i heard something about measuring the cost of the engagement ring with the mens monthly salary. how many months is it?
i live in san francisco, by the way
2006-11-20 08:08:47 · 33 answers · asked by bar22bie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Twice the man's monthly take home pay
2006-11-20 08:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is really no "should". There have been marketing campaigns by jewellers to say that it should be two months' salary, but that is a bunch of hooey! A mature woman does not care about the cost of a ring - what matters to her is the symbolism and the relationship. You can get really nice engagement rings for 100 and up.
2006-11-20 09:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cost of the engagement ring should not matter. If the woman is more concerened with how much it costs, then you have a gold digger on your hands. True love is not measure in dollars. It cannot be measured by any means. If you truly love her and she trully loves you, then the cost of a material thing is not relavent. It is what is your heart that matters. Many of you might say that I am either stingy with my money or I don't have any money. You are right on both counts. My ex-wife did matter what the ring cost, divorced me and took half of my money, which is how I became dirt poor.
2006-11-20 08:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by gleemonex69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard 3 months salary, but you know that it's just a fabulous marketing tool by over priced jewelers. Instead of looking at the cost (unless you work flipping burgers) why not find out what she likes. If she loves dolphins, add them to a basic ring, now you are someone special. By combining her favorite things with her ring you make it special to HER. And the cost of making rings to order may be cheaper than someones over priced chunk of gold and diamonds. Personally I would go with other precious jewels because the are far more rare! And less expensive! Be creative!
2006-11-20 08:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by delux_version 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really matter how much the engagement ring costs, it's what it means. If you find a beautiful ring that doesn't cost very much, it is ok. My husband and I bought our rings in a set. We got my engagement ring, and both of our wedding rings for $300 and I think they are the most beautiful rings. If you want to spend a lot on an engagement ring, go for it, but the cost doesn't really matter.
2006-11-20 08:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by Krisie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to that. That's hogwash put out there by the jewelry industry. Just go out and find the right ring at a price you can do. If your fiance cares about such things she's a gold-digger. Don't worry about measuring the cost. Just get her the best ring you possibly can.
2006-11-20 08:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They say, "2 months pay"....which is CRAP!!!! But it is a good guide if you're looking for an amount.
However, you should do what YOU want to do and what feels right. I searched and searched for the diamond I bought my gf and it was quite an education!
DON'T buy it from any mall store...you'll get taken and get a crap stone. Go to a wholesaler if you can and buy the diamond separate from the ring!!!! I bought my gf a diamond that is beautiful because I did my homework and went for quality over size!!! After I gave it to her, the sun was coming in the plane's window and hit the ring...the light that sparkled all over the plane was amazing!!!!
Buy what you can afford and go for quality of the stone over size.
2006-11-20 08:17:55 · answer #7 · answered by Lancer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it shouldn't matter what you make monthly and your girl shouldn't care what size her ring is if she really loves you. i wanted my now husband to ask me so badly that i didn't care if i had an engagement ring or not. i ended up with a costly one, but it was in a price range that he could afford without going into debt. it's about the thought and the love that goes into buying the ring not the size and amount spent.
2006-11-20 08:18:09 · answer #8 · answered by tnincy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That particular measuring stick is put forth by the diamond industry. Both times I was engaged, I went shopping, knowing her preferences, and bought rings that were within my budget. If she's worth marrying, she won't care how big the sparklie is, just that you asked her to spend the rest of her life with you.
2006-11-20 08:11:16 · answer #9 · answered by togashiyokuni2001 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally it should equate to one month's salary but that is a lot of money for a woman to be wearing on one hand. I think the answer should be: whatever he can afford and is comfortable with. If the woman is that grasping, maybe she would be best left where she is.
2006-11-20 08:32:05 · answer #10 · answered by Specsy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 months
2006-11-20 08:11:16 · answer #11 · answered by jenn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋