Alternatives to engagement rings?

Question

Hypothetically, lets say someone is completely against all jewelry .. they just hate it, all of it! If someone was trying to propose to an individual such as this ... what alternatives are there? Looking for any kind of option ... and if there is a common (if possible) alternative? Thanks,

Answer 1

Only you know her/him well enough to know what s/he would want. The vast majority of women would want a ring. So, this is an unusual individual. But, one that you know extremely well - well enough to commit to marriage.

So, what does s/he like or love? Do that.

If s/he isn't a materialist at all, then go somewhere or do something that s/he does like or love.

The key is to really know the person that you love and fill his/her needs and wants.

Answer 2

You don't need a ring to be engaged! Once the two of you have agreed to marry, you're engaged, with or without a ring! It's a lovely symbol, but not a necessary one. Get the fiancee first, and then see what she would like... and as others have said, the wedding and engagement rings might well be an exception for her!

But although the tattoo is indeed a viable alternative to a wedding ring, I'd hold off on that until you're actually married :D

Answer 3

Do a hypothetical situation with them (but only if you can lie well). Tell them a story like a guy you work with (someone they don't know) proposed to his girlfriend and she said no because she hates wearing a ring and he should have known that before he bought it (she finds it an oppresive, archaic symbol or something like that). Then ask if she'd react like that! That's how I get a lot of info out of people (ie. ideas for Christmas presents, etc.). Maybe she'll surprise you and say an engagement ring would be acceptable jewellry. If not, ask her what would be acceptable to her.
Or, you could propose with a gumball ring (no seriously) and then pick out something she'll like together whether it be a ring ar some other symbol). I find that is becoming more and more the norm. You don't need a gigantic rock to ask the question, especially in a situation like this. She will appreciate that you are respecting her tastes! Best of luck!!

Answer 4

There are some beautiful statuettes and frames prints about couples that feature images of just two hands together (a man's and womans) or either a man and a woman. I'd choose something like this, either with a nice poem on the print or just a nice statuette that might have a meaningful phrase engraved at the base, and present this instead of a ring (if you are certain that her dislike of jewelry would extend to a wedding ring). I dislike jewelry and don't wear it very often - but the three pieces I do wear are my wedding ring, engagement ring and college ring.

Answer 5

Hm...get her a really nice little statuette..or maybe if she has a hobby, or if she likes dogs or cats, get a little crystal figurine of one, and propose to her with that, explaining how you know that she doesn't like jewelry. Or...they sell statues of hands. Buy a little hand statue, and a real engagement ring in her size, and put the ring on the hand. Then, she can wear the ring when she wants, and if she doesn't want to wear it, then she'll have a place to at least keep it in the open where everyone can see how lovely it is.

Answer 6

wow. that's a tough one. Maybe you could joke around with a paper ring and if she accepts tell her that she can have a real one if she wants it. See how that goes. Gee. I don't know. I don't care for jewelry either but at least an engagement ring would be nice. Good luck. Hope you get the answer you want.

Answer 7

That's a tough question. If I weren't a jewelry person, I would probably still like a simple diamond ring. Nothing too bling bling, just modest.

Answer 8

You'd want something they can keep with them. If they're spiritual, maybe some kind of semi-precious gemstone they can carry with them, if they're into the ink, then tattoo.... you have to think about what that particular person would like.

Answer 9

Tattoos

Answer 10

tattoo.