{"id":17120,"date":"2016-09-22T08:24:07","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T12:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=17120"},"modified":"2016-09-22T08:24:07","modified_gmt":"2016-09-22T12:24:07","slug":"proposal-tips-and-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/proposal-tips-and-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"PROPOSAL TIPS AND TRICKS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Best-Proposal-Tips.gif\" alt=\"best proposal tips\" title=\"best proposal tips\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-17121\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>&#8220;Will You Marry Me?&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>That&#8217;s the Ultimate Question&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nHow do you get there?<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Let me show you the ways<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>Because, it&#8217;s National Proposal Day!<\/h2>\n<p>\nSo if you&#8217;re thinking about <strong>getting engaged<\/strong>, or <strong>popping the question<\/strong>, or buying <strong>the ring<\/strong>, then here are some <strong>great tips and tricks<\/strong> that will make this all important day, go smoother&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Starting with&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>1) Keep it a Secret!<\/h2>\n<p>\nAs much as women want to be included in picking out her &#8220;<strong>dream ring<\/strong>&#8220;, the truth is, she&#8217;d rather be &#8220;<strong>surprised<\/strong>&#8220;, so the ultimate proposal <strong>doesn&#8217;t get spoiled<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>\nAfter all, she&#8217;s waited for this day <strong>her entire life<\/strong>&#8230; She wants it to be the most <strong>memorable, romantic day EVER<\/strong>&#8230; <\/p>\n<p><h2>A Fairy Tale Come True!<\/h2>\n<p>\nSo keep your lips tight; <strong>NO HINTS!<\/strong> No &#8220;<strong>What ring size do you wear?<\/strong>&#8220;&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>NOTHING!<\/h2>\n<p>\nThat way, when you do <strong>propose<\/strong>&#8230; It really creates that &#8220;<strong>WOW<\/strong>&#8221; moment&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>2) Buy her a Solitaire!<\/h2>\n<p>\nOne reason why most guys <strong>can&#8217;t keep it a secret<\/strong>, is because they have <strong>no idea<\/strong> what ring to buy, what ring she&#8217;d like&#8230; <strong>So they have to ask<\/strong> (groan)&#8230; They don&#8217;t want to &#8220;<strong>goof<\/strong>&#8221; it up&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\nBut there is one <strong>simple tried and true solution<\/strong> to prevent this&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>The Classic Solitaire Engagement Ring!<\/h2>\n<p>\n(<strong>P.S.<\/strong> And <strong>white gold<\/strong>, 4 prong, is the <strong>#1 choice<\/strong> of metals)<\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/engagement-rings\/solitaire\/\">A solitaire is one single diamond, on a thin plain band!<\/a> As simple as that! <\/p>\n<p>\nIt&#8217;s the <strong>BEST ring<\/strong> to propose with because it <strong>looks like an engagement ring<\/strong>&#8230; Not a dinner ring or <strong>cocktail ring<\/strong> or a right-hand ring&#8230; <strong>it&#8217;s THE RING!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/engagement-rings\/solitaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Round-Diamond-Engagement-Solitaire-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"round diamond engagement solitaire ring\" title=\"round diamond engagement solitaire ring\" width=\"640\" height=\"625\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Round-Diamond-Engagement-Solitaire-Ring.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Round-Diamond-Engagement-Solitaire-Ring-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Round-Diamond-Engagement-Solitaire-Ring-53x53.jpg 53w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is no denying that style. It&#8217;s <strong>elegant, traditional<\/strong>, and shows off a diamond <strong>better than any other mounting<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>\nAnd when you look for a stone, <strong>buy her as big of a diamond as you can afford<\/strong> (the average carat weight is <strong>.38 carats<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><h2>A solitaire is breathtaking and timeless&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\nAnd <strong>the shape of the diamond<\/strong> is totally up to you. But<strong> the most popular shape<\/strong> is the <strong>round brilliant<\/strong> cut diamond. Followed by the <strong>princess <\/strong>cut, then <strong>cushion<\/strong>, <strong>oval<\/strong>, <strong>marquise<\/strong>, <strong>pear<\/strong>, and <strong>heart<\/strong> (And <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/cushion-cut\/?CaratFrom=0.38&#038;CaratTo=30&#038;Color=H,G,F,E,D&#038;Clarity=SI1,VS2,VS1,VVS2,VVS1,IF,FL&#038;PriceFrom=&#038;PriceTo=&#038;Sort=Price,%20DefaultOrder&#038;ViewsOptions=Images&#038;advancedParameter=Shape&#038;showAdvanced=show&#038;Polish=EX,ID,VG&#038;Symmetry=EX,ID,VG&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None,Negligible&#038;DepthFrom=45&#038;DepthTo=80&#038;TableFrom=50&#038;TableTo=83\">Cushion Cuts<\/a> can actually <strong>SAVE you TONS of MONEY!<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>Pick one of those, and she&#8217;ll be Tickled Pink!<\/p>\n<p>\nAnd <strong>the best thing <\/strong>about a solitaire&#8230; <\/p>\n<p><h2>It&#8217;s a WIN-WIN Mounting!<\/h2>\n<p>\nYou see, if she wants a different <strong>style <\/strong>or <strong>design<\/strong>, or even a <strong>wedding set<\/strong>&#8230; You can have that single stone set into her choice of ring later. That way, she still <strong>gets to pick out her ring<\/strong>, and <strong>you don&#8217;t ruin the surprise!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>It&#8217;s the BEST way to handle things!<\/h2>\n<p>\n(And if you want <strong>a quick tip<\/strong> as far as <strong>quality <\/strong>goes&#8230;)<\/p>\n<p><h2>BUY THIS:<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>SI1<\/strong> Clarity, <strong>G-H<\/strong> or Higher Color, <strong>Excellent <\/strong>or <strong>Very Good<\/strong> Cut, <strong>GIA <\/strong>Certified, with <strong>ZERO <\/strong>(none) Fluorescence&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/?CaratFrom=0.38&#038;CaratTo=30&#038;Color=H,G,F,E,D&#038;Clarity=SI1,VS2,VS1,VVS2,VVS1,IF,FL&#038;Cut=Ideal,Excellent,TrueHearts&#038;PriceFrom=&#038;PriceTo=&#038;Sort=Price,%20DefaultOrder&#038;ViewsOptions=Images&#038;advancedParameter=Sort&#038;showAdvanced=show&#038;Polish=EX,ID,VG&#038;Symmetry=EX,ID,VG&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None,Negligible&#038;DepthFrom=45&#038;DepthTo=80&#038;TableFrom=50&#038;TableTo=83\">Like these stunning stones HERE at James Allen<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/?CaratFrom=0.38&#038;CaratTo=30&#038;Color=H,G,F,E,D&#038;Clarity=SI1,VS2,VS1,VVS2,VVS1,IF,FL&#038;Cut=Ideal,Excellent,TrueHearts&#038;PriceFrom=&#038;PriceTo=&#038;Sort=Price,%20DefaultOrder&#038;ViewsOptions=Images&#038;advancedParameter=Sort&#038;showAdvanced=show&#038;Polish=EX,ID,VG&#038;Symmetry=EX,ID,VG&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None,Negligible&#038;DepthFrom=45&#038;DepthTo=80&#038;TableFrom=50&#038;TableTo=83\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Round-Brilliant-Cut-Diamond-Solitaire-Stones.jpg\" alt=\"round brilliant cut diamond solitaire stones\" title=\"round brilliant cut diamond solitaire stones\" width=\"640\" height=\"650\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Round-Brilliant-Cut-Diamond-Solitaire-Stones.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Round-Brilliant-Cut-Diamond-Solitaire-Stones-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Round-Brilliant-Cut-Diamond-Solitaire-Stones-53x53.jpg 53w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next up&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Pizzazz with a crowd&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>3) Propose with a Crowd<\/h2>\n<p>\nDoing it in front of people <strong>creates excitement<\/strong>, cheers, <strong>claps<\/strong>, hugs, <strong>kisses<\/strong>, oohs-ahhs, <strong>fireworks<\/strong>, parties, <strong>parades<\/strong>&#8230; Okay, maybe not all that, but you get my drift. Everyone <strong>likes to witness<\/strong> a life-changing event&#8230; To be part of the <strong>festivities<\/strong>&#8230; <strong>It touches everyone&#8217;s heart!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Especially hers!<\/h2>\n<p>\nPropose in a <strong>fancy restaurant<\/strong>, the mall, make a <strong>flash mob<\/strong>&#8230; Kneel on a <strong>cruise ship<\/strong>, a sporting event, at <strong>disneyland<\/strong>, on a busy street corner, <strong>on live tv<\/strong>&#8230; at a grocery store&#8230; some where that will include <strong>gawkers<\/strong>, admirers, <strong>PEOPLE<\/strong>&#8230; <strong>EYES!<\/strong> Some place <strong>she won&#8217;t expect it<\/strong>&#8230; Somewhere you can take her <strong>totally off guard!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>4) And NOT on a Holiday!<\/h2>\n<p>\nOkay, proposing on a holiday is <strong>taboo<\/strong>&#8230; <strong>Not recommended<\/strong>. For it takes the spotlight off the event and party and puts it <strong>totally on you two<\/strong>. No one else&#8230; It <strong>overshadows<\/strong> everyone and everything&#8230; <\/p>\n<p><h2>BUMMER!<\/h2>\n<p>\n(Martha just <strong>Graduated<\/strong>&#8230; Oh well&#8230; &#8220;<strong>LOOK AT MY RING!<\/strong>&#8220;)<\/p>\n<p>\nAnd it can be a real fiasco if she says &#8220;<strong>NO<\/strong>&#8220;, or things go horribly wrong&#8230; Then that <strong>festive fun time<\/strong>, just became a real downer and <strong>&#8220;AWWWWKWARD&#8221;<\/strong>! <\/p>\n<p>\nPlus, you&#8217;ll always remember that day as <strong>a sad day<\/strong> from there on&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>So don&#8217;t do it on a holiday!<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>Make your own special day<\/strong>, something exclusive for <strong>YOU<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>And lastly&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>5) VIDEO IT!<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>Make sure you video it<\/strong>. Really. With the amount of cell phones and cameras these days, <strong>there is no excuse<\/strong> to <strong>NOT <\/strong>capture that magical moment.<\/p>\n<p>\nSomething you&#8217;ll be able to review, relive, <strong>share<\/strong>, show off&#8230;  <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Proposal+Moments\">let go viral on YouTube!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nPlus, all your family across the country <strong>will want to see it<\/strong>. Right?<\/p>\n<p><h2>So Record it!<\/h2>\n<p>\nThat way <strong>you&#8217;ll never forget the day<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\nWhen <strong>she looked in your eyes<\/strong> and said&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>&#8220;YESSSSSSSSS!&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Proposal-Tips-And-Tricks.jpg\" alt=\"proposal tips and tricks\" title=\"proposal tips and tricks\" width=\"640\" height=\"650\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Proposal-Tips-And-Tricks.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Proposal-Tips-And-Tricks-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Proposal-Tips-And-Tricks-53x53.jpg 53w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Good Luck!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>&#8220;Will You Marry Me?&#8221; That&#8217;s the Ultimate Question&#8230; How do you get there? 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