but simply wondering. Some people (men and women) place a greater importance on money than others. With this in mind, what would the size of (and presumably, as a consequence, the price) of an engagement ring mean to you? Please, feel free to be as honest as you want to be. Is there anyone who still really believes it's the thought that counts? Are there degrees to this?
2007-04-11 10:42:45 · 20 answers · asked by randyken 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Instead of placing your thoughts on price, think of what is truly important to you both. What bonded you together? What are some of the significant things you both share? What is most important to you in life and what is most important to her? Use this information to pick out that perfect ring. Sentimental value is much higher than the value of the dollar.
2007-04-11 10:50:54 · answer #1 · answered by Sheba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An engagement ring is suppose to be worn the rest of your life so with that thought in mind wouldn't you want your intended to have the best since you also will have to look at it the rest of your life. so its not just a gift (and the thought should always count on any other gift) and other gifts can be put away when not needed but an engagement ring can't cause the giver will be angry it's not on the finger all the time
2007-04-11 10:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by zerlina208 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to think a mature way of deciding this answer would be what could YOU afford? I mean come on, beginning a marriage is hard enough as it is so why compound that major step in your life with adding another monthly payment on top of everything else? Be realistic and mature, that ring doesn't mean anything if you can't pay the rent or put groceries on the table. It's just a bit of bling for alot of girls anyway and I think I'd rather find a girl who doesn't put as much importance on size rather than thought and sincerity.
2007-04-11 10:50:48 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being engaged is a privilege. The size of the ring/diamond shouldn't matter. If its 3 carats doesn't mean he loves you more then someone with a 1/2 carat diamond. The guy should do the best he can with what hes got. What ever happened to passing rings down in the family?
2007-04-11 10:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i heard there is some rule/standard that it's like two months wages or something. For me size wouldn't be of much importance. I would completely understand a small ring if the guy didn't have much money. If he's loaded and i get a small ring then i may feel a bit under-appreciated. What would be most important to me is that he knew what i liked. Like asked my friends about the shape and style of ring i wanted or if he already knew that.
2007-04-11 10:48:58 · answer #5 · answered by katiebeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd rather have a modest ring (or none at all) and spend the $$ on something fun...having a large ring just indicates to me a desire to show off to others...but many others can't tell a real from a fake anyway so it's meaningless to them.
I've been married twice...both times the rings were small, and although purchased at jewelry stores, were fairly inexpensive (compared to what was available). We're talking a couple hundred dollars or so if I remember correctly...couldn't have been much more than that.
I don't need a gaudy ring to know/show he loves me...I wouldn't agree to marry someone without already trusting that in my heart.
2007-04-11 10:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamond engagement rings are a scam.
There are over priced because De Beers keeps the supply low to force prices high. Did you know that prior to WWII, it was unusual to get a diamond engagement ring, or that it isn't common outside of the USA to this day. De Beers diamond cartel put on a massive advertisement campaign after WWII and the American women being the sheep that they are swallowed it hook line and sinker (kind of ironic considering what doesn't happen after they get married).
Don't buy blood diamonds and they all are.
2007-04-11 10:50:50 · answer #7 · answered by Just a friend. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the guy doesn't spend a lot of money on the ring, and when I say a lot I mean $1000.00+ here, I don't care that much. It is the thought that counts and if it means that diamond isn't 2 karats so what? As long as his love is behind the proposal and he wants to spend the rest of his life with me, then that's good enough for me.
2007-04-11 10:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by Lillian M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 12:45:29 · answer #9 · answered by cregar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not a big diamond fan but a ring to symbolize you and her like say you met on saint patties day you could do a clover ring so something related my hubby got me a wrap around ring and had the diamonds on the side replace with my kids birth stones but it was a replacement ring cause my first set was stolen when i was having my daughter by c section .. but a ring that symbolizes the relationship is far great importance to me the karats or the in style of rings
2007-04-11 10:50:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋