I discovered the best thing about shopping for diamond engagement rings is that there is no deadline. My girlfriend and I have been together for two years now, and for the last several months, we both have known that we’re going to get married. I know I can’t wait forever to ask her, nor do I want to, but I want to make sure that every part of the proposal is perfect, and that includes making sure I have the right engagement ring. Maevona Diamond Engagement Rings   Even if I wasn’t in the market for such a purchase, I still would have been spending a lot of time in jewelry stores, thanks to both Christmas and Valentine’s Day. I’m very happy that exchanging gifts is not a tradition associated with St. Patrick’s Day or I might not ever be able to find the right ring. Looking for her holiday gifts, I had in mind what I was looking for: diamond earrings for December 25^th and a gold necklace for February 14^th, and I’m happy with what I got, but both times I knew I had to make a decision. It’s not like I could change the days the holidays were on.   Choosing the engagement ring has given me the freedom to take my time. I’ve certainly been looking every time I’ve gone into the jewelry stores, getting a sense for what is out there. The good news is that I’ve gotten to know the people working there and they understand the type of ring my girlfriend wants and the budget that I’m working with. They help me see different options that I have that will work best with me, and have even pointed out the possibility of having a custom designed ring.   I’m putting together the rest of the plans in my mind about how to make the proposal something special she will always remember. So far it involves a country inn and a hot air balloon. Of course, all of those moments will be fleeting, here and then gone. The diamond engagement ring, on the other hand, will be with us forever, and I want to make sure it is the ring she has always dreamed about.