What kind of engagement ring to get? $20K to spend?

[Anonymous]

I have been Google'ing for rings and going into shops, but it is hard to actually "see" what a ring would look like for a fixed price. It seems all rings are custom made, so it's difficult to get a judge of what I am buying for x price. My budget is $20K, I was thinking a princess cut diamond. Maybe 2-ct or 2.5-ct.

[musicbrain5]

Honestly, that's a lot to spend on an engagement ring. It's great if you have that kind of money to burn on a piece of jewellery, but I wouldn't want to wear that ring every day. I'm sure most women feel the same way. And some women just aren't into flashy jewellery at all. Try to find out what your girlfriend likes in terms of jewellery and ring styles.

I think that kind of money is better spent elsewhere but that's just my opinion. A ring budget of $2-3K is very reasonable and there's a lot of nice stuff for that price. Check Blue Nile, my engagement ring is from them and I love it.

[kairon156]

I agree. depending on your income it would be better to spend that kind of money on a car or house. or the wedding it's self.

[justbanANNAz]

wowee nice budget lol. i wouldn't recommend u spend all that tho. save some for maybe an engagement party or future wedding.
love the princess cut
i personally think something like this is nice:

herengagementrings.com/.../...-Engagement-Ring.jpg

i loveeee that, but if she likes it simpler then the standard diamonds round the side is lovely too.

for something a tad more extravagant:
mdcdiamonds.com/images/ProductImages/ES337SQCU.jpg

a bit vintage^

www.nataliek.com/.../...063-18w_three_qrtr_3_1.jpg

[CommieDearest]

My favorite style of ring is a round cut halo, but the ring isn't for me. If you want good opinions, we can't really help you because we don't know your girlfriend. Secretly ask her best friends or her sisters if she has any. I would guarantee they know exactly what kind of ring she likes.

[Rcjh1987]

are you wanting her to sink in the ocean lol... not all of us want or need huge rocks
www.zales.com/.../product.jsp?productId=11988134 what about something like this?

[JackKerouac77]

Does it have to be a real diamond? Why not get an amazing cubic zirconia ring for $1,000?

I mean it'll be a fucking huge rock that will look amazing in every way... but it won't be a diamond.

And save the rest of the money for bills/travel/fun? Rings don't really have value other than to resell.

[musicbrain5]

CZ gets cloudy after awhile though, so it becomes obvious that it's not real. If you want the diamond look without getting a diamond, go for moissanite.

[JackKerouac77]

@musicbrain5
See? There ya go. Thank you. I just think diamonds are overrated and "Blood Diamond" didn't help my opinion.

[Asker]

What about a sapphire?

[JackKerouac77]

All precious gems are the same to me, but I just can't get past the fact that the price of diamonds are artificially controlled and the profits used to finance political wars in Africa. There are many articles/books on this.

Just get whatever you think will be the most meaningful. I think emeralds are beautiful and unique.

[musicbrain5]

If you get a diamond, please get a conflict free Canadian diamond. If you don't get a certificate with the ring stating that, it could have potentially been mined unethically.

[Jakesusername]

Get blood diamonds way cheaper.

[kairon156]

ignoring the fact this is an eBay link I've always liked how Tungsten as a metal looks.
www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_dcat=92908&Metal=Tungsten

[Anonymous]

Honestly I wouldn't go past 2000. That's steep as well. If she is a honest and decent gal who truly loves you then she wouldn't want you to spend that kind of money on an engagement ring. It's an inanimate object that is an emblem of love not wealth. Buy something unique to her. Find the ring that has you whispering "this is it" the same way you whispered "she's the one." Besides there is always the possibility that it may get misplaced... so make it (for lack of a better word) replaceable. Engrave something in it. A 20K budget is ridiculous and unnecessary. Be wise about it.

I don't know how much this ring is. I saw it on fb. I think it's awesome. Not if it's over 2K though.
www.vancaro.com/.../fenbaizuan001-0.jpg

[Bandit74]

Only $120
https://m.ebay.com/itm/141527790242

[Opinion Owner]

Wow. Haha. That's it? Thanks. I guess I'm easy to please... in this case.

[Bandit74]

I guess so :/

[BelleGirl21]

That seems like an insane amount of money for a ring! Spend 5,000 and put the rest into a house... that would be sexy ;)

[Asker]

I have a "house fund" ready to go and a "wedding/honey moon fund" saving for now.

[JackKerouac77]

I wanna marry this dude!

[Asker]

You mean Belle?

[BelleGirl21]

No, @jackkerouac77 means you @asker. It's a little awkward for me over here lol!

[JackKerouac77]

Belle is taken, but that's OK :)

[srslyly]

Save some money and tattoo the word "sucker" across your face.

[Asker]

for?

[srslyly]

You're about to sign your life away, in exchange for nothing, and you think you need to sweeten the deal with enough cash to buy a totally decent car.

[Asker]

So pay less for the ring?

[srslyly]

Don't get married. You'll be "presumed father" to any kids she has, and liable for "equitable division" and "support and maintenance" if she decides she doesn't like you any more, but you don't gain any meaningful rights you don't already have.

And if you must, at the very least, spend less on the ring. She should be buying you a ring.

Hell, a ring won't even appreciate that much. Get her an annuity, and put it in a trust for the care of any children who are proved by DNA to be your offspring.

[Michael-in-SC]

I'm a fan of marquis cut diamonds, but you'll have to be the judge, as you know her better. I wouldn't spend that much. I'd spend the rest on a kick-ass honeymoon or a down payment on a house, etc.

[Phoenix98]

Geez for 20,000$ it better be some rock and 20,000$ for a engagement ring is a pretty nice budget dude you'll be able to find a good ring for that price.

[Prettykangaroos]

Many women like princess cut diamonds. But with a budget like that I'm pretty sure she'll love anything you get her

[linkywinky]

Hey, I have some student loans and a car payment that needs to be paid, if you wanna loan me about $10k ;p

[Jakesusername]

*Cough* *Cough*
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[bubble_tea]

What kind of engagement ring to get? - You should get her the kind that she likes.

[KiaTate]

Don't spend that much on the ring... save that money for the honeymoon.

[Asker]

Ah, forgot about that :)

[KiaTate]

Yeah. A lot of people tend to forget.