Are you planning to pop the question? This is undoubtedly an exciting but nerve-wracking time. And one of the big tasks that anyone has right now is to choose the right engagement ring for their soon-to-be fiance.

If you're nervous about choosing the right ring, here are 5 people you can get help from.

1. Your Fiance. It is the tradition that the one popping the question does so with a surprise engagement ring, but this isn't actually mandatory. If you and your partner already know that you will be getting engaged, the whole thing may not be quite the surprise you think it is. Why not get engaged now and go engagement ring shopping together after you've asked? This might alleviate much of the stress. 

2. Your Partner's Family. If you're looking for someone who knows your partner well, consider taking along one of his or her family members when shopping. A mother, sister, cousin, or other close family member can often help identify the person's taste, color choices, and gem preferences.

3. Your Partner's Friends. Often, a person who suspects that their boyfriend or girlfriend is getting close to proposing has already confided in their friends. They may have discussed what they want in a ring. And if they haven't, you could enlist a close friend or two to be your 'partner in crime' and have them carefully find out the person's preferences.

4. The Jeweler. While the person who makes your engagement rings probably doesn't know your partner personally, they do have expertise in designing jewelry. Draw on that experience by letting them help you create or choose the right piece. In addition to knowing things like what gems and metals work well together and how skin tones react to colors, they also know what countless brides and grooms have already fallen in love with.

5. Yourself. Don't underestimate your own ability to make a beautiful choice. Listen to your heart when you are selecting different aspects or specific rings. If you love the ring, it will show — and your fiance is more likely to also love the ring. This is about your show of love to them, so let your personality and joy shine through in your ring choice.

Any one of these sources of assistance can help you pick out the perfect way to memorialize your big moment. And then you can get back to the serious business of starting your new life together.