Although he’s now my fiance, when he proposed to me with an antique diamond engagement ring, he was still my boyfriend. We had been together for five years before he proposed to me, and even though a lot of people thought it was crazy that we waited so long to get engaged, I’m glad we did. I know far too many couples that end up getting divorced because they get married too soon, and I think that waiting for five years was the best way to ensure that we are a perfect match for each other.

When it came to proposing to me, I couldn’t have asked my boyfriend to do anything better. Not only did he buy me the most beautiful antique diamond engagement ring ever, but he made the night of his proposal so romantic. After a private dinner at our favorite restaurant, we drove out to the beach and had a bottle of wine under the stars. With the sound of the ocean in the background, my boyfriend proposed to me and put the antique diamond engagement ring onto my finger after I said yes to his proposal.