Ladies What Is A Reasonable Price For A Wedding Ring???
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Just don't go broke over it...
If you want, in 10, 20 years, we can upgrade...
I don't want a guy to spend any money on something he doesn't feel comfortable spending...
However, are we talking wedding band vs. engagement ring? Supposedly, there are "rules" for that sort of thing...
If you want, in 10, 20 years, we can upgrade...
I don't want a guy to spend any money on something he doesn't feel comfortable spending...
However, are we talking wedding band vs. engagement ring? Supposedly, there are "rules" for that sort of thing...
Bruh, is it really worth it?
Think about it.
I'm not just talking about the ring either. Think about what you're sacrificing. Is what you're going to get, or even better, what you 'hope' to get out of that 'institution' even worth the risk?
Keep the cheddar in the fridge, if you take it out it gets moldy or eaten. Either way, it's better off left where it's at.
Invest in yourself/
not a bitch looking to have you define her wealth/
-dHUSLTA
Think about it.
I'm not just talking about the ring either. Think about what you're sacrificing. Is what you're going to get, or even better, what you 'hope' to get out of that 'institution' even worth the risk?
Keep the cheddar in the fridge, if you take it out it gets moldy or eaten. Either way, it's better off left where it's at.
Invest in yourself/
not a bitch looking to have you define her wealth/
-dHUSLTA
The rules regarding rings were created by jewelry sellers. That shit was all a part of a marketing program to sell diamonds.
Buy a ring. Any ring that you are cool with. Don't let somebody tell you what is cool and costly enough for your fiancee.
I do agree with the notion that anniversary rings should be the best time to upgrade.
Real marriage traditions state that 60 or more years married is the diamond jewelry anniversary.
Zales and the likes want you to buy her a diamond tennis bracelet for the 2nd date.
Set your priorities.
Buy a ring. Any ring that you are cool with. Don't let somebody tell you what is cool and costly enough for your fiancee.
I do agree with the notion that anniversary rings should be the best time to upgrade.
Real marriage traditions state that 60 or more years married is the diamond jewelry anniversary.
Zales and the likes want you to buy her a diamond tennis bracelet for the 2nd date.
Set your priorities.
I prefer to take her out shopping and let her choose. If it's out of your budget, just go half n half on it. She'll do it if she really wants it. If you feel that X dollars is a waste, just don't buy one....Just let it be known, once you buy a ring you've entered "the game" I work in a hotel so I encounter many fine rings, I couldn't let my Woman be outshined like that so I buy or upgrade her a jewlery each year. I also buy her cubic zirconia jewlery to mix with the real which she has absolutely no problem with.
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it depends on a few things..
what you can afford
what she puts more value on, you or the ring
but are you ready for this step? you consider it a waste... are you only doing it because you were told that is the next step?
i've been with my girl for 10 years, never bought a ring.. we discussed it but we never had that conversation again. i plan to soon because i want to and dont consider it a waste.
some will tell you a ring should equal to the amount of 3 months worth of your paycheck.. is that correct? 3 months or 3 paychecks?
what you can afford
what she puts more value on, you or the ring
but are you ready for this step? you consider it a waste... are you only doing it because you were told that is the next step?
i've been with my girl for 10 years, never bought a ring.. we discussed it but we never had that conversation again. i plan to soon because i want to and dont consider it a waste.
some will tell you a ring should equal to the amount of 3 months worth of your paycheck.. is that correct? 3 months or 3 paychecks?
http://www.groomgroove.com/the_engagement/two_months_salary_on_diamond_engagement_ring.php
What grooms are buying
At the outset, grooms should know that any indicators of how much an engagement ring should cost refer to the diamond and the setting (ie. the entire engagement ring) and not just the rock itself. That is at least some form of consolation.
Where did the two months of salary idea come from?
The origin of the two months' salary begins with DeBeers, the largest diamond producer and marketer in the world. In 1947, in an effort to increase diamond sales in the United States following a depressed wartime market, DeBeers launched a marketing campaign with a New York advertising firm. A copywriter penned the famous slogan "A diamond is forever". As far as advertising slogans go, it's pretty damn good. A diamond, like your marriage, is supposed to last forever. (ed. - We're thankful wedding preparation doesn't last nearly as long.)
From our research, GroomGroove.com understands that DeBeers wanted to bring diamonds to the masses, rather than have them be for a select few. Accordingly, the price of diamonds was set at approximately two months of salary, which is somewhat tied to inflation.
Diamonds, just like your marriage, are an investment, and have been an investment device for several thousand years. Hard, durable and used to mine for other minerals, diamonds are generally quite rare (although they are not the rarest of gemstones). This, coupled with cartelization by the producers and resellers, keeps diamond prices very high. As a result, it will cost a groom at least $1000 to purchase a diamond of decent cut, clarity, color and carat. Of course, a $1000 diamond engagement ring will likely be lacking in two or three of the four C's. Accordingly, a groom is likely to spend at least $2,500 on his bride's engagement ring.
(Speaking of which - if you want to learn how to make an awesome marriage proposal, we highly recommend our e-book on the subject...)
More for Grooms and the Best Man: Groom and Best Man Wedding Info
What grooms are buying
At the outset, grooms should know that any indicators of how much an engagement ring should cost refer to the diamond and the setting (ie. the entire engagement ring) and not just the rock itself. That is at least some form of consolation.
Where did the two months of salary idea come from?
The origin of the two months' salary begins with DeBeers, the largest diamond producer and marketer in the world. In 1947, in an effort to increase diamond sales in the United States following a depressed wartime market, DeBeers launched a marketing campaign with a New York advertising firm. A copywriter penned the famous slogan "A diamond is forever". As far as advertising slogans go, it's pretty damn good. A diamond, like your marriage, is supposed to last forever. (ed. - We're thankful wedding preparation doesn't last nearly as long.)
From our research, GroomGroove.com understands that DeBeers wanted to bring diamonds to the masses, rather than have them be for a select few. Accordingly, the price of diamonds was set at approximately two months of salary, which is somewhat tied to inflation.
Diamonds, just like your marriage, are an investment, and have been an investment device for several thousand years. Hard, durable and used to mine for other minerals, diamonds are generally quite rare (although they are not the rarest of gemstones). This, coupled with cartelization by the producers and resellers, keeps diamond prices very high. As a result, it will cost a groom at least $1000 to purchase a diamond of decent cut, clarity, color and carat. Of course, a $1000 diamond engagement ring will likely be lacking in two or three of the four C's. Accordingly, a groom is likely to spend at least $2,500 on his bride's engagement ring.
(Speaking of which - if you want to learn how to make an awesome marriage proposal, we highly recommend our e-book on the subject...)
More for Grooms and the Best Man: Groom and Best Man Wedding Info
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What is reasonable is what you can afford
If she is asking for anything over and above that then she is unreasonable and you should think twice about marrying her
If she is asking for anything over and above that then she is unreasonable and you should think twice about marrying her
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i think or thought 3 thousand dollars was alot of money to "waste" or should i say spend on a ring!!
although now i hear some prices that still have my face my like
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I think you may be asking the wrong people, hence so few responses. My philosophy on this, if you make in upwards of 90k or more a year you may want to spend as much as 10% of what you make. If you make less than that then a reasonable amount is 2k for a ring. If my answer was vague or you still need help deciding you can check out this link.
http://engagementrings.lovetoknow.com/wiki/How_Much_to_Spend_on_an_Engagement_Ring
Whatever you decide I wish you two the best of luck.
Don't think about your traditional diamonds, look at other stones. There was a thread that went maybe two pages on this over here a while back, maybe you could look it up. It's mostly the same people over here anyway.
Personally Amazon has some good sets and you can get free shipping. I'm going through this thing right now and I can tell you that helping someone plan their actual reception, (they did the wedding earlier), you will spend more money on that alone than on your ring. Looking at everything that is involved I'd tell you to make sure the ring does not exceed the price of the wedding itself.
In other words don't get so caught up in 1 carat diamonds and one grand is a good deal for that size rock. Get what you can afford and what may be significant for you and your woman. You have the rest of your life to set her up with jewelry, but if you are going to get married married with the bells and whistles make sure you can afford it first.
It's EXPENSIVE out there.
Personally Amazon has some good sets and you can get free shipping. I'm going through this thing right now and I can tell you that helping someone plan their actual reception, (they did the wedding earlier), you will spend more money on that alone than on your ring. Looking at everything that is involved I'd tell you to make sure the ring does not exceed the price of the wedding itself.
In other words don't get so caught up in 1 carat diamonds and one grand is a good deal for that size rock. Get what you can afford and what may be significant for you and your woman. You have the rest of your life to set her up with jewelry, but if you are going to get married married with the bells and whistles make sure you can afford it first.
It's EXPENSIVE out there.
Fam. I spent 1K on eBay for a 1 carat F grade diamond ring. White gold. Jewelry stores marke up their merchandise up to 5X!! Do your reasearch on colors,clarity,and grade. Then make sure you buy from someone with a return policy in case you arent feeling the ring 100%.
Stay away from retailers. They gonna rape you. My girl and I went to a non-retailer. She picked it out. I spent $1400. Definitely got more diamond for the money that I would've gotten at Jared, Zales, Kay, etc. To clarify, we went to a diamond wholesaler.
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Nothing More Needs to be said about how much to spend
The Ring and Marriage are suppose to be Forever.
You can buy a tiny chip of a stone today & 5 years from now hit the number and be crazy rich.
Most times She will NOT want to change rings. Also the ring that you get is kinda a reflection on You.
^^^I proposed with one of those...lol
A lot of good info in this thread. I just want to add, don't get caught up in a "traditional" engagement ring. It can be anything you want. The most important thing is that you can afford it. And your girl shouldn't be expecting a Bill Gates ring if you only make Wendy's type money. (Not saying you do, just emphasizing the example)
But you should definitely look at colours she likes and maybe getting a matching stone. It can be a lot less expensive, and it's more original than just the "regular" ring.
And as mentioned, don't shop retail, take her with you, and don't overextend yourself.
A lot of good info in this thread. I just want to add, don't get caught up in a "traditional" engagement ring. It can be anything you want. The most important thing is that you can afford it. And your girl shouldn't be expecting a Bill Gates ring if you only make Wendy's type money. (Not saying you do, just emphasizing the example)
But you should definitely look at colours she likes and maybe getting a matching stone. It can be a lot less expensive, and it's more original than just the "regular" ring.
And as mentioned, don't shop retail, take her with you, and don't overextend yourself.
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don't you just love her?
she always has the most logical thing to say....
and she's always deep in thought as well....
If a broad gets mad at you cuzz she feels tha price of tha ring wasn't as expensive as her friends than roll out on that bitch cause love obviously wasn't on her mind.
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