"I've been thinking lately. Er. About the future. And...I'm not really experienced with this kind of thing. So I needed you're perspective."

He took the stone out from his pocket. It was a considerable size, and gleamed in a bright, yet unnatural manner.

"You know me, I don't really like doing things the regular way. Would this make a good ring? I wanted to propose to Elena with this, but I'm not certain if I should go with this, or just a regular diamond ring."