Proposing to someone you love can be quite tough when you do not want ‘No' for an answer. Also while we all know that diamonds are the key to a woman's heart, the question that always baffles us, is which diamond to choose. Here are some proposal ideas and diamond suggestions to help you make the best proposal to your loved one.

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The Conventional Engagemement Proposal

If your loved one believes in traditional weddings and prefers that everything related to love and marriage must go as she read in romantic novels, then the conventional mode of proposing, may suit you best. Here are some ideas

• Roses say it best. Order a dozen red roses and pick them from the florist. Add a note to say, ‘Will you marry me?'. Pack the diamond with the roses and give this during a candlelight dinner, cooked by you. A Rose Cut solitaire may suit the situation well.

• Add a romantic poem to your diamond. Leave it on her pillow, or somewhere where she will surely find it. Make your stone as romantic as the poem and choose a Round diamond with hearts and arrows.

• If she is the emotional kinds, choose a tear drop shaped diamond also named Pear Shape Diamond, add a message that says ‘A tear drop diamond to always make you smile'. Sign off the note with a ‘Marry me please' and be sure to go down on your knees as you present her the ring.

• Schedule your vacation at an exotic place. Add plenty of romance with candlelight dinners, dancing to love songs, flowers, chocolates and the works. Don't forget a glittering round brilliant diamond with an excellent cut.

The Unique Proposal

If you both are adventurous in nature, and you know that your partner will appreciate a unique proposal, surprise her with something unexpected, yet adventurously romantic. Here are some cues to set you thinking.

• Proposing in a hot air balloon, would be a good idea. Slip an unconventional half moon shaped diamond or better still a colored diamond in the shade she loves.

• If you both are not afraid of heights, then you could propose her on the top of a cliff. Arrange a table for the two of you, champagne, flowers, chocolates and sweet talk. Give her a star shaped diamond that makes her feel on the top of the world.

• If there are no kids in the house, you can pack your diamond and hide it in a place that she is sure to look. Try the butter dish or refrigerator. Do accompany the note, ‘Will you marry me'. If she has slender fingers, choose an Oval or Marquise cut stone.

• If your partner loves horses, then the best place to propose is with them. Arrange for a romantic evening and present her with a horse shaped diamond ring.

• Get special fortune cookies baked. Put in your proposal, ‘Dear, will you marry me'. Or add a message like ‘You will marry a young, handsome man who works in xx organization, and loves you very much. His name is ." Be ready to propose her with a Cushion shaped diamond ring, right after that.

Engagement Proposals to Avoid

While there are some do's to engagement proposals, many agree that there is a large list of don'ts too. Do not overlook these, if you are looking for ‘Yes' as an answer to your proposal.

Proposing on the telephone: There are many examples of situations where a man proposed to his girlfriend while she was shopping for groceries. However if proposing on the telephone cannot be avoided, do ask your partner to go to a quiet corner where she can give you her full attention.

Proposing while drunk: Marriage is the decision of a lifetime and many women do not like being proposed by drunken partners. Be sure that you are sober before you propose to her.

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