Aside from knowing a few basic facts about rings, most men are completely clueless about rings. About all they do know is that they are made of gold and that wedding and engagement rings often have diamonds attached to them. Other that that, though, men are pretty hopeless.

Fortunately, many couples opt to choose their rings together these days, so men are left off the hook. Nevertheless, your partner will appreciate it if you show as much interest and enthusiasm in the selection of rings as she does. You can really impress her if you know a few of the wedding ring buzzwords.

When you go into the jewelry store, you will see some rings that have just one large stone that stands out proud from the band. These are called solitaire engagement rings or wedding rings. Just think of the game of solitaire and the name will stick in your head. When you’re in the store, you can impress her if you know the terminology.

Another one that’s pretty easy to remember is the eternity ring. These rings are completely surrounded by a string of diamonds. Because the circle is complete, they symbolize eternity.

Because these rings have so many diamonds, they can also represent eternal debt, so you might want to divert her attention to another one called a trilogy ring. These rings have three diamonds in a row, representing the past, the present and the future.

All women want to feel like princesses, so if you’re out shopping on your own and want to be sure she’ll love your choice of ring, take a look at some princess cut engagement rings. They’re easy to spot. They are cut square. These rings are very elegant looking and it’s almost a sure thing that if you buy her one, she will love it forever and by extension, you. If you’re looking for a ‘yes’ answer, get her one of these.

There are some other things you should know, too, if you want to dazzle her with your expert knowledge. All you really need is the terminology and then the salesperson can fill in the details while giving you the credit. Memorize these four words: cut, clarity, color and depth. Toss them out during the discussion and you’ll sound like a pro.

That’s about all you need to know, really. You aren’t expected to be an expert and your girlfriend or fiance will be deeply impressed even with this little bit of knowledge. As a matter of fact, if you blow it, it won’t matter. She’ll love you for trying, because it shows you care.