When the Proposal Is Perfect… but the Ring? Not So Much

Let me tell you a little story about my dear friend, Shelly.

Shelly is now happily engaged to the love of her life—a guy we’ll call Dan. Dan is sweet, thoughtful, and utterly devoted to Shelly. He planned the proposal of her dreams: a gorgeous sunset on the beach, a string quartet playing her favorite song, and the moment captured perfectly by a hidden photographer. It was straight out of a rom-com.

Everything went off without a hitch… well, almost everything.

When Dan pulled out the ring and asked Shelly to be his forever, she was overjoyed. She said yes without hesitation, and the tears were flowing. But here’s the thing: when she looked down at her hand later that night, the tears almost started flowing again… for a different reason.

Shelly didn’t love the ring.

Now, before you judge her, let me explain. Shelly loves Dan with all her heart, and she’s endlessly grateful for the thought he put into choosing the ring. But Shelly’s style leans toward classic simplicity, and Dan had gone for a more… let’s call it bold choice. Think diamonds everywhere, a very chunky band, and a setting that could probably pick up satellite signals.

She didn’t have the heart to tell him.

So now, Shelly finds herself in a bit of a predicament. She adores her fiancé, she’s over the moon to be engaged, but every time she glances at her hand, she feels a little pang of regret. She wants to love her ring as much as she loves the person who gave it to her.

And that’s where Amouret’s Propose with Just a Stone option could have saved the day.

The Perfect Proposal, Without the Ring Stress

At Amouret, we know that choosing an engagement ring can be overwhelming. You want the moment to be perfect, and you want the ring to be something she’ll cherish forever. But unless you’ve memorized her Pinterest boards or decoded every hint she’s dropped over the years, picking the “perfect” ring can feel like trying to pass a pop quiz you didn’t study for.

That’s why we created our Diamond Proposal Box, instead of stressing over every detail of the ring, you can choose a gorgeous center stone—something timeless, beautiful, and filled with meaning. Then, after the proposal, the two of you can work together to design her dream ring.

No more guessing. No more stressing. And absolutely no more “Shelly situations.”

Here’s How It Works

1️⃣ Pick the Stone: Select a stunning center stone that will take her breath away during the proposal.

2️⃣ Pop the Question: Propose with confidence, knowing the most important part of the moment is your love—not the details of the ring.

3️⃣ Design the Ring Together: After she says “yes,” the two of you can collaborate with Amouret to design a one-of-a-kind ring that reflects her style and your love story.

It’s a win-win: she gets to wear the ring of her dreams, and you get to skip the anxiety of trying to read her mind.

Shelly’s Happy Ending

As for Shelly and Dan? Well, let’s just say Shelly eventually mustered up the courage to tell Dan how she felt about the ring. Dan—being the amazing guy he is—completely understood, and now they’re in the process of designing a ring she truly loves.

Of course, we both agree it would have been a lot easier if Dan had known about Amouret’s Propose with Just a Stone option from the start. But hey, they’ve got a funny engagement story to tell for years to come, and that’s worth something, right?

If you want to avoid a “Shelly situation,” we’re here to help.

Ready to Propose Without the Ring Stress?

Explore our Propose with Just a Stone option and take the first step toward creating a proposal as unforgettable as your love story.