Reflect Before You Commit: Questions to Consider Before Saying "Yes"

Are you thinking about proposing soon? If so, you might be wondering what it will feel like to find the ring — and how you’ll know that the one you choose is truly the right one.

At Koser Jewelers, we believe engagement ring shopping is simpler than most people make it. Here’s what we think you should consider before saying “yes” to the ring.

The only two questions that matter

When it comes down to choosing the right engagement ring, we believe there are just two questions that truly matter:

• Do I feel proud to give this to her?

• Will she love it?

At the end of the day, the only opinions that matter belong to two people — you and her.

Let’s break those down.

Question #1: Do you feel proud of this ring?

When you ask yourself, “Do I feel proud to give this ring to her?” imagine your future bride wearing it every day. How will you feel when she shows it off to her friends, family, and coworkers?

If you feel excited, confident, and proud to give it to her, that’s a strong sign you’re on the right track. If the answer is yes — move on to the next question.

Question #2: Will she love it?

Next, consider whether your future fiancée will truly love the ring. Does it reflect her style? Does it meet her expectations? Does it feel like her?

Try to picture the moment she first sees it. What will her expression be? If you’re confident she’ll be absolutely smitten, you’re heading in the right direction.

If she hasn’t given clear hints about what she wants, here are a few ways to gather clues:

• Check her Pinterest account to see if she has a ring board.

• Ask trusted friends or family members.

• Pay attention to her comments about friends’ rings.

• Consider her personal style — is she trendy, classic, bold, or minimal?

Knowing these things helps your jewelry professional guide you to a ring she’ll love.

Don’t overcomplicate it

We often see people struggle to say “yes” to a ring because they expected it to feel a certain way — like a movie moment where everything suddenly clicks.

Some people do experience that “you just know” feeling. Many others don’t — and that’s completely normal.

You may feel excited, nervous, anxious, giddy, or all of the above. But if you’re proud of the ring and confident she’ll love it, try not to overthink the process. Engagement ring shopping should feel exciting and meaningful — not overwhelming. When it feels stressful, it’s usually because it’s being overcomplicated.

Stop in soon to Koser Jewelers

If you know you’ve found the partner who’s “the one,” stop in and see us. We’d love to guide you through the process and help you find the engagement ring that will have her saying “YES” in no time.