I want her hand in marriage. What are some tips for buying an engagement ring?

Answer 1

congrats!

take notice at the kind of jewelry she wears. does she prefer yellow or white gold? is she modern or traditional? her close friends probably know what kind of ring she wants. personally, i went with my fiancee to pick my ring out together.

Answer 2

I think the average person really does spend 2 months salary. I mean it clearly depends on the person. Some women don't want a ring and instead would much rather save the money for a house. I understand this as well--but I still think you should make a significant financial investment in this ring. I've seen many people on here say they only spend $1,000 which is great if she really likes that ring for only 1,000. But personally I'd hate to invest money on a ring she hates. My good friend married an engineer who makes a lot of money. She was rather shocked at her engagement ring. It doesn't suit her, it's horribly yellow, and nothing she likes at all. Well if he would have been willing to invest more--she'd wear that ring daily. As is, it was a total waste cause its just a paper weight. I know my husband makes a decent living and really wanted a ring that people wouldn't have to fake it with. "Oh how pretty" when they are really thinking "wow thats it." SO yeah I'd say most guys probably spend around 2-3 months salary on it. I'd say the average wedding band is around $200 each. You can probably find cheaper guys rings online or in a pawn shop, but on average thats probably close to accurate. Edit** Most women end up wishing after a few years they'd gotten a bigger stone and within 5-10 years, trade up for a bigger one anyway. So I guess it all depends on if you want to spend the money now or later.

Answer 3

Ok tips for buying an engagement ring are, have a good friend of you girlfriend come with to pick it out and make sure that you put her birthstone i the ring

Answer 4

Its usually done with the 2 of you looking at rings together, and seeing what looks good on her hand as per her taste. Then once you look at them together, then you go by yourself to get the ring. They say that the ring is supposed to be equal to 3 months salary, well let me be the woman to tell you, how big the ring is and the cost doesnt matter to the women cause all engagement rings are beautiful when we are in love... My fella bought me a ring that was 400.00 (the engagement ring and the band) and let me tell you love can really make a diamond shine....... Good luck

Answer 5

Talk with her and get an idea of the design she wants within the price range you can afford. Speak with several reputable jewelers and shop around. There are many sources for terrific engagement rings! Mine came from gemstoneking on ebay and I am thrilled with it.

Answer 6

tip one-check out her other jewellery, and get her something similar to her style.
tip two-if you really can't decide, get her a candy ring, and once the question is popped, go shopping together for the one her heart truly desires.
tip three-don't worry about the ring, worry about the thought, the sentiment, and the answer. if she loves you, she won't care what the ring is, as long as it's from you.

Answer 7

Talk with her to make sure that you two are on the same page. In other words, make sure she would agree to be engaged.

Pick out the ring together.

Answer 8

Make sure it's one YOU can afford. Keep her interests in mind when picking out the ring (her favorite cut of stone, her favorite metal - gold, silver, platinum)

Answer 9

Know the size of her ring finger, what kind of stones she likes and how much can you afford?

Answer 10

take her best friend. only a true best friend knows what kind of ring a girl is. plus, chances are if your girlfriend is expecting she has told her best friend what kind of ring she wants

and congratulations!