An engagement ring symbolizes your promise to love and cherish your partner forever, and shows the world your commitment to your fiancée. The right style of engagement ring is important for many women.

These are some ways to reduce the stress of proposing and finding the right ring.

It’s More Than Just About the Diamond

Because the setting holds and protects the diamond, a ring’s setting can be just as important. Because platinum is stronger than most precious metals, it makes a great setting. You don’t have worry about losing your center stone every day. Platinum is also a naturally white metal which allows the diamond to shine even brighter.

Platinum engagement rings can last forever! Because platinum is extremely durable and does not lose any metal, it will be a family heirloom that can easily be passed on to generations. Platinum engagement rings are very affordable. They are not as expensive as you might think.

Get to know her style

Before you go to the jewelry store, know your future fianceé’s style, personality and lifestyle since there is a ring to suit her perfectly. A woman might choose a more simple band with a secure setting for a job like nursing. But, a woman who does not have a lot of work might prefer something more complex. A woman who is classic in style might prefer a more traditional band design to a fashionista.

“A classic polished platinum band from Michael Barin will suit a girl with more traditional tastes, while a birth stone of colored diamonds on an embellished band like one from Suna Bros. will look bold and unique,”Michael O’Connor, a style and jewelry expert. “To figure out her ring size, press one of your girlfriend’s rings in a bar of soap until it leaves a mark. You can also put one of her rings on your own hand, mark where it falls on your finger and have the jeweler measure that area,”O’Connor suggests it.

How to propose

While some women desire a proposal in public, others want something intimate and personal. In either case, your fiancée will remember the day for the rest of her life. Think about what your fiancée likes, and where and how you met. You can find more ideas on proposing marriage and choosing an engagement band at www.engagementrings.com www.engagementguide.comOr www.preciousplatinum.com.