I've heard the maxim "two months salary" that people use as a guideline for buying engagement rings. Is this two months of your pre-tax salary or two months of take home after tax?
2007-03-25 10:33:05 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
pre. but don't brag
2007-03-25 10:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The two months' salary is just a guideline, it's not written in stone. You can spend more, or you can spend less. It's more important to buy her something that she'll LOVE; after all, she'll be wearing it the rest of her life. For instance, find out what type of metal she likes, the shape of the stone, the carat, etc. Jewelry stores also have a layaway plan so you can pay for it over time. Do alot fo research, ask plenty of questions. By the way, the jewelry stores also have a clearance section, where you can buy a very nice diamond ring at a good discount. Just as important as the ring itself, is your proposal. Make it as special and as memorable as you can.
2007-03-31 14:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by Tweety 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An engagement ring should cost only as much as you can afford. Forget that 2 months' salary stuff. An engagement is about the love you have for eachother, not about how much the ring costs. Good luck and congrats!
2016-03-29 04:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ago Salary Guidelines
2016-11-14 06:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's total bunk - it's just a marketing ploy by the jewellers and diamond sellers. Only buy what you can comfortably afford; don't go into debt over a ring. The average cost of an engagement ring is around $800. However, you can get a nice gold ring with a diamond for $100 and up.
2007-03-25 13:21:39 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The ONLY thing that is Important here is that you both Love each other enough to accept the responsibility to be patient and Loving with each other. And this will pass on to the children. My wife's ring was bought in 1959 at the prime cost of $ 125.00. She will shoot you dead-on, if you try and take it from her !!!! Good Luck and God Bless !!
2007-03-31 14:27:08 · answer #6 · answered by fuzzypetshop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason for the guideline by the diamond industry is to promote spending in the name of profitability. If I owned a diamond mine, I would be spending tons of advertising to manipulate people like you to spend your hard earned money on a rock that really signifies nothing. Save your money for a house and buy her the bling bling later.
2007-04-01 00:12:24 · answer #7 · answered by YamR6 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i heard it was the first month pay with out tax deducted but then again in this day an age so many guys are getting engaged every other week that what is the point in that ud be cheaper going argos lol
2007-03-25 10:37:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the ring you can afford. As the years go by then go and get the ring you both dreamt of. Go through the romantic bit again and re-live the moment.
2007-04-02 06:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jon D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get her a nice CZ, use the money you save and take her shopping...I would rather have clothes, shoes, and purses, for what most nice engagement rings cost... Who is going to know..... I am just telling the truth....
2007-04-02 09:46:47 · answer #10 · answered by HappyGoLucky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have recently got engaged, he wanted to buy a ring that was much larger than I wanted because he wanted me to have an expensive ring. I showed him what I liked & he showed me what he was thinking about - much to his shock the one I wanted was much smaller & had different details. he got the one I loved from the begining & i can't imagine any other ring making me happy. Let her pick what she likes - listen to her reasons for liking it. It will mean more to her to know you listened.
2007-03-25 10:51:38 · answer #11 · answered by ms_debbieg 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋