Etiquette books and magazines remind a man that an engagement ring should cost an equivalent of three months of his gross salary. Obviously this is only a rule-of-thumb for purchasing what the thumb - mere inches away from the ring finger - could only hope to have around it for a lifetime.
When the bride-to-be is involved in selecting her engagement ring, she should try on a multitude of styles that are appropriate for her hand size. What looks fabulous on one hand may not be as striking on another. A square-cut stone, for instance, may look out of place with a white gold band on your finger. But, the same stone in a titanium band could breathe its own fire.
Seeing is believing when choosing a ring. And trying on several rings reduces any doubts.
