A promise ring is a commitment ring without promising marriage. A diamond promise ring can sometimes be mistaken for an engagement ring. A promise ring can be distinguished by the designs. It is best to get a design that does not resemble an engagement ring. Having the diamond in a heart shape with other gemstones such as a birth stone or another precious gem can declassify it from an engagement ring to a promise ring.

When you know you are not ready to be married, but want to make a commitment to a special someone a diamond promise ring can say just that. Making it clear to your significant other, that it is a promise ring when presenting it to them will give them a delightful surprise as well as show your commitment without actually a proposal of marriage; not clarifying that it is a promise ring might cause some hurt if it is assumed to be an engagement ring.

A promise ring also says I love you. It promises a future together, and a possible later engagement as well as marriage. It is a commitment to another person. Promise rings are often used for the younger generations; such as high school and college students, waiting to make a lifetime commitment of marriage until they are done with their schooling. Often people do not like to make marriage commitments when they are just starting their adult life, so they will make a promise ring type of commitment. These types of commitments can often turn into wonderful long term commitments later.