Unless he has really good taste or knows exactly what you like, you must be there to help make the decision. My husband supprised me with my ring, but I was not excited at all about the setting (the diamond was very nice, but the setting not so much). I didn't express my disappointment at the time, but after 10 years of marriage, I asked if he would mind if I got a new setting and he said yes. He wasnt hurt at all. But I spent 10 years of my 23 years of marriage (so far) being disappointed with my wedding ring. So get what you want and don't worry what anyone says.