I will be looking into buying an engagement ring within the next year, and was wondering what the average price is? My girlfriend is allergic to gold, so it has to be Platinum.
Also, im sort of confused as to how it works. I know I buy the engagement ring, but do I get the diamond on the engagement ring as well as the wedding ring? Do I buy both at the same time? Or do I have her pick out the wedding ring after we're engaged? So confused! thanks for the help!
2006-11-20 12:43:57 · 10 answers · asked by ivegotquestions 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Usually the engagement ring has a diamond, but the wedding band may or may not. You also don't have to buy the band when you buy the engagement ring. My suggestion would be to wait until she can pick a wedding band out with you.
the price of the rings depends on the quality of the diamond and other jem stones. Also, stay away from mall jewelry store, they are a rip off.
The most important thing to consider before you buy a wedding ring though, is to make sure that you will have enough money left over to pay for a good prenup. Trust me you have a fity percent chance of needing that some day.
2006-11-20 12:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by frenchie 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Average Cost Engagement Ring
2016-10-04 06:13:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just bought an engagement ring about three weeks ago. . .
Platinum is very expensive and tends to double the price (or triple in some cases) of a ring. Just a note to you here that you may want to look at other metals (white gold, silver, etc.)
As for pricing, engagement rings can be just about as expensive as you want them. The bulk of the price generally does not come from the ring itself, but from the stone (or stones) that you put on it. For 1/4 carat diamond solitaire (one stone) ring, it could cost you $800 to $1200 dollars depending on the dealer and the band type, especially with platinum as your metal of choice. When you start getting up to 1 carat's worth of diamond, the stone alone can cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Bands usually don't cost much more than $1,000 unless it's designer made or is very complex.
As for your other questions. . . Generally the engagement ring has a diamond, and the wedding band does not. There a lot of dealers that will sell an engagement ring and a wedding band as a set, and the wedding band will have smaller stones around it. The prominent diamond that sticks way out there and grabs attention usually only goes on the engagement ring. If you don't buy a set, like many people, there is nothing socially awkward about going to buy a wedding band later.
Just take it one step at a time. Shop around. . . get a good feel for what she wants. Good luck.
2006-11-20 12:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Divinitus 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh, my dear! You are definitely in the most confusing zone. You buy the ring with the stone.
Let me say this: I have very good jewelry. I get it through an independent jeweler. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT go to a chain store jeweler. You will pay so much more for so much less. Even if the deal sounds good, don't do it.
My son just became engaged. He bought a .71 carat diamond (not quite 3/4 carat) from one of the chain stores. He paid $5,000 (way too much). He went to my jeweler and bought a .84 round solitaire for $3,400. Luckily, he could return the first ring.
Ask around. I cannot urge you enough to stay away from chain store jewelers. So many stones are cut in India where the shank of the stone is longer in proportion than the top. This adds weight to the stone but you get less refraction (sparkle).
The diamond you buy doesn't have to be set in platinum. Your girlfriend just might be allergic to the elements that go into making yellow gold. White gold is made up of gold and nickle, which makes it white. Find out if she is allergic to white gold, too.
Just so you know, platinum is about 50 times stronger than gold. The higher the content of gold, let's say, 18 kt vs 14 kt, the softer the gold because gold is a soft material.
I would take the bride-to-be shopping for the wedding band. If she likes the companion ring to her solitaire, great. If not, she'll get to pick the ring she wants.
Whatever happens, I wish you the best!
2006-11-22 11:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by Juanitaville 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Basically the old rule is ... 2 months salary ... and you should buy the engagement ring for her, find out what she likes ... ask her mom, friends, sisters ... they will tell you ...
No you don't buy the wedding ring at the same time unless in comes in a set -- and those really are kinda tacky ...
I wouldn't have her pick the diamond out ... it may end up being more than you want to spend or she may not pick what she wants because she's afraid of the cost ... I would seriously stick w/ a good friend, mom or sister for help on this one!! Good Luck and Congrats!!!
2006-11-20 12:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by emnari 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally it is 15% of your YEARLY income! Alot of girls dont care about size-I hope-they r just more content knowing they r loved! The wedding band is either plain or has a few diamonds and the engagement ring they wear when u get engaged and at the wedding you give her the wedding band! U can buy them at the same time- alot of them come in sets- the engagement as well as wedding band. Give her the diamond before marriage and the band during the wedding ceremony! U can also get her a silver set! They r totally just as pretty!
2006-11-20 13:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your income and the bride to be's taste. There are a lot of options these days and buying online can often save you a lot of money. If you mean kays in the uk the catalogue I would return it asap. Catalogues in general mark up items like this. £1300 is a good amount to spend on a ring but it depends on what you are getting for your money eg size of the diamond, clarity etc. I got engaged on friday my ring cost £375 but is valued at £1000 it is 0.50 carrat white gold and would cost well over £1000 in high street jewelers and I love it even more because it was a bargin! shop around.
2016-03-29 03:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say the rule of thumb is 3 months of your take home wages.
It is getting so that people buy them together but I think it is nice for you to have the ring - something you pick
Shop together for the matching wedding bands closer to the wedding date
2006-11-20 12:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by IDP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Platinum is very expensive...but it also cannot be resized. If you and your fiance are planning on having children, you might want to consider silver since it can be resized easily.
Take a look at www.bluenile.com at their diamonds section. There are interactive sites for each of the four C's and it will show you the difference between the different cuts, clarities, colors, and carat weight...
2006-11-20 15:21:57 · answer #9 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Traditionally it is suppose to cost 4 mos. of salary.
2006-11-20 17:02:08 · answer #10 · answered by lovelife 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋