Choosing an engagement ring is a balancing act: you need to guess her taste, get the size right, stick to a budget — and keep it a secret. Here's the step-by-step method.
Step 1: Choose the stone shape
The shape ("cut") of the stone defines the character of the ring:
- Round (brilliant): The timeless classic. Maximum brilliance, an absolute safe bet.
- Oval: Elongates the finger, very popular, a brilliance that is "both soft and spectacular".
- Emerald (rectangular): Art deco elegance, a more subtle and sophisticated "mirror" brilliance.
- Pear: Romantic and distinctive, points towards the nail to slenderize the hand.
- Radiant / Cushion: The compromise between the brilliance of the round and the character of the rectangular.
Hint for guessing: look at her current jewelry. Geometric lines → emerald or radiant. Softness and classicism → round or oval.
Step 2: Stone size (equivalent carats)
With moissanite, budget no longer dictates size — it's a matter of proportions and lifestyle. On slender hands, a 1 to 1.5 carat equivalent is already very noticeable. For discreet daily wear, 0.5 to 1 carat is ideal. Our advice: a beautifully set average stone is better than a large, poorly proportioned one.
Step 3: The metal
- Rhodium-plated silver: Bright white, hypoallergenic, the "white gold" look without the price.
- 18K yellow gold plated: Classic warmth, enhances golden skin tones.
- 18K rose gold plated: Romantic and contemporary.
Step 4: Find her ring size (without giving yourself away)
- Borrow a ring she wears on her ring finger (left, ideally) and measure its inside diameter.
- Compare with a size guide — each WM Paris product page offers one.
- When in doubt, choose one size up: discreet resizing is always possible.
Step 5: The budget — and what it allows
Thanks to moissanite (we explain why it costs 10 times less than a diamond), a spectacular engagement ring no longer requires dedicating "three months' salary." At WM Paris, our 925 sterling silver and certified moissanite rings come in a signature box with a certificate of authenticity, with free shipping — for less than €150.
Checklist before proposing
- ✅ Shape chosen based on her real tastes
- ✅ Ring size verified (or one size up)
- ✅ Metal matching her usual jewelry
- ✅ Certificate and warranty included
- ✅ Box worthy of the moment
Ready to find the one? Browse our moissanite rings — and to learn everything about the stone, start with our moissanite guide.