Burning a Hole in Your Pocket

Don’t let “my precious” ruin your proposal planning

For many guys, even the best proposal plans go to waste once in possession of their engagement ring.  After all, diamond rings burn faster holes in pockets than the cold hard cash that bought them.  Nobody wants to wait until the last minute to purchase their ring.  Often, purchasing an engagement ring is the first thing that a guy does when he is about to propose.  But possessing your ring can be dangerous, just ask Gollum.     

This isn’t Middle-earth, there are steps that you can take to secure the perfect ring, plan the perfectly timed proposal and keep your sanity.  One of the easiest alternatives is to simply leave your ring with your jeweler until the time comes when you are ready to pop the question.  Most jewelers need time to resize the ring anyway, and will happily provide this service free of charge for an extended time.  Another alternative is a safe deposit box at your bank. Another potential benefit of keeping your ring in your jeweler’s safe is that it will be insured under the store’s policy.  While jewelry in a safe deposit box at a bank may also be insured, it’s always a good idea to fully insure your engagement ring privately once you take possession of it. The greatest risk of having your engagement ring at home or in your pocket is the increased likelihood of loss, discovery, and above all it burning a hole in your pocket before your ready with the perfect plan.  

Secure that ring until it’s time Gents.