Dear Dáithí: My girlfriend thinks I’m planning to propose...but, I'm not

My girlfriend walked in when I was measuring one of her rings. I explained I had planned on surprising her with a ring for her birthday and she seemed delighted. A mutual friend has since told me that my girlfriend believes I'm planning on proposing.

'Do I just go ahead and buy the set I planned on getting her and be very clear that it's NOT an engagement ring?'

Dear Dáithí,

I’ve found myself in a very awkward situation. My girlfriend’s birthday is coming up, and I thought I’d get her some jewellery.