After many years of helping brides and grooms choose the perfect engagement rings, our diamond experts have some excellent proposal advice.
We have compiled them here for you - some are a little cheeky, like Gerard's, but still hold great merit.
We hope you find these tips useful.
"Ask the right person" - Gerard McCabe
"First of all - and this is something I’ve learnt from Daniel - when a gentleman comes on his own to buy a ring it means he must really know her that well to be able to pick for her. Which is very special, because he feels that good and knows her so well that he is ready to make this decision himself. We’re here to help him find that perfect ring, so we ask all the right questions. Whether it’s white gold, yellow gold, round brilliant or princess cut, or coloured stone - we will ask all of these things so that we can find the perfect piece for him." - Tina
"It's not always about the pictures on social media and other couple's ideas of the perfect proposal. Make it unique to who you and your partner are as a couple, make it your own and it will be perfect. AND - Organise a photographer or a hidden camera to catch the moment." - Julia
"Trust your eyes and follow your heart!" - Ashton
"My tip for blokes: If you have something you want to say then write it down. The butterflies in your stomach may make you forget your awesome memorised speech. Also be prepared to adapt your plans if things outside your control don’t go your way." - Justin
"I always like the proposal that many customers have given which is to take their partner to the block of land they’ve purchased or the new house they are about to move into and set up a small picnic and propose as a new beginning to their life together." - Jackie
"Plan your proposal for a night out and when getting ready, girl beautifully dressed asks: How do I look? Young man replies “I think there is something missing," and drops to his knee presenting the ring." - Margaret
"This will vary according the couple, but overall to savour every moment and follow your dreams, to put each other first and always cherish the special moments." - Vicki
"One thing I suggest to anybody who wants to propose is to keep it a surprise and do your best. All the effort is worth it because the sweet taste of this moment never fades from your partner’s memory. But don’t keep your partner waiting long as they don’t know what are you up to. And as a jewellery designer I suggest to couples that it is worth buying the best ring you can afford as it can cause emotional and financial strain to touch the original ring for a redesign or upgrade in later years." - Nazanin
"Keep the proposal a secret for the first 24 hours. Stay off social media, don’t call everyone you know just yet, and take the time to enjoy this beautiful moment and celebrate your engagement with your partner." - Jessica
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