Before a ring became a prop in performance art proposals, it was not considered necessary to present one at the time or at all.

Letter writer has some ideas on a to pick an engagement ring. Dear Miss Manners: I’ve seen young men with their mothers picking out a ring that the young woman of his choice is supposed to love and wear forever.

I would like to propose a new tradition ... the proposer offers a jewel box that contains a diamond, or a stone that the bride-to-be likes