Chances are she’s been leaving clues, either in plain site or on the sly. Read on to see if you’ve been looking in all the right (or wrong) places for them.
If you’re at all tuned into the world of social media you’ve likely heard of Pinterest. You’d be hard pressed to find a nearly-wed who hasn’t pinned at least a few wedding-related pins to save for later. If you hear your soon-to-be spouse talking often about something she pinned, you might consider creating an account so you can peruse her boards for the rings she’s pinned.
Use her pins and boards to get a sense of her fashion likes and dislikes—even if she hasn’t pinned specific rings. For example, if she’s pinned a lot of classic looks: little black dresses or tank watches, then you might go with a classic ring style, such as a solitaire. If she is attracted to pins with a more bohemian spirit—maxi dresses in earthy colors—you might want to pick a ring with a delicate garland motif or something more feminine. Sporty women who favor athleisure wear might appreciate a low profile, bezel-set ring that won’t get in the way of her workout. Glamour girls tend to like more sophisticated shapes, such as an emerald-cut diamond or a halo setting.
Most pins are links, so you can follow it to get all the purchasing details you’ll need. And since Pinterest doesn’t track who has looked at your pins, she’ll never know how you figured it out. If a link is broken, use a tool such as Google Image Search to find the original source of the image.
Check out what other pinners she is following. The boards of brands, friends, bloggers, and other influencers can give you a lot of insight into her taste. Plus, if she’s commented positively on a friend’s engagement ring, you might be able find out more about it by reviewing that friend’s jewelry board.