“The recipient will be wearing it forever, so making sure that the decisions that go into creating the engagement ring are right for that person is important.”
, about a year and a half ago. She said that she shared the hot take on TikTok because of her own personal and professional experience. Whenever she works with a couple to create an engagement ring, she always asks the recipient of the ring if they'd like to be a part of the design process."Almost every time, it's been a 'yes,' and I've never had a couple be upset with the output of the ring.
Now, this doesn't mean that you should just give up and leave your partner to choose their own engagement ring. Madison clarified,"As the receiver, I hope that you’ve been able to share, 'These are the kind of things that I like,' or, 'Here’s a few ideas for inspiration.
Madison also expressed surprise at the polarized response to the video, saying,"I think that because that’s been my experience, I completely forgot that there was this other side of people who say, 'No matter what the design is, it’s a gift from my partner, and I will be grateful for it.' I absolutely love and respect that opinion, and they’ve had a different experience. Hearing other people’s perspectives was very eye-opening for me as well.
Ultimately, Madison shared,"When I think of engagement rings, I think, 'This is going to be one of the most special material gifts that we will ever receive.' With that gift, both the giver and receiver, I hope, are invested in getting that gift as perfect as possible. Because the person receiving the gift will be wearing it forever, making sure that the design, the aesthetic, and the dozens of decisions that go into an engagement ring are right for that person is important.
Now that you're all caught up, I want to hear your thoughts. When proposing, should the ring be a surprise?