Raven, Perhaps you could represent the ring in a different light. Traditionally a ring has been the gift from the man if it meant engagement and perhaps he is old fashioned enough to feel awkward about the tables being turned.
Therefore perhaps you could tell him that you simply wanted to give him the ring so he would have a token close to his heart of your love. Silver for purity of love. Round to symbolize eternal and never ending feelings of devotion. Ask him if he would consider wearing it as a necklace instead of on his hand. It can be worn under his shirt as a private statement to him of your love, next to his heart. You can buy what is called a ring swivel that clasps the ring and makes a neclace. If he doesn't want to do it at all I would ask him to explain his feelings. Perhaps there is something deeper that he has not spoken.
