Now, Even if you do not buy an affordable budget diamond from me you can still vote below and let me know this was at least something that gave you some ideas ! - Let Them Envy You, You got it for less! - Freddy Diamonds 2008 

Diamond Engagement Ideas and Tips  for a romantic proposal

 1. Tell her to take time off work and arrange for everything to be covered for a week (but don’t tell her where you will be going). Make all the plans for a week’s vacation in a five-star resort in Mexico. Propose one evening at a restaurant with serenading mariachis. You can have the diamond ready in your pocket.

 2. Order a dozen red roses and pick them up yourself at the shop. Write the card to say, “Will you marry me?” and put the diamond in a presentation box with the roses. Present the flowers during a candlelight dinner for two at home (cater if you can’t cook).

3. Mail her a romantic poem from Shakespeare or Browning. Include a photo of yourself on your knees with a diamond in your hand, and write on the back in marker, “Will you marry me?” Be ready, hiding outside her house when she normally opens her mail, and go inside with the diamond in hand when you hear her scream with joy.

4. For the serious netizens — E-mail a 3-D animated graphic of a loose diamond, with the message, “Will you marry me?” If you can, time the delivery of the e-mail when you can be there in person to see her reaction and get your answer.

 4. During a vacation at one of the fancy hotels that leaves chocolates or mints on the pillow each morning — Sneak back after she leaves the room for breakfast, make the bed, put out the “Do not disturb” sign. Leave the diamond in a special box on the pillow in place of the mints so she finds it when you get back.

5. If no kids — Hide the diamond in a box with your proposal message in a place she will certainly look during the day — such as in the butter dish if she eats toast every morning, or in the silverware drawer before dinner, or with her makeup in the morning. Try to be there when you expect her to find it.

 6. If neither of you are afraid of heights — Arrange with a local adventure guide for a private hot air balloon ride for just the two of you (and the pilot). Schedule the time so that it covers either sunrise or sunset. Some companies provide a full meal with a table setting and the works. Present the diamond in a box as the dessert at the end of the meal. (Freddy Thinks this is far fetched)

7. Arrange for a day at a private beach together, building sand castles or digging for shells. On the night before, write a love poem on a peice of parchment paper, roll it into an antique bottle with a cork, and bury it in a well marked spot in the sand near your diggings. Be sure you “find” the bottle as you dig together. Open and read the poem, then present the diamond from your pocket and ask her for her hand in marriage.

8. Only for the really bold and mature relationship — Surprise her with a proposal and wedding all at once! Schedule a vacation in Hawaii where marriage requirements are less. Arrange every detail of a full wedding through the staff at the tourist bureau and your chosen resort hotel, including a dress and relatives. When you go out for dinner, have everyone hide nearby, listening for her answer and their cues. As soon as she answers your proposal, start the wedding on the spot!

 9. If she wakes up each morning to the clock radio, arrange for an ad on her usual station at just the right time so she hears your proposal when she wakes up in the morning. Try to be at her door (or beside her) when she hears your public proposal, and have the diamond in hand.

10. If she is a school teacher, you could propose with all the school listening. Get permission from the school principal. Record a videotaped proposal and play it over the school video system, or make an announcement over the intercom. Then go to her classroom and give her the diamond with everyone cheering. (Ok another far fetched but Freddy Diamonds just wants to get your creative juices going)

11. This one is my favorite, go skiing and take a seated lift to the top of the mountain and when about half way up a great outdoor setting pull the ring out of your pocket and ask her to marry you. I personally did this one and it makes a great story for years and years.

Please either forward this to someone who could surely use this type of guidance so many guys do not have a clue. For those of you who may not need one of my affordable diamonds that aok, how about a quick vote below letting people know if it got your creative mind going? Thanks Freddydiamonds just a dot com away! - Thanks Freddy Diamonds