I have picked out an 18k,1/3ct diamond ring,I'm not a rich guy this ring costs 1,300.00.Is this enough?I intend to spend my life with this girl and I really want to get this right,please help!
2006-11-05 23:02:46 · 19 answers · asked by devorobin 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My boyfriend and I have been talking about getting married. We have went and looked at all kinds of rings. While looking at the rings we pay close attention to detail and pricing. I have picked out this gorgeous ring and it's $223.00. That's the engagement and wedding band. I know that he loves me and that I love him and that no amount of money could change that. It doesn't matter how much the ring is or how big it is. What matters is the love, respect, loyalty, and honesty behind the ring. Nothing could ever measure up to those things. Oh, and make sure the proposal is extra special. Get down on one knee, kiss her hand, then pop the big question. Hope this helps and good luck!!
2006-11-05 23:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Courtney♥ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't spend beyond your means please. Getting married means being responsible. I'd rather have a smaller ring and have my partner and I save more money for a nice down payment on a house. LOL!
They say 2 months salary is the general rule of thumb. Ask one of her friends to take a look at the ring and see what they think. I think it's more important that she like the style than the actual size.
All in all, it sounds pretty nice. Good going on the 18K..just make sure the gold isn't too soft. I had an 18K bangle that would scratch up like crazy.
2006-11-06 13:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by R! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you knew what carat of ring she wanted, why did you buy less of a ring? Naturally, she's going to be disappointed regardless of the situation as to why you had to buy a smaller carat ring. Why didn't you just wait and save up enough money to purchase a full carat ring? I don't blame her. The ring not only symbolizes the love you have for her but it is the one piece of jewelry she will wear for the rest of her life. The ring is seen by everyone she encounters. You seriously couldn't wait a short time more to upgrade her ring from a .75 carat to a full carat? When she dies, this ring will be on her finger when she's buried. I suggest you do the right thing and invest in a full carat.
2016-05-22 03:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, the size of the diamond won't matter. The fact is you love each other and the ring is just a mere token of your love. If you really want to know what your girl likes there are 2 options, either ask her friends and family what she has mentioned to them that she likes or take her out one day and just "happen" to end up in a jewelry store looking at rings. Congratulations and good luck
2006-11-05 23:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's not the size. Its the shape. Truly.
Do you know whether she likes plain rings? Hearts? Teardrop shapes? Or those ones with lots of little diamonds in a row?
Can you ask one of her friends? Or her mum?
Honestly, most girls would be thrilled to be being asked and not care about the size of the diamond.
Besides, you can always buy her a mega 'eternity ring' later when you guys are older and richer!
2006-11-05 23:06:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
:) my dear, my husband-to-be bought me a beautiful 3-stones engagement ring (1/2ct on each side and 2ct middle stone with all the C's in check.) The day he proposed and put that ring around my finger, it wasn't the ring that overwhelmed me, its him. The words he said, the look in his eyes and when he put that ring on my finger.. Geez, i can't describe all in words. Its magical, for me.
Few days later, i finally realise how beautiful the ring is. Too engulfed in the whole proposal process :) I hope she will be too. The ring is a symbol of what to come next but the thought that you're going to marry her should be the outmost importance.
I think what you're getting her is sizable and i trust it would beautiful. Shop around and make sure you look at the 4"C"s in a diamond (cut, color, carat, clarity). Get one that's certified.
Below are some links you might wanna checkout for ideas.
Congratulations! :)
2006-11-05 23:35:19 · answer #6 · answered by j 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she truly loves you, you wouldn't have to buy her a fancy ring, she'd take you the way you are. now THAT is true love. I never understood why women would want a huge diamond ring. If anything, it's just another something expensive to lose, or get stolen from you.
ANYWAY, the ring you described sounds wonderful and I am sure she would like it.
2006-11-05 23:06:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is soo sweet! it does not matter the size or how much it cost! or it shouldn't. Its the thought. And the thought that you want to marry her. but i work at a jewelry store and that is a little much for a 1/3 ct ring! maybe you should look around and price other stores! good luck and i hope every thing works out for the best!
2006-11-05 23:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by randaroo87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the best gifts that you could give her is to stay out of debt. Buy what you can pay for not what you can borrow for.
You should know that of the 50% of marriages that fail 80% of those failed because of financial matters. So out of 100 marriages 40 of them fail because of issues with finances.
I think that if you give her the ring and she complains that it is to small you MAY want to ask for it back. Trust your gut instinct. Remember that the wedding is for a day but the marriage is for a lifetime.
2006-11-05 23:16:23 · answer #9 · answered by Today is the Day 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should shop around to a couple places before you commit yourself to buying anything. that way you can find a better deal, better clarity, carat size, and be well-versed on engagement rings. i will tell you that a round cut shines better because of the cut. so that is why you see so many of those. they really are lovely. GOOD LUCK!! and make sure when you ask you get down on ONE knee :)
2006-11-05 23:22:13 · answer #10 · answered by Mimi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋