Engagement rings
What is a promise ring?
Thanks to our Maison's unique approach, you can propose with a beautiful ring from the Valérie Danenberg collection that you will have chosen beforehand in the boutique. Then, once the proposal is made, you can return to the boutique with your fiancée to choose the final engagement ring. Our personalized guidance unfolds in 4 steps.
Step 1
During your first appointment, we will introduce you to a selection of engagement rings available at our boutique. This allows you to propose with a Valérie Danenberg creation set with a genuine precious stone, rather than a placeholder ring, making the moment of the proposal all the more meaningful.
Step 2
The full value of the selected ring will be taken as a deposit, and you will leave with your proposal ring beautifully presented in its Valérie Danenberg box.
Step 3
On the day of the proposal, you will be able to offer your fiancée three options:
1 – Keep this promise ring and have it resized if necessary (plus or minus two sizes).
2 – Exchange the promise ring for a design of their choice from the Valérie Danenberg collection.
3 – Create a custom-made ring with her.
We will be delighted to guide and assist you throughout every step of the process.
Step 4
If your fiancée would like to exchange the engagement ring or have a completely custom ring made, please schedule another appointment to return the engagement ring to us—within a maximum of two months—in its original condition, so we can create your new ring. We’ll be delighted to guide you through this fully personalized process, from choosing the design to selecting the gemstone. If the value of the final ring exceeds the deposit, you’ll simply need to pay the difference.
the next step
After purchasing your engagement ring at Valérie Danenberg, you’ll receive a 50€ discount on the purchase of a gold wedding band. We offer a wide selection of wedding bands to match your loved one’s ring.
Rita Ring
From: 4 480 $
Palmire Cushion Ring
From: 4 930 $
Flora oval ring
From: 4 620 $
Faustine double band ring
From: 5 320 $
Pear ring
Flora pear ring
From: 5 580 $
Thanks to unmatched expertise and experience in jewelry spanning two generations, Valérie Danenberg, jewelry designer and expert gemologist, brings unique and extraordinary pieces to life by working with expert and passionate artisans in Paris, dedicated to your most beautiful stories.
Frequently asked questions
What is an engagement ring, and why choose one?
An engagement ring is a genuine engagement ring chosen to propose marriage without having to decide on the final piece of jewelry all by yourself. It allows you to keep the surprise intact while giving your future fiancée the freedom to keep the ring you gave her or choose another one after the proposal.
This solution is particularly well-suited when you’re unsure about the shape of the stone, the metal, or the style she’ll prefer to wear every day. The final choice can thus become a shared experience for the couple.
How does Valérie Danenberg's engagement ring work?
The idea is to choose an actual ring from among the designs available at Maison Valérie Danenberg to propose marriage. After the engagement, the couple can return to confirm their initial choice or select another ring together.
The first appointment allows you to compare different designs without spoiling the surprise. After the proposal, the future fiancée can try on the designs and choose the one that truly matches her preferences.
How to choose an engagement ring without knowing her exact tastes?
To choose an engagement ring, the jewelry already worn by your partner is the best guide: the color of the metal, style, importance given to stones, and generally appreciated lines.
Yellow gold has a warm tone, white gold has a brighter appearance, rose gold has a softer hue, and platinum has a naturally white color.
The shape of the stone also influences the ring’s appearance: round, oval, pear, marquise, or emerald cuts can convey very different styles. The goal is to choose a design that suits your taste, without having to guess every detail.
Can an engagement ring be personalized or custom-made?
No, the engagement ring must be chosen from the brand's available designs and cannot be personalized or custom-made prior to the engagement.
This absence of modification helps preserve the possibility of a potential exchange. It is therefore preferable to select a ring whose metal, stone, and overall look match the assumed tastes of the future fiancée. After the proposal, the choice of the definitive piece of jewelry can be revisited with her in order to find the creation that fully suits her.
Can you exchange engagement rings, and what precautions should you take?
An engagement ring can be exchanged after the engagement so that the couple can choose the final ring together. If the future fiancée likes the first ring, she can, of course, decide to keep it.
Until this choice is confirmed, we recommend wearing the ring as little as possible and storing it carefully in its case. It should not be engraved, resized, or altered before a potential exchange, in order to preserve its original condition.
Where to choose an engagement ring in Paris?
Maison Valérie Danenberg guides individuals in Paris who wish to choose a genuine engagement ring for their proposal. An appointment allows them to discover the available creations and compare different stones, metal colors, and silhouettes based on the future fiancée's presumed tastes.
You don’t need to arrive with a specific design in mind. A few details about her usual jewelry, her style, or some inspirational photos are enough to guide the selection process and prepare the proposal while keeping the surprise intact.