Would you care how much your future husband paid for your engagement ring?
2007-11-29 01:08:09 · 37 answers · asked by gs 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No, I don't believe the value of the ring determines the marriage. Too many people want that flashy wedding and big shiny rock and their marriage is in the garbage. We have $100 rings, went on a beach somewhere and got married for $2K and definately have a great marriage! We have friends who are in debt of $20K and haven't even paid off the wedding yet and are talking divorce.
2007-11-29 01:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by Yummy♥Mummy 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
NO not at all when i got engaged my boyfriend didn't have a job my ring is all real but not expensive now years later with a job and doing very well he bought me a new one when i put it on my right hand he said that's not where it goes put it on the other hand i said no i already have one there after much discussion we returned it and took a great vacation instead most of my friends have ring with large stones that sparkle around the whole room while mine is barely visible but who cares love is more important
2007-11-29 01:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by desperate for answers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no rules, the ones that people say are stupid in my opinion. Whatever the guy can afford without going into debt over is what I say. $1,500 for a ring? Thats over doing it in my opinion.... However, I told my fiance I didn't want anything over $200 and I don't like big flashy jewelery. We ended up picking out a $70 promise ring that I feel in love with... Its about the guy not the ring... BTW, I'm not meaning to offend anybody by saying $1500 for a ring is over doing it, thats' just want i think.
2016-05-26 21:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still have no earthly idea what my fiance paid for my ring & we've been engaged for 7 months. Nor do I care to know. All I know is that my ring is beautiful, perfect for me, fits my taste & style, and most importantly, was hand-picked by the love of my life. And that's all I need to know!
2007-11-29 09:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by sunflower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't care about the cost but would hope he'd buy something that was ethically mined. There's more and more stores around now that stock jewellery from countries where workers are paid a fair wage and the cost of the diamonds does not support conflict.
Searching for ethical & conflict free diamonds takes a bit longer but ensures that you're not supporting unethical mining operations.
2007-11-29 04:51:43 · answer #5 · answered by SnowBunny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would only care if it looked like a piece of crap.
Engagement rings are not only a token of commitment...but also financial responsibility, which is desirable in marriage.
My fiance was just a graduate student when he proposed, but my ring is beautiful. I only know how much it cost because I had to get it appraised for insurance purposes. It is a .5 carat diamond in white gold...I was very proud of him for saving up that money when he hardly makes anything at all!!!
2007-11-29 02:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I didn't and still don't. It is beautiful and just an object. What matters more to me is that he treats me with the same respect I show him. We picked out wedding bands together and I opted for the least expensive one whereas he picked his at 4 times the cost. It's all individual and sadly- more people care about the price tag or carat weight. A diamond may be forever but that doesn't mean the marriage will be- what's important is how people treat one another and whether or not they value their partner wholly.
2007-11-29 01:20:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did not even want to know what he spent on my ring. Nor did I care what it cost. I love it and the meaning behind it. However, a few days after he proposed, he looked at me and said "Baby, you would be proud, I got a really good deal on your ring" It was cute because he knows I love deals. But I did not care to know. It's not my business. It was his choice. But I do LOVE my ring!~
2007-11-29 03:42:37 · answer #8 · answered by : ) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No - I didn't. It was his grandmother's ring and it is lovely. I did attend a party once years ago, soon after our marriage, where the women were all comparing the size of their diamond rings and I did feel badly there, but that was the only time I minded :)
2007-11-29 02:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, as long as he doesn't obviously spend FAR less than you knew he could afford. Even if he gets something that's a little less than he could afford, it's not that big of a deal b/c it's the meaning of the ring that is important. As long as you are happy with the way it looks and comfortable wearing it for the rest of your life, the price doesn't matter.
2007-11-29 02:04:19 · answer #10 · answered by cygnet611 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋