gotta get 2 rings buddy.

a small one for when u propose, and if she's still there on ur wedding day, bust out the fatty one n watch the panties drop.

I had heard it was 2 months salary as a general rule.

I spent 18.3k. After a year of being engaged I had to get out of it. When things were going bad she one day came home and said she lost her ring and sarcastically I said "I guess the weddings off then". She took it seriously but I didn't care. We were done a month later and her best friend told me she sold it on Ebay.

If I were to get to that point again, I wouldn't go that big on a ring. All my friends that are married for more than 5 years now wear smaller rings, basically bands.

The 3 month thing is about right for most but I would never, ever spend 3 months salary on ring. The good ones won't mind a normal 2 to 4k one.

The standard formula is as follows:

x = your age

y = your expected lifespan

z = your expected annual salary at your earning peak

a = your expected net worth on the day that your last kid turns 18

Cost of ring = ((((y-x)/12)*((z/12)/2))*infinity) + (a/2)

Or, to quote a divorce attorney, "Every time you think that you want to get married, find a woman that you hate and buy her a house."

I kid, I kid. The ring should cost enough to hurt, but since you are in love it is worth it. And, you should be able to pay if off before the wedding.

No way I would spend 3 months salary on a ring that would be over $30,000...that is a fucking downpayment on a house

I say would say my range is somewhere between $4,000 - $8,000ish

I had the same question about a year ago. I spent 3.5k. The 2 month salary shit is bs made up by ring/diamond companies. Be more concerned about getting the right ring as opposed to the price. Spending more than I did is a complete waste of money imo. I could afford more, but why wouldn't we spend the extra money on something of actual use. My fiance' loves her ring, and we put the extra money towards saving for our wedding (bare minimum weddings are usually 14-20k) sooo heed my advice.

Its funny so many people drool over Mel's ring. I guess they think it's worth alot more than it is. I picked it out without her, and almost everyone that comments on the ring can't beleive that I picked it out without her..... seriously worry about the right ring rather than the price. (not to mention your gonna have to fork out another 1-2k to get the matching wedding band so really all in all I ended up spending 5.5k to get the engagement ring and matching diamond band as well)

I got one similar to these in white gold with the matching band (on the sides are 10 smaller diamonds), the matching band is the same with out the centre diamond I think there are 23 diamonds in all.


Hope that helps....

My family owns a jewelry store and I worked there for 5 years, have taken diamond grading class from GIA and all that jazz. My recommendation to you would be to buy what you feel comfortable buying. Set a budget of what you feel you should spend then try to find the best diamond for your money. I also recommend going to a small locally established jewelry store in your area. The places in the mall like Kays and shit like that are going to rip you and you won't get the quality that you should get. Also I dont suggest spending a ton of money on rings that pushes 2ct total weight. Go to a store that is AGS certified, those are the stores that will be the most knowledgeable about the product. If you have any questions about diamonds feel free to ask. I am out of the business now so I will give you an unbiased opinion.

wow dude where u from. a 6k ring and most chicks will laugh at you

a 6k ring and most chicks will laugh at you

Wow. That's just sad and materialistic

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wow, you and I actually agree on something. If a girl ever laughed at me buying her a 6k ring I would be gone so fast it wouldn't be funny.

No NO, this is completely backwards.... get a nice rock when you propose.... then if things done change and she doesnt go psycho you get her a diamond band. when I bought my ex one is was 1.75 carats cost ~5200

It's all about what's in your means, just like cars. A 6k ring may be no big deal to someone driving a BMW or Lexus.

Now if you're driving one of those cars and spend 2k on a ring, there is probably a problem.

If you're driving a 98 Chevy Cavalier, you prolly think 6k for a ring is nuts

i drive a 92' civic, but spent 4k on an engagement ring.... what u think about that?

That 2-3 salary BS is just that, BS marketing from these corrupt diamond companies who control the flow of diamonds. The supply of diamonds available is so high but the companies like DeBoers (sp) keep it to a limit so as to keep the price high. Spend what you can afford, I got my fiancee something decent from a wholesaler (so I got a decent deal) but I still think it's a ridiculious concept that has totally brainwashed every single female out there. But what can you do, they all want one. Defintely don't spend 2-3 months salary on a ring, that's the biggest marketing scam out there. Think about it, 3 months salary is 25% of your annual income, that's a joke.