They say two months salary, is that gross or net salary?
2007-01-07 15:47:38 · 31 answers · asked by traderb550 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The national average is around 2,600 for an engagement ring. Some opt to buy something for a little less, say around 1,500 and others opt for something for something higher...sometimes as much as 10k!! Depends on your financial situation...
2007-01-08 04:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-27 03:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I think I heard one time along time ago in a time far far away it should be at least 10% of your monthly income over a one year period so in other word's 10% of your income over one year but that is no measure of love one has for another and a the band off a very good cigar is good also it's the feeling you have for you wife to be that should influance what you spend like my girl the money I make in a year would be the price I would pay for a ring but then she would need a truck to haul her hand around so I would just take her shoping in a sly sneaky way to see what she like's and then give her the suprize package in a very big rough cut wood box with a nice ribbon on it and let her open it with a crowbarand dig through the straw packing till she found the box with the real suprize in it and when you get that look with a smile ask her to marry you then she will as well as you how much hard work your willing to put into the whole forever till death do you part really mean's good luck
2007-01-07 16:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by Randall63 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There should be no set amount that a guy has to spend on a ring. Take your girlfriend looking to get an idea of what she likes. Realistically that 2 mo income thing is a load of crap. I love my ring that I just got and I saw his bank statement and he got it for much less then his income $1400. Besides it is what you can realistically afford, you don't want to start your relationship together in debt over a ring. Good Luck I'm sure she will love what ever you get her.
2007-01-07 16:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by Amy T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a few things to think about. You can buy a very inexpensive diamond and years later, say on your fifth or tenth anniversary, get her another, more expensive ring. Or you can sit down with her and discuss your after-marriage finances. If you're getting married you are facing some major financial decisions. You might discuss the cost of the ring with her. Inquire about her friends, what kind of rings they have and the cost. Also, remember, not everything lends itself to a cold, rational analysis. Some decisions are based on emotional responses...and it might be that for her, the engagement ring is one of those things. But I recommend talking about it.
2007-01-07 15:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by judgebill 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
- whatever he can comfortably afford -
DON'T believe the myth/hype about it being two months' salary; that is simply a marketing ploy by jewellers and diamond sellers!
Don't go into debt over a ring. Just choose something you think she might like, which is well within your budget. Remember, and hopefully she will be as mature as well to realize, that the ring is symbolic.
2007-01-07 20:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As little or as much as he can afford. My brother-in-law spent a total of $20, but that's because the rings had special significance to them. Someone I know spent as much as several thousand, but he can afford it, and his wife is . . . . accustomed to the finer things in life.
There really is no required or set price. Just find a ring that you know she'll like. If she loves you, she really won't care how much it cost.
Also, the people who say two months salary happen to be a jewelry company trying to make as much off of you as possible. Don't listen to them. :)
2007-01-07 15:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
However much you want to spend...that doesn't mean to cheap out and get her a cracker jack box ring. But also try to imagine the ring on her finger and what would suit her taste. Good luck and happy shopping
2007-01-08 05:30:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is 3 months's gross salary. This is basicallly a "rule" started by the diamond industry.
Take you girl to look at rings. If she is considerate, she will pick one that will be financially comfortable for you.
If she picks one that needs a second mortgage to finance, get another girl. :)
2007-01-07 15:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
As much as it costs to buy a ring she'll be proud to wear to show off and make her proud to be your girl :)
My fiancee's cost about $200 (I'm a full-time student with a part time job, I make about $300 a month total) -- 1-carat saphire on white gold with diamond accents. I just went with what suited her the most and discussed it with her to find what she liked the best.
The dollar value ain't important, just remember she's your girl who's special enough for you to ask her to be with you for the rest of your lives and wake up next to you every morning. Wheter it's $50 or $50000, give her something that fits her.
2007-01-07 16:05:22 · answer #10 · answered by samurai-wannabe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋