Find out what suits her

Study your partner’s style closely – not just in terms of jewellery but also what she wears on a day-to-day basis. Does she favour earthy tones, pastel shades or classic black and white? Are her favourite pieces of jewellery made of yellow, pink or white gold? Does she prefer to have one big gemstone or several smaller ones? Does she like to wear clothing and accessories that stand out, or does her style tend to be more classic and subtly elegant?

These questions are often relatively easy to answer – in fact, it is frequently sufficient just to take a closer look at her, and, if needs be, glance through her wardrobe or jewellery box. If it only contains necklaces and rings in yellow gold, then a white gold ring is not going to be ideal. By the same token, if her shoes and handbags are fairly extravagant, then the ring can also be a little more conspicuous.

Be inspired

The Internet is full of visual ideas for getting engaged. Have a look at some Pinterest mood boards or search for specific hashtags on Instagram. You may discover something that you had not thought of. Collect the pictures that you like and put them all together in a single document.

Find out her ring size

Even the perfect engagement ring will look a little odd if worn on the thumb. It is absolutely essential to find out her ring size. Ideally, you should take a ring from her jewellery box and show it to one of our engagement ring experts at Bucherer Fine Jewellery. But beware: some women own rings that they once wore on a different finger or maybe inherited from their grandmother. It is worth taking a closer look in this regard.

Get help

Ask her friends or family for input — they often have a different and helpful perspective. You can also go ring shopping with her best friend or sister to make it fun and exciting. Take your time at the Bucherer boutique, where expert staff can guide you through the collections in a relaxed setting with a drink.