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How To Secretly Shop For an Engagement Ring

How To Secretly Shop For an Engagement Ring

While many of our customers are choosing to shop for engagement rings as couples, many others still prefer not to involve their partner in the process. If that’s you, here are some tips on how you can secretly shop for an engagement ring without your significant other finding out.

1. Pay Attention to Hints

If you’ve been with your loved one for a while, chances are high that she’s dropped some hints about the kind of engagement ring she wants someday. Be sure to pay attention as she compliments and comments on jewelry around her. Is there a style of ring that she seems to really like? Does she mention what she likes or doesn’t like about friends’ rings? Pay attention to all of these comments and write them down.

2. Look at Her Social Media Accounts

Next, it can also be helpful to take a peek at her social media accounts. She may be following jewelry accounts or influencers on Instagram. Many hopeful brides-to-be also keep a Pinterest board full of engagement ring styles they love. Look around and screenshot any ideas you find.

3. Ask Friends and Family

If you feel comfortable, it can also be very helpful to ask friends and family members. She’s probably confided in the people who are closest to her about the kind of ring she’s hoping for. Even if she hasn’t, friends can also provide insight into her style and preferences. Just be sure you don’t tell too many people about your plans or there’s a higher chance that someone will spill the beans!

4. Don’t Shop Online

Depending on how sneaky your sweetheart is, you probably should avoid engagement ring shopping (and researching) online. If you can’t resist getting information before heading into the store, be sure to use an incognito tab, especially when using a shared device. If you’re shopping at Koser Jewelers, our jewelry experts are happy to provide you with any information that you need to feel good about your purchase.

5. Don’t Stress Too Much

Shopping for an engagement should be a fun and exciting process -- not a stressful one. If it’s important to you to pull off a surprise proposal, there’s no reason you can’t find the perfect ring without involving her. We find that guys often overthink engagement ring shopping more than they should. We encourage them to boil their decision down to two questions. “Is this a ring she’s going to love?” and “Am I proud to give this ring to her?” Remember that, at the end of the day, the most important thing is that you’re getting engaged! Everything else is just details.

Stop and See Us at Koser Jewelers

At Koser Jewelers, we pride ourselves on our ability to help you find the perfect ring -- one that she will love and that you’re proud to give. (We are also professional secret-keepers.) Stop in and let us help you “speak without words.”