Engagement Ring Advice

**ThadCastle** · 10-15-2012, 01:57 PM

Hey everyone. I have a different account on here but I am not wating anyone to know who I am. I am thinking of asking the old lady to marry me. Just wondering what anyone's advice on rings is. Not sure if I want to buy one or ask her then take her with me to buy one. I am sure there are postives to both.

Other thing, best place in Iowa to get a ring.

Oh also, don't do it guys, don't worry you are not the first to tell me not too.

**ISUAgronomist** · 10-15-2012, 01:59 PM

Two places I've used for different purposes and would recommend to others:

Anglo Diamonds (Clive)

Ames Silversmithing (Ames)

**CLONECONES** · 10-15-2012, 02:00 PM

pick out a couple and say holy smokes this guys at work just got engaged look at these rings what do you think

**isufan** · 10-15-2012, 02:01 PM

I had her pick it out and that definitely worked out well for me.

**farminclone** · 10-15-2012, 02:02 PM

I took my fiance with me to Iowa Diamond in WDM. Have had quite a few friends do the same, and all of us are very happy with how it turned out. I would highly recommend looking into them.

**Wesley** · 10-15-2012, 02:04 PM

If she is an old lady, let her pick it out....

**azepp** · 10-15-2012, 02:05 PM

azepp's advice: Don't ask for any kind of relationship advice on CF. This includes engagement ring advice.

**BloodyBuddy** · 10-15-2012, 02:08 PM

Got mine at Jared. (Yeah, I hate there commercials too, but gave me best service, went to about 6-8 different places first).

I wanted to do the surprise thing, and I had a good idea of what she liked, so I did it on my own. Custom Design. Worked perfectly.

**CYdTracked** · 10-15-2012, 02:08 PM

Take her to a store with you, let her look at various settings and stone cuts and get an idea what she likes (also get a ring sizing!) then make a decision on your own later what you think she'll like. That way at least what the ring looks like and when you pop the question are still a surprise. I bought mine at Joseph's in Des Moines, very satisfied with my experience with them.

**cycloneworld** · 10-15-2012, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by farminclone

I took my fiance with me to Iowa Diamond in WDM. Have had quite a few friends do the same, and all of us are very happy with how it turned out. I would highly recommend looking into them.

I didn't like the sales pitch and pressure they used at Iowa Diamond...

I ended up at Joseph's in WDM (and I'd go back in a heartbeat). I really liked how laid back the salespeople are there...the first thing my guy said to me was "I don't work on commission, so feel free to come in every day for a month until you feel its the right time/deal." I checked out Anglo and they did the used car pitch "this deal is only good until you walk out of the door". Riiiiight...

Check around, check prices, go somewhere where you feel comfortable is my advice.

**Cyclone1985** · 10-15-2012, 02:09 PM

Go with a custom from Anglo.

**ianoconnor** · 10-15-2012, 02:10 PM

I bought my fiance's at Iowa Diamond. I didn't really feel pressured at all, to be honest.

**farminclone** · 10-15-2012, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by ianoconnor

I bought my fiance's at Iowa Diamond. I didn't really feel pressured at all, to be honest.

I didn't either, must depend on the individual salesperson you work with.

**cybsball20** · 10-15-2012, 02:23 PM

First of all, DONT...

If you still want to, stalk her Pinterest page. If she is like 99.9% of unmarried women she probably has a wedding board with what she wants for a ring...

**ISUAgronomist** · 10-15-2012, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

If you still want to, stalk her Pinterest page. If she is like 99.9% of unmarried women she probably has a wedding board with what she wants for a ring...