I'm just curious! Thanks!
2007-04-20 11:48:38 · 15 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The average spent on engagement rings is about $4000. The myth that you should spend two months of your salary on it is just that... a myth. That myth was propagated by the diamond industry and is intended to get you to spend more than you intend.
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2007-04-20 12:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by Fin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what the average spends,or if there is an average. I 'm spending over five thousand for my women's. It's not about the money unless your a materialistic person. I always thought it was about the LOVE you have for each other. Some can afford more than others. I ask you do you think that you should go in debt to say i love you and want to be with you forever, or could you us that same money to make a better life for the two of you.
2016-05-19 23:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by karine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The three months salary thing sounds atrocious, and a man should never spend more than he can afford. That said, ask yourself how long it would take the man you have in mind to save 3 months salary. Say that equals $6000, its a modest income. It should take him some time to save that amount, depending on how good he is with keeping his finances straight and, more importantly, how committed he is to the cause. Say it takes a diligent, responsible, and 100% committed-to-you guy one year to save up (not pay down) $6000 (his three-months salary). Well, he kept your attention for that whole year, displayed his commitment to YOU by learning how to live without $500 a month for that whole time, and now that hes saved it up and bought a ring that he chose specially for you, chances are he's not gonna go and screw it up by losing interest in you- thereby throwing away all he sacrificed in time and money on YOU, on a whim of one sort or another. What does this tell you about the guy? Marketing schemes aside, a diamond ring is more than a symbol of love (the thought does count, but not the only thing that counts!). It is a tangible piece of evidence that your married life has a healthy chance of being secure, financially and emotionally. A 3-month salary ring sings more of a commitment than 1/4 months worth of salary, does it not?
If you are ok with less than that and you love your man and know he will always stand by you, the ring doesn't matter. I think of it less as a monetary price per se than the commitment to raise the money for the ultimate gift. Likewise, accepting such a gift should be taken very seriously as well. An involved answer to a seemingly simple question.
2007-04-23 10:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The diamond industry says 3 months salary (the grooms) Personally, you can get a beautiful, sparkling diamond solitaire for $1000 and up, depending on what you want. IF you are looking for exceptional cut in the engagement diamond, then the money definetly goes UP. The 4 "c's" are important, so you understand the stone you are buying, but do not get so caught up in it, that you overlook a good buy, that catches the light nicely, because it is not "perfect" Go to a good jeweler, who will explain all of this to you and your future husband in terms that make sense to you. depending on where you live, try Jared's, Lindermans, Bond, or Mayors. The people there are all DCA Diamond certified, and will be able to assist you well.
2007-04-23 16:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by Lynny K 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say whatever you can afford. One thing to keep in mind is not going into debt when you are starting a marriage. If you can only afford a small ring, then just get that. You can always move up later on for special anniversaries. When we married 17 years ago, mine was a 1/2 carat for 1000.00. I dont really know what they run now. If we went by the 2 month rule at the time, it would have been 6000.00 but that just seems extreme.
2007-04-20 12:00:43 · answer #5 · answered by texas_mom39 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The average price is between $600 and $800. It is NOT two or three months' salary, that's a fallacy, just marketing hype by the jewellers and diamond sellers.
Best rule of thumb is for the guy to spend what he can comfortably afford, no reason to go into debt over a ring. A mature woman will appreciate anything her guy chooses for her, and realizes the symbolism behind it.
2007-04-20 23:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They used to say it was four months pay of his salary. But that was De Beers talking. It's what you like and feel comfortable paying. Bear in mind that people don't need to stay ahead of the Jones' to be happy. It is not a contest to out do your girl friends for the biggest stone. It should be something between you and the man you love to decide what you want. And by the way it doesn't have to be a diamond to be beautiful.
2007-04-20 12:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anothername 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say a few grand ... I " think " mine is somewhere between $3500-$4000 ... way more than I ever expected .. I would be happy with just a band .. it feels weird to wear something that expensive ( but then again my granny just bought a purse from Coach for $1000 bucks .. lol .. so I guess it's not that crazy )
2007-04-20 12:38:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The average price is between 1,000 to 3,000. A way of saving money is to look in the clearance section at the jewelry store.
Please remember, this is something she will wear the rest of her life. Give her something she'll love and be proud to wear.
2007-04-23 04:45:54 · answer #9 · answered by Tweety 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not all about money, to me it is more the thought that you or he went out by themselves and picked it out, I could care less how much the price of it was.
2007-04-20 11:53:17 · answer #10 · answered by Mama Garrison 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋