search for “engagement ring shopping etiquette,” you would probably find a list of “rules” (suggestions) to follow. However, engagement ring shopping has changed in the past decade or two, and the same rules that couples followed in the past do not apply today. Here are tips for engagement ring shopping in 2022. 

You can shop for the engagement ring together.

If you are in the market for an engagement ring, it’s up to you if you want to shop alone or together. Shopping for a ring together was once a “faux pas” idea but has become common practice with today’s couples. 

Shopping together has many benefits for both of you. It gives you both an idea of what your perfect ring looks like. You may have looked online at pictures of rings, but you don’t truly know what you’ll like until you see what they look like on your finger. Shopping together allows you to know what really you want, and it will enable you to make sure that your future fiancé knows too!

If you’re still not sure if shopping for the engagement together is for you, check out this post: Shopping for an Engagement Ring as Couple: Yay or Nay?

The proposal doesn’t have to be a complete surprise.

Do you or your partner want the proposal to be a complete surprise? Then make it a complete surprise! If that’s not the case, you can ignore anyone who tells you it should be a surprise.  Many couples are more comfortable getting engaged after talking about it and clarifying each other’s long-term expectations. 

In our experience, many couples prefer to shop for the engagement ring together and allow the proposal itself to be a surprise. That way, you both get to provide input on the ring, and you don’t completely lose the surprise element!

You can spend as much or as little as you want.

There is no set “rule” for how much you should spend on an engagement ring. You can spend as much or as little as you want to. What matters is finding a ring that you both love and are excited about. After all, this is an item you will both treasure for the rest of your lives, so make sure you get what you both want. You won’t regret making the investment if it means both of you are happier with the purchase.

You are the only one who knows your financial situation. You know what you can afford and what you’re comfortable spending. Spending “two-month’s salary” won’t matter in the long run. What will matter is that you purchased a ring that you’re excited about and that your partner is going to love. 

Koser Jewelers is a one-stop shop for all your engagement needs. 

At Koser Jewelers, we pride ourselves on making the ring-buying experience simple, enjoyable, and special! Our jewelry experts will guide you through every step of the process and ensure that you find a ring you both love! 

If you’re thinking about proposing soon, we would love to chat with you about it! Stop in soon or give us a call at 717-653-4941.