Is that really how you demonstrate love in modern society? Wouldn't it be better to buy something reasonable and save money for more important things.
2006-06-30 10:29:09 · 12 answers · asked by hagar 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It's all pretty relative to what you are able to afford and what you want to see on your fiancee's finger and what she would like. I think it's simply a matter of preference and where you are at in your life. My fiance is in the jewelry business, so of course, I got a great diamond when we got engaged. I love it. It doesn't mean that he loves me more or less than if he were to get me a small diamond. He just knew what I would like and wanted to get it for me. Who wouldn't want a big diamond? Then again, maybe there are some that truly wouldn't. To each their own. We both enjoy jewelry and travelling and those are the treasures in which we choose to spend our hard-earned money. Other people spend lots of money on cars, expensive furniture, clothing, kids, houses, drugs, etc. And that's what's important to them.
2006-06-30 12:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by hypwoman 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Some people believe that the engagement ring should be the equivalent of at least 3 paychecks. One of the weddings I helped organize a couple of years ago had the groom believing that but the bride repeatedly told him while they were dating that a large expensive ring wasn't necessary. If you're the groom than buy something that you're comfortable with. If you're the bride, make it clear to your boyfriend that a big expensive ring isn't a priority for you.
2006-06-30 18:01:50 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some women a big 10 carat ring is necessary. To them, shiny objects in gold or platinum show how much you love your lady. A 4 carat ring around here will run you between $250 and $800. I personally believe a ring should be between 4 to 9 carats. Of course if I loved a man, he could make me a ring out of bubble gum tin foil and I would treasure it like it was the hope diamond. Good luck in your future with your lovely lady!!! God bless!!!
2006-06-30 21:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anita S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just marketing and hell yes they make some of us really believe in it, but i agree with you wedding ring is only a ring, most important is how you two feel about each other and plan the future wisely. My wedding ring is only a simple gold band and we save our money to put on house down payment cos every penny count. Good luck.
2006-06-30 19:51:28 · answer #4 · answered by BelleVie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition states the engagement ring cost two months of the man's salary. Some people spend more, some less. It all depends on where you are in life. I have heard many women say they would turn down a man who asked with less that one carat. I'm not sure men would be happy with those women anyway, but who am I to judge. You can always upgrade the ring later in life.
2006-06-30 18:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by danac210 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats the deal with people having an expensive wedding and skimping out on wedding rings? The wedding ring is the only thing you keep and see on your finger forever.
Spend what you can afford without busting the bank, but don't skimp on the ring while breaking the bank on the wedding.
2006-06-30 17:37:42 · answer #6 · answered by bluechick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jealous much? What's it matter to someone else what a couple spends on a wedding ring? How do you know they can't afford it? Better to not be so judgemental of things that you don't have than to waste your time gettnig upset and angry about it. . .
If you can't afford a big ring, then don't get one. It's that easy. But don't condemn people who can.
2006-06-30 20:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i am assuming your are the husband to be, so i would say to tell her that you realy do love her but that the budget does not allow you to spend that kind of money, just tell her the limit on what you can spend on her ring. but if you can afford what she wants and it is not going to set you back then you need to just by it for her , i mean she has to wear the ring for the rest of her life so she needs to like what she is wearing. my husband and i were on a 600 dollar budjet for both rings so we had to buy two rings that did not total 600 dollars. so his ring happens to be real nice but i settled for less cause there was nothing i realy liked at all but i had to choose something so we could get married. now i like my ring its not all that bad but i still would like to get another one.
2006-06-30 18:48:02 · answer #8 · answered by Blonds Rock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Couldn't agree with you more! I would much rather have the beautiful, simple ring I have on my finger, knowing we have money in the bank to do other things, than to have a rock!
2006-06-30 17:37:42 · answer #9 · answered by thersa33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I only paid $250 for my Titanium and platinum ring
2006-06-30 17:51:04 · answer #10 · answered by cisco_cantu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋