I've heard answers that range from $2,000 to $15,000.
2006-11-27 05:10:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Don't go by anybody else's formula about how much you should spend--especially the jewelry industry and their bogus 2-month's-salary story. Decide how much you're comfortable spending, considering what else you could do with the money by saving it for your future together. Then find a ring that matches your budget. Don't let salesmen talk you into spending more; you're the one who knows your budget.
If you're worried that your fiancee won't be sufficiently impressed with the ring you choose, you could explain that you saved money on the ring by putting aside some money for a down payment on the house you'll buy together (or something else she feels is important).
Another cost saving strategy is to buy a ring with lots of small diamonds rather than one big one. Diamonds cost MUCH less that way, and it still looks nice because you have lots of sparkly diamonds!
2006-11-27 05:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by rainfingers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine cost $8,000. My now husband asked me to go ring shopping after 1 month of dating. He actually picked out my engagement ring, and we both loved it. But I've read on here some people getting rings for $400 so it's up to you and what you like. I'd say no less then $4,000 for a nice ring of good quality.
2006-11-27 05:43:28 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The standard engagement ring should cost the man 2 months salary (after taxes).
2006-11-27 05:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what you consider "good" In terms of expensive and quality- It'll cost a lot. But my engagement ring was bought from a pawn shop for less than $100. It's beautiful and what really matters is who bought it for me, not how much it was worth. No, he wasn't being cheap- He just didn't have a lot of money.
2006-11-27 05:14:03 · answer #4 · answered by love_n_hate84 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, do not believe that nonsense of it being two or three months' salary of the man. That is just advertising/marketing baloney.
It should be whatever the man is prepared to pay comfortably. You can get absolutely beautiful rings for $200 and up!
2006-11-27 08:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ring was given to my husband from his aunt. I really don't think the price should matter at all. It is the meaning and the love that comes with it. I would have been happy with one from a cracker jack box if thats all he could afford. Don't think price think of the meaning.
2006-11-27 05:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by bmwickline 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
cheaper at a pawn shop
many people don't like the idea of a used one
last time we got 5 rings for like $200
2006-11-27 05:12:50 · answer #7 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL I'VE BEEN TOLD THE ENGAGMENT RING SHOULD COST HALF OF WHAT YOU PLAN ON SPENDING FOR THE WEDDING RING. SO THINK ABOUT THAT.
2006-11-27 06:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by ARMY KID 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sydney says no less than $4,000. Let's see her spend that.
2006-11-27 07:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you buy diamonds your getting ripped off, they are not rare just whourded by a few companies.
2006-11-27 05:22:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋