2006-12-10 07:31:29 · 36 answers · asked by Cute as button72886 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
twice his monthly take home pay
2006-12-10 07:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no set amount...the guideline you've heard about 2 or 3 months salary was made by the wedding industry to get more money out of you.
I'd say that anywhere from $500 up is a decent amount if you're looking at diamonds. If you'd like a big stone, get something other than a diamond: a sapphire for instance or your birth stone. You don't have to go by tradition.
What matters is that you love each other and that you want to spend the rest of your life together. Not whats on your finger. I've read of people forgoing the ring altogether and putting a down payment on a house instead or buying a car.
Do whatever makes sense in your life and financial situation. Just have some consideration for his budget and don't expect fairy tales. Not everyone can afford an expensive ring. Remember: you don't have to be rich to be in love. So, it follows that you don't need an expensive ring to make your marriage work.
2006-12-10 09:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by Galoshes 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whatever the price tag says on the ring that he sees that he knows you will love. My fiance had my ring made for me. He paid much less than what it was appraised for- now that is many years of training paid off!! No really. He did not spend the "three months salary" or I would have not been too happy. We have a house to build, wedding to plan, children to have and raise, and I don't want me finger getting more attention then these other important things in my life. He loves me, he got me a ring, and that is all that matters! Be reasonable-you will know. Good Luck!
2006-12-10 08:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by psyjessica 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is generally accepted that an engagement ring should be equal to about three months pay of the man. Having said that, you can get really terrific looking rings made from moissonite, which is a fake diamond that looks real. That way you could put more toward the wedding or honeymoon or even a house down payment.
2006-12-10 07:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by maggiepirsq 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
anywheres from nothing to 10 billion dollars. My point is that if people love each other, really love each other, they wont worry about how much the ring costs, people think that cost = how much he loves you. This is not true in many cases, in fact he may find a ring that he thinks is beautiful, and not expensive, or he may not be able to afford an expensive one. Anyway, look forward to your life after marriage, not at the bill of the ring.
2006-12-10 07:34:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"They" say 2 months salary, but it all depends on what's important to you (as in the both of you)...I was pregnant when we got married. We were not about to spend 2 months pay on a ring. We got a $2k ring for free! Gotta love friends...
2006-12-10 07:34:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
as much as he can comfortably afford without bankrupting himself. Traditionally it is supposed to be a months salary, but I think that's a bit much to ask of most guys, unless they are super-rich. I don't think you should expect anything at all really, as the ring is just an outward symbol of your engagement, and girls these days are far too concerned about the cost of the ring, stop being gold diggers girls!
2006-12-10 23:19:46 · answer #7 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They SAY 3 months salary. I think that is crap. I didn't want my husband spending that much of our possible new home down payment on a ring.
My ring is small- but elegant.
2006-12-10 07:34:45 · answer #8 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it depends on your personal preferences and your income. i told my husband that any ring would do, it didn't have to be a diamond, but, that's me...i don't mind. if he would like you to be involved in the decision (meaning the engagement is not a surprise) you should discuss your options with him and wear a ring that is your taste and style. for example, you may prefer a cluster of small diamonds to one large diamond or maybe you like a particular gemstone such as a sapphire, ruby or tanzanite instead of a diamond.
here's some gemstone rings:
http://gilletts.com.au/index.php?cPath=2_81
if you want the big sparkler, be prepared to pay a large sum of money. here's a great website i found that you may want to try some options:
http://www.buildyourengagementring.com/
this money could be used for other things such as downpayment on a home or a car. you may even consider a man-made diamond. they are real diamonds and if you feel bad about all of the death and destruction that diamonds cause you may want to consider a lab-created diamond. here's a website i found on lab-created diamonds:
http://www.russianlabdiamond.com/catalog/body_index.html
good luck and i hope you find something that suits you and your salary!
2006-12-10 07:46:35 · answer #9 · answered by WxEtte 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Id say about $150. He should look for a used ring if he really wants to get you something nice.
Guys should try to spend as little as possible before the wedding, since after the wedding shes gonna take 50% of everything you own anyway.
2006-12-10 07:35:10 · answer #10 · answered by iturnrocks 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Regardless of what various "guidelines" say, your wedding ring can cost $1,000 or $100,000 but it is just plain silly to go into debt to pay for it. Let that be his guideline. And think ahead to the marriage instead of focusing on this expensive token.
2006-12-10 07:44:12 · answer #11 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋