If you’re thinking of proposing this December and are stuck for Christmas proposal ideas, why not propose based on your partner’s star sign? so you ensure the perfect proposal for your partner. Jewellery experts at F Hinds have partnered with an astrologist to find out exactly what the perfect proposal would be for each zodiac sign as well as the best engagement ring choice.
How to propose based on your partner’s star sign
Aries
Ideal proposal: A spur-of-the-moment proposal. At sunset, on a trip abroad, or on a hot air balloon.
Engagement ring choice: Diamonds, ruby or garnet are the top gem choices for an Aries.
Taurus
Ideal proposal: A home-made candlelit dinner or a glamorous hotel.
Engagement ring choice: Something traditional but impressive, where the rock really stands out. Emerald would be the top stone choice for a Taurus.
Gemini
Ideal proposal: A public proposal, or something like a treasure hunt. Make sure you prepare a speech!
Engagement ring choice: A modern engagement ring, maybe with an engraving since they’re associated with communication. Top choices for gems are yellow diamond, yellow topaz or citrine.
Cancer
Ideal proposal: In a special place that has a meaning in the relationship. They’re quite traditional, so asking for the parents’ permission could work well. Make sure you have a camera to capture the moment!
Engagement ring choice: Linked to nostalgia, so family heirloom or an item with a story attached would work perfectly. This star sign is usually associated with pearls and silver.
Leo
Ideal proposal: Somewhere ‘on stage’. They can be competitive so a proposal with a story like a hidden ring or a public announcement could work well.
Engagement ring choice: Gold and glitzy. Ruby, carnelite or peridot are the top gem picks for this sign.
Virgo
Ideal proposal: Something involving nature like a sunset, moonlit walk or on top of a mountain.
Engagement ring choice: A simple and clean ring is the perfect choice for a Virgo, with the top stone choices for this sign being sapphire and yellow agate.
Libra
Ideal proposal: In a chic restaurant, on a cruise, during a picnic, at an art gallery or at the opera.
Engagement ring choice: A classically beautiful and eye-catching ring. Diamond, sapphire and opal would be the perfect stone choices.
Scorpio
Ideal proposal: Nothing too extravagant, something meaningful to both parties and in privacy, in a secluded place or at home.
Engagement ring choice: Dramatic and with memories associated, like an heirloom, or an antique piece. The perfect ring would be gold, and with a stand-out stone like black onyx or red carnelian.
Sagittarius
Ideal proposal: On holiday abroad or after an adventurous activity like rafting or bunjee jumping.
Engagement ring choice: Something unique, bold and creative, potentially linked to another culture. Top picks for gems are turquoise and blue topaz.
Capricorn
Ideal proposal: Taken seriously with a degree of commitment, like a classic restaurant situation with a band and Champagne.
Engagement ring choice: They tend to have more traditional tastes, so a simple band with a stand-out stone like a diamond would be perfect, but onyx and amber are also linked to Capricorn in astrology.
Aquarius
Ideal proposal: Any kind of unique and eccentric proposal.
Engagement ring choice: Something really eclectic, potentially a one-off designer piece with a statement blue Sapphire.
Pisces
Ideal proposal: They’re romantics at heart, so a place or specific date that has a meaning, potentially near a beach or body of water would work perfectly.
Engagement ring choice: Anything unique and unusual with a romantic story behind it. Platinum is associated to Pisces, as well as amethyst, lapis lazuli and jade.
