The engagement ring is 1/3 karat white gold. its about $1,000 and the wedding band is $1,000 and that includes sodering them together, cleaning for a lifetime and if the diamond gets chipped or anything they will fix it all for free. but everyone keeps telling me that its to much but my thing is I have to wear it for the rest of my life....and he is buying it so I don't really have a choice if he gets it then I'll wear it. Please tell me that I'm right....and what ur opinion is, but please keep it clean...
2007-09-24 17:57:38 · 21 answers · asked by THE 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
By todays standards 1/3 carat and $2,000 is pretty cheap. Don't listen to those people. You will be wearing it forever and it should be something that will last.
2007-09-25 01:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, a guy is supposed to spend one months wages on an engagement ring - just the engagement ring, not including the wedding band.
An engagement ring and wedding band represent the vow and promise that a couple make to each other, it is a very personal choice, one that should be made and compromised out by the couple, and only the couple. If he wants to spend a lot, fine. Just don't take advantage, get the ring you like, not the ring that spends the whole amount of the money he's willing to spend.
My engagement ring was $125 Australian dollars. My wedding band was $375 Australian dollars. I love my engagement ring, it suits me well. Sometimes I wish I'd gone for a diamond, but all my jewellery has garnets in it now, i got the whole matching set to go with my ring, so he ended up spending about $1000 in total (bracelets, rings necklace, earrings)
2007-09-24 18:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by A derka der 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea I say if you really like it then be proud to wear it regardless of what others tell you. But if you are going to let your fiance spend all that money on you without even looking at the ring and knowing for yourself if you like it or not, then I say that is a bit crazy. Because I think if you don't like the rock on your finger no matter how pretty it is. You won't be all that proud of showing others. So there in people will go from saying that its too much money he spent to the fact that you aren't proud to be Mrs. So and so. So best advice look the ring over together before having your new hubby make all the decisions for you. And speak up, after all you have to wear the ring for a long time. Be proud to show it off and be proud of the man you are married to.
2007-09-24 18:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by Cursed_Romantic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you know you and your fiance can afford it, then by all means do it. All these people that are saying it is to much, as yourself this "are they the ones paying for it? do they have to wear it?" im betting your answer will be a big NO! So dont worry about everyone elses opinion and go with your gut feeling.
You love it?
Can you afford it?
If the answer is yes then i say go for it!!
From what i have noticed so far, and i have been engaged for a little over a year now and we are getting married next year, is that you are going to get alot of opinions about everything, but when its all said and done, its you and your fiances day, no one elses, so all the choices should ultimately be yours.
Congradulations and i wish you the best of luck!!
2007-09-25 02:38:20 · answer #4 · answered by Gotta luv it! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's nicest to go with what he chooses for you.
However, it's a bit pricey for 1/3 carat - probably should be in the 400 range for that. And unless the wedding band has as many diamonds as the engagement ring, it shouldn't cost that much - the wedding ring usually costs less.
Think he needs to do some more shopping...
2007-09-25 01:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cost of the ring should be known only by the fiance. He shouldnt tell you and if you do know you shouldnt be sharing it with other people. It is nobodys business, and if they ask they are rude.
$1000 is really not that expensive for an engagement ring. And with the lifetime warranty, great.
Just keep out of it, accept the ring he gives you graciously, and love it.
2007-09-25 11:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would consider getting a different stone, one that is more durable and will last longer. This will be less of a hassle in the long run. Zircon, Alexandrite, Garnet, and Tourmaline are all either green or come in green. Also consider other pretty gem stones like Sapphires or Amethyst, both in the 'cool color' family.
2016-05-17 23:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on the color and clarity of the diamond, but I have never seen a third of a karat white gold ring cost that much!
2007-09-25 00:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's actually a very modest price for the rings and the services when you stop to think that you will be wearing it for the rest of your life. It shouldn't be too much of a hardship to pay for it before the wedding either.
2007-09-24 18:48:00 · answer #9 · answered by gma 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford it, meaning pay for it in cash, or pay it off in under 6 months, the by all means get what you want.
But if buying it means you are paying the minimums on your Zales account for 3 years. Get something simpler now and add an elaborate anniversary band at a later date.
2007-09-24 18:21:10 · answer #10 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋