Where to Hide an Engagement Ring

If your girlfriend suspects that you are planning to propose to her in the near future, there is a good chance that she may already be on the hunt for the engagement ring. Jessica Simpson's new fiancé Eric Johnson hid her ring in his shoe at her house, according to People.com. If you're looking for a place (and preferably a less stinky one) to hide an engagement ring so that your girlfriend won't find it before you propose, consider these ideas.

Hide an Engagement Ring in Unusual Places

Consider places where your girlfriend never looks. If you don't yet live together, it is ideal to spend more time with her at her place so that the engagement ring can remain hidden. Even if you do live together, consider places where she would probably never think to look. Here are some ideas.

1. Luggage. Unless you're planning to go on a trip in the near future, your girlfriend will never think to look through either of your suitcases for her engagement ring.

2. Decorative flower vases. If you have any flower vases which hold fake flowers and marbles or stones on the bottom, this can be the perfect hiding spot. Fake flower baskets can also work.

3. Untouched boxes. Do you have a George Foreman grill that's still in the box and never gets used? What about the box for your Christmas tree and ornaments? Boxes she would never think to look in can make great engagement ring hiding places.

4. Somewhere related to one of your "man hobbies." Golf bags, tool boxes, or even in your trunk under the spare tire can all be places where your girlfriend might not think to check for the ring.

Be aware of some of the places where she will be more likely to check. Underwear drawers and nightstands are where most women think to check. While we hope that you're not dumb enough to put the engagement ring in your glove compartment (what happens if your car gets robbed?), it is likely that she will check there too.

Hide an Engagement Ring in High Places

If your girlfriend is on the shorter side, it's ideal to consider hiding the ring in places where she is unable to reach. Hiding the ring on top of the refrigerator, for example, can be an ideal option if you are looking for a spot that she would never think to look and is also not able to reach. In the attic and on top of curio cabinets are both ideal options. While most women will look through your clothing closet for the engagement ring, one exception would be if you can put it in a baseball cap on the top shelf.

If you're absolutely sure that your girlfriend will find the engagement ring if it is in your home, it is ideal to consider other alternatives. Consider asking a trustworthy friend or family member to keep the engagement ring until you are ready to propose.