Even though the promise ring is not the same as the engagement one, which announces marriage, it represents a deep commitment level. It symbolizes the infinity of love, fidelity, deep friendship, and intent regarding a future wedding. Therefore, you shouldn’t simply hand over the ring, but try to create an unforgettable memory that fits your promise.
However, be aware that giving such a ring is not as official as an engagement one, so there is no need to kneel while giving it. There is no special model you should buy for this purpose, and it’s up to you to choose an adequate style and setting. However, it is essential to think about how to give a promise ring and make that moment special.
History of Promise Rings
The promise ring represents a statement of promise among two people who want to commit to each other.
The first promise, the so-called ‘posy’ ring, appeared in England in the 16th century. People engraved their names or a verse of their favorite poem on the band’s inside. It was not uncommon to engrave favorite phrases like ‘love conquers everything’ or ‘only death can part united hearts.’
During the Georgian and Victorian Era, people exchanged acrostic rings. They used gemstones to send a message. The placed gem order formed a word created from the first letters of each stone’s name. For instance, the lovers will spell the word ‘love’ formed of the lined-up lapis lazuli, opal, vanadinite, and emerald.
Reasons to Give the Promise Ring
When you need to live apart
When you need to live far away, but don’t want to allow the distance to ruin your relationship, you can exchange promise rings. That way, it will symbolize the strength of your commitment while living in different cities or even countries.
When you are too young
It is not a commons situation, but you are maybe the couple that has got the romance everyone dreams of. When you are sure that you want to share your lives despite being under 18 years old, the promise ring can symbolize your faith in a shared future.
When you are together for a short time
Sometimes, two people feel that their relationship is a special one, but they know each other for a really short time. In such a case, the promise ring is an excellent solution before time passes, and they become prepared for an engagement.
When you can’t afford an engagement ring
Unfortunately, sometimes young people haven’t got enough money for an expensive engagement ring, so they decide to exchange promise rings instead. It will be a pledge of their love until they earn enough money for the right thing.
Promise Ring Styles
You can wear the promise ring on any finger, but the standard way is to put it on the 3rd finger of your left hand. The favorite styles include:
- The eternity ring – As a sign of eternal love, this choice is probably one of the most favorable ever.
- The solitaire ring – It is an elegant classic choice most girls love.
- Heart-shaped ring – This option will associate her with eternal love they have read in favorite books or watched in romantic movies.
- Small gem pieces – A group of small diamonds will provide a desired brilliant look.
How to Give a Promise Ring?
In the past, men usually gave promise rings to women. Nowadays, couples often exchange them. Moreover, there is a custom in some Asian countries for couples to choose these rings together. Then, they wear their jewelry on the ring fingers to show everyone the commitment to each other.
You can give the promise ring to your beloved Lady on a special occasion, such as a dating anniversary, birthday, or holidays like Valentine’s day. There are many ways to give it, but make sure your girlfriend doesn’t think it is an engagement ring. Such confusion may ruin the moment you have planned to be unique.
1. Organize a treasure hunting
Create a treasure map and take your love through the promise ring hunt. The map should contain various pirates’ clues that will guide her to the target. Make sure that the hunt is not too difficult or tedious.
There are two ways to organize this. It can be the map of your house, and the task should be to hind the treasure inside one of the rooms. Another way is to organize outside hunt through a local park, favorite restaurant, or a beach. Take care to pick your special place for the final scene.
2. Hide it inside a cup of wine
It may sound corny, but an old-fashioned girl will find this way highly romantic. You can pick out one of the two approaches available. You can put the ring into her glass after serving wine. Another option is to make a deal with the waiter to bring the ring in a bottle.
3. Hide it in a bouquet
Purchase the bouquet of her favorite flowers or roses, as a universal flower of love. Then, hide the ring among the rosebud’s petals. As soon as the flower opens wide, she will see the ring in the flower’s smooth folds.
4. Hide it in a heart-shaped chocolate box
It is a romantic and creative option, especially if your girlfriend likes chocolate. Buy a heart-shaped box with chocolate for Valentine’s day or her birthday, carefully unwrap the package, and put the promise ring in place of one chocolate.
5. Hide it between a poem book pages
If you are a poetry lover, recite a poem while offering her the ring. Another option is to place it between the book pages and ask her to read a poem from a particular page.
6. Hide it under a pillow
Put the ring under her pillow so that she can find it quickly in the morning. If she is a caring young lady, you can place it on her car seat without fear of getting lost.
7. Hide it in a misleading packaging
The choice of this package will depend on your style and imagination. Give your girlfriend a promising ring in an unwrapped matchbox or a box for an electric iron or kitchen mixer. I like the option with several boxes of different sizes. Put one inside another, so she will need to unwrap all of them to find her gift.
8. Wrap it up with ribbons and a bow
There is no need to put the ring on your girlfriend’s finger. You can make a surprise and nicely pack it in the box with lots of ribbons and a big bow.
9. Hide it inside a fortune cookie
If your girlfriend enjoys Chinese food, go to the restaurant and offer her a personalized fortune cookie with the promise ring and best wishes inside.
10. Hide it in a Cracker Jack box
Since Cracker Jack is famous for its prizes in each cracker box, you can use it to hide the promise ring inside. Then, let your girlfriend find her award between crackers.
11. Ask someone to help
It is a highly surprising way to give your girlfriend the promise ring, especially if you choose someone unexpected to do this job. You can hire a delivery person, engage your dog, or ask her boss for help.
There is also an option to attend a comedy show. Ask the comedian to sing a love song while brining your girlfriend the ring. In any case, make sure to be present when the chosen person finishes the job.
12. Serve it with a breakfast
Choose this romantic way to give her the promise ring while saying good morning and serving breakfast in bed. Prepare her favorite meal, set it up on a tray with a flower in a vase, and enclose the ring on a small plate.
13. Give it while singing a serenade
If you have a pleasant voice, sing a romantic serenade of promises for your Lady while giving her a ring. If you are not Frank Sinatra, you can ask your friends for help and make a band for that special occasion.
14. Give it in a Hollywood movie’s style
Pick out one of the unbelievably romantic scenes from her favorite movie and copy it into real life. Organize adequate scenography and play the main male character’s role. You can also be a Prince Charming who gives the promise ring to his heroine.
15. Give it during a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
Organize your own adventure, bring your love with you, and take advantage of that special occasion to give her a ring. The kind of experience you choose will depend exclusively on your imagination and budget.
16. Give it under the stars
Prepare a romantic dinner and serve it under the Milky Way. Give your girlfriend a ring served next to champagne, strawberries, and chocolate.
17. Give it from the big screen
If you are sports fans, organize showing a sweet message on the big screen in the stadium. Then, offer your Lady the ring. It is a bit cliché, but many girls will enjoy such attention.
18. Be traditional
Make an agreement with your girlfriend and exchange your promise rings in a quiet location that is particularly special for you. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, and keep that moment sweet and straightforward.
