PLANNING A VALENTINE’S DAY PROPOSAL:

How to Choose the Right Ring & Moment

Valentine’s Day has a way of making people pause and reflect on where a relationship is heading. For many couples, it’s the moment when small certainties - shared plans, future conversations, an unspoken sense of we - begin to feel like something more.
When those signs are already there, Valentine’s can feel like a natural time to take the next step. Not because the calendar says so, but because the moment feels emotionally right. And when that’s the case, thinking about how to propose becomes just as important as the decision itself.

Looking for more ways to pop the question? Explore our proposal ideas for every kind of moment.

Making Your Proposal Feel Personal

When you think about it, the most meaningful proposals aren’t shaped by spectacle. They’re shaped by personality.

• The Romantic Realist: A shared experience, like a favourite restaurant or weekend away, where the proposal becomes part of your story rather than a standalone event.
• The Quiet Romantic: A private, everyday moment — at home or on a walk — where intimacy matters more than display.
• The Adventurous & Playful: A treasure hunt or series of clues that turns the proposal into something you experience together.
• The Grand Romantic: A bold, public gesture that celebrates your love openly, when you’re confident that’s what they’ll enjoy.
• Let the ring lead the moment: When the ring truly reflects them, the right proposal style often follows naturally.

Choosing the Right Ring: Five Styles That Speak to Different Personalities

There’s no single “right” engagement ring, only the one that feels unmistakably like them. These five styles offer a confident starting point.

• Round engagement rings: Clean, balanced and quietly romantic, perfect for those drawn to enduring style with a soft romantic edge.
• Three Stone engagement rings: Symbolising past, present and future, it’s perfect for those who value sentiment as much as sparkle.
• Halo engagement rings: Designed to amplify brilliance, it suits those who like a little drama in their everyday.
• Oval engagement rings: Contemporary and flattering, perfect for those who enjoy modern style with a romantic edge.
• Emerald engagement rings Architectural and quietly confident, for those with a taste for understated sophistication.
For deeper guidance, our engagement ring buying guide is a useful place to start.

And if you’d like to explore more styles, browsing our full collection can help narrow your focus.

Not Quite Ready for an Engagement Ring?

Sometimes Valentine’s marks an important moment in a relationship without it necessarily being the right time for an engagement ring.
In those cases, a promise ring can be a meaningful way to symbolise commitment and intention, without the pressure of a formal proposal. It allows you to honour the moment while letting the relationship continue to evolve naturally.

View the Promise Ring Collection

Getting the Practicalities Right (Without Ruining the Surprise)

While proposals are emotional, a little practical thinking goes a long way.
If you’re unsure about ring size, borrowing a ring they already wear or checking our ring size guide can help you make an informed guess. And resizing is always an option if needed, so it’s rarely something to worry about too much.
For more personalised advice, our in-store teams, supported by our concierge service and live chat, are always on hand to guide you through styles and help you find what feels right.

A Valentine’s Proposal Should Feel Like You

A Valentine’s proposal doesn’t need to follow a template. It doesn’t have to be dramatic, public or elaborate. It simply needs to feel honest, considered and reflective of your relationship.
When the ring feels right and the moment feels natural, everything else tends to fall into place.
And whether this Valentine’s leads to an engagement, a promise, or simply a deeper shared moment, what matters most is that it feels meaningful to you both.