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Post by johnboy14 on May 13, 2013 12:24:21 GMT
does an engagement ring cost  , seriously im not gonna buy one but im wondering just how much I would need on average. |
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Post by RedDevil'sAdvocate on May 13, 2013 12:48:58 GMT
I think I've heard you "have" to spend 3 month's salary? Probably way off mark here  |
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Post by traffordbrown on May 13, 2013 12:52:57 GMT
There isn't really a straightforward, clear-cut answer to this.
I'd always say spend only what you can afford. That's what I did. Luckily, she loved it. (She also knows exactly how much it cost and doesn't give a shit. 'Cause if she likes it, the price is irrelevant)
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 13:01:11 GMT
I think I've heard you "have" to spend 3 month's salary? Probably way off mark here I'm sure thats the un-written rule but if you earn a wedge, your missus will expect you to spend one |
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Post by Bestie on May 13, 2013 13:56:11 GMT
Forget about price. Get the Clarity and Size of diamond fixed in your mind, then work out price. If it helps, perfect clarity should be preferable to huge.
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Post by Rorschach on May 13, 2013 15:56:34 GMT
Packet of Haribo will do the job. Tasty and easily replaceable when lost.
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Post by johnboy14 on May 13, 2013 17:33:40 GMT
Im not that worried because ill let her choose it but I just want to make sure I have enough cash to ease the pain. I earn a decent salary but im no longer that wealthy and suck at saving these days.
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Post by jimbonda on May 13, 2013 19:06:46 GMT
gary proposed to dorothy with the ring from the base of a condom in men behaving badly. point this out to her and go budget
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2013 19:28:55 GMT
It costs however much the ring she wants is for sale for. No stupid rules about salary multiplication need apply.
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Post by Dan United on May 14, 2013 8:34:57 GMT
Red Devil's right. It is tradition to spend three month's salary on an engagement ring. Dunno where this came from - it was probably started by women.
But at the end of the day, it should only cost what you can afford. If she's the right woman for you she should know that it's not worth putting yourself in debt over, especially because you're planning a future together.
Though from the sounds of it, you're not getting engaged? AM I reading that right - that you're not planning to buy one.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2013 8:57:47 GMT
does an engagement ring cost , seriously im not gonna buy one but im wondering just how much I would need on average. Don't do it. Spend it on something worth the headache afterwards, like a season ticket  |
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Post by johnboy14 on May 15, 2013 12:26:31 GMT
Red Devil's right. It is tradition to spend three month's salary on an engagement ring. Dunno where this came from - it was probably started by women. But at the end of the day, it should only cost what you can afford. If she's the right woman for you she should know that it's not worth putting yourself in debt over, especially because you're planning a future together. Though from the sounds of it, you're not getting engaged? AM I reading that right - that you're not planning to buy one. I am planning it, just curious about ring prices. I've been told never to buy her jewellery mainly because she worked in a jewellers for 10 years and most likely she'd be dissappointed in what i buy The plan is to have enough money, propose with a packet of haribos and got get the real thing. |
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Post by Ole's Red Whiteknight03 Army on May 15, 2013 13:58:41 GMT
But at the end of the day, it should only cost what you can afford. If she's the right woman for you she should know that it's not worth putting yourself in debt over, especially because you're planning a future together. Exactly this. Ditto the wedding rings. Buy what you can honestly afford. Don't go cheap because the "show off factor" is important to her, but your ability to plan a successful and fulfilling life together is too, and financial management is a large part of that. Your relationship is supposed to be forever, not the rings. When you're in a better place financially, get nicer rings if you want. The cheaper engagement ring will be a symbol of where you were and a reminder of how far you've come together. |
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Post by traffordbrown on May 15, 2013 14:06:19 GMT
If you really want to impress her, the ring should at least be a couple of carats....  |
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Post by Dan United on May 17, 2013 7:36:00 GMT
Red Devil's right. It is tradition to spend three month's salary on an engagement ring. Dunno where this came from - it was probably started by women. But at the end of the day, it should only cost what you can afford. If she's the right woman for you she should know that it's not worth putting yourself in debt over, especially because you're planning a future together. Though from the sounds of it, you're not getting engaged? AM I reading that right - that you're not planning to buy one. I am planning it, just curious about ring prices. I've been told never to buy her jewellery mainly because she worked in a jewellers for 10 years and most likely she'd be dissappointed in what i buy Don't worry, it won't be the jewellery that disappoints her |
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