3 Subtle Ways to Hint at an Engagement Ring

Classic Hidden Halo Engagement Ring

Knowing your partner is likely to propose is incredibly exciting. You know you’re both on the same page about your future and that you want to spend it together. So, you’re really just waiting for that magic moment of proposal. And you probably have an engagement ring (or at least a ring style) in mind. But how can you make sure he’ll know which ring you’ll want? We’ve put together a list of three subtle ways you can drop some hints while he’s shopping.

Make It Public On Pinterest

Graduated Pear Accent Engagement Ring

Pinterest is a modern way to drop an engagement ring hint. If you don’t know what Pinterest is, it’s a website and app where you can make virtual inspiration boards. And one popular item that people create Pinterest boards for is engagement rings. You can make a board of different engagement rings you like or make a board with different pictures of one specific ring you want. Then, all you have to do is mention the board to your partner. Or, you can simply leave that tab conspicuously open on your computer. Either way, he’s bound to take the hint and take note of the rings you put on your board.

Do It Through A Friend

Three Stone Hidden Halo Engagement Ring

Using a friend as a messenger is a tried and true way to drop engagement ring hints. If your partner has started shopping for an engagement ring, it’s likely that he’s asked someone for advice on what he should get. He might have asked your friends, your family, or his friends and family. You can use this to your advantage by making sure your social circle knows exactly the kind of ring you want. This way, when he asks around, he’ll be getting the right answer. You can also ask a friend to specifically drop hints for you. If you have a friend mention to him that you’ve always dreamed of having a halo set ring, your chances of getting one are going to go way up.

Browse Together

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This is another foolproof way to let your partner know the kind of ring you want: go shopping together. If you know a proposal is in your future and you pass by a jeweler, suggest the two of you stop in and browse a little. This way, your partner can see what kind of rings you want by your reactions while you shop. Plus, there’s no easier place to talk about what you like in an engagement ring than in a jewelry store. And there’s one final bonus to this hint dropping strategy: you can get your ring finger sized while your partner is right next to you. That practically ensures that, when he does propose, the ring will be the right size.

Classic Halo Engagement Ring

So, these are three ways you can subtly hint to your partner about the engagement ring you want. Hopefully, using these tips will help your partner pick a ring you’ll love. Also, know that you don’t have to be subtle if you’re worried your partner won’t pick up on your hints. Feel free to tell your partner what you want, give him a picture of the ring you want, or even send him a direct link to the ring you want him to get. How subtle (or not so subtle) you want your hints to be is up to you!