How would you feel if your partner bought you a $10 engagement ring from Walmart?

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weasley8 · Accepted Answer

It would depend on what he could afford, and whether or not it actually looked decent.

I don’t really care about the price so much as the quality. When someone proposes with an engagement ring, he’s asking her to wear that ring for the rest of her life.

The ones in the picture look very cheap and poorly made. I wouldn’t want to wear one of those for the rest of my life.

If he couldn’t afford better, then fine. But if he could afford better, asking someone to wear something that is very clearly not well made for the rest of their life is just insensitive.

If he could afford better without breaking the bank, and just didn’t consider what I would actually want to wear, then I would be kind of upset. There’s a middle ground between Walmart and the ridiculously expensive stuff.

There are also other ways to get cheap Rings. I think that passing down a ring that his mother or grandmother wore, for example, would be adorable.

Or using a stone other than diamond. Many people use sapphire or topaz. That’s pretty. A ring with my birthstone would be sweet and much cheaper than a regular engagement ring. Or a peridot ring, as a reference to my Irish heritage. Peridot is very cheap. But it’s actually meaningful and thoughtful.

There are other ways to get cheap rings. Getting one from Walmart is just lazy.

MissKittyz · Accepted Answer

My partner could literally just give me a paper made ring and I'd still be super happy and say yes to him. It isn't the value of the ring that matters to me, what matters is that he loves me enough to want to spend the rest of his life with me. Just like I love him enough to want to do the same. Not everyone is rich enough to afford such expensive rings. It is the thought that counts. I'm not a fan of expensive things anyways and I don't like rings either. Never worn one. I'm quite cheap lol

BirdFan360 · Accepted Answer

Diamond's are just pretty rocks. Its caveman mentality to value them more when its literally just gonna look pretty. (*The whole world screaming at me now*)

I will admit; in engineering, its got a good use in joints and stuff. But on a ring its useless. Yep, unpopular opinion.

If she got me a fake diamond for a cheap price, we can use that saved money for a dope butt honeymoon. Peace out!

chimeara · Accepted Answer

I think its smart. I think this is what everyone should do. The diamond kinds are tricking people into paying for rocks that look no better.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I'd be happy. I don't need an expensive ring.

Sangita93 · Answer

Before we explore into discussing why engagement rings are so important for a girl, let us start out with a fun exercise to get you into the zone: but, for me, cost of engagement ring is not the ultimate thing to consider.
Try to think of every movie or TV show proposal you have ever seen. As you sort through your all-time-favorite proposals on shows or films, you will quickly come to realize that the majority of these proposals involved a carefully selected engagement ring.
So, why is it that even the common person of this world places so much importances in obtaining the perfect ring for their significant others? Is it because they are all going to marry a women who have very specific ideas as to what their ring, their dress and their overall wedding should look like, or is it more than that?
The tradition of proposing marriage with an engagement ring dates back to ancient Egyptian times but was not widely popularized until the custom reached ancient Rome. Back in the olden days, the ring not only symbolized a partner’s commitment to the eternity of the relationship, it also served as a statement to charming bachelors looking to whisk soon-to-be-wives away for a frolic in the hay: any woman with a ring on the ring-finger of her left hand is no longer available to be courted.
Some people believe that an engagement ring should reflect a woman’s worth; some social thought even go to suggest that the cost of a ring should amount to 10% of the soon-to-be-husband’s salary (without clarifying monthly or annual) minimum.
While the latter may not necessarily fit in with our normal consideration, there is definitely a truth to spouses wanting something unique to slip onto their loved ones’ finger. When they start their search and the ring shopping, their ultimate goal is to find a ring they feel is as beautiful as the person who will be treasuring it for the rest of their life. I believe that this is the most romantic part of engagement ring.
In modern terms, you can think of an engagement ring as something as powerful as your Relationship Status on Social Media: once it is on your finger, the whole world, at the very least your family and immediate circle of friends – will know you are headed down the aisle. It is incredible how one, tiny, circular object can speak a thousand words but that is exactly what the engagement ring does. Every time you look down on it you will be reminded of all the reasons you fell in love with your significant other, why you have committed to spending the rest of your lives together, and all the things you have to look forward to in the future. It is a silent but eternal proposal resting on your ring-finger, your vows to one another solidified and always present as a reminder when times are tough. An engagement ring is a source of pride and a loud and clear message to the world: I love – and will continue to love – this person for as long as I shall live, and I want everyone to know it!
An engagement ring symbolizes your commitment to one another and forms part of ancient traditions, but that does not mean that taking this step in your relationship without a ring will hold any less significance. Spontaneous proposals are just as romantic and as heartfelt as any other proposal. My request is: please do not look at price tag, look at LOVE tag. 10 or 1000 $ is not important in relationship.

Isten · Answer

Oh come on! After so many years he should at least know that I don't like diamonds (these mimicking diamonds), and would have prefered a ring pop!

But in all seriousness, I would like something that lasts more than a piece of plastic. It's not about the price, it's about the quality.

BlackRoseFairy · Answer

I would be satisfied more by an unique design, even if the ring was from the dollar store, rather than the price.
Engagement rings are a market trap. Wanna see for yourself? Go to a store and ask to see rings, no special occasion. Just a gift to yourself. Choose one you like and make sure you can tell it apart. Leave and say you'll think about it.
Then send in a Male friend to ask for the exact same ring as an engagement ring and compare the prices you'll get

oddwaffle · Answer

Hey, it's shiny and it's older than the more expensive shinny rock! Why not?

Oh I would never do that to my girl. She would think I am cheap. I have this secret can of actual gem stones the size of 1/4 of a finger nail. I would give her the whole can. I would take a couple more cans when I have the opportunity to collect the gems

SoulfullWanderer · Answer

I'd like it. As long as he thought of me and chose one he knew I would love. I've never understood how people can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a ring when those things can so easily get lost or stolen. Cheaper ones are usually prettier too.
Oh, well. That's just me. I've always been one for practicality.

Jaye234 · Answer

I wouldn't care. I would be appalled if he spent more than $200 for a ring. As long as the metal is silver or gold only because I can't wear costume jewelry I don't care where he bought it from.
You can go to a pawn store and buy a nice piece of jewlery for a good price - why pay retail or more than a couple hundred dollars.

moonpie89 · Answer

He should've bought a ring pop instead. He knows I don't like wearing jewellery of any kind.

Miss_Savanna_Dry · Answer

I would be extremely unhappy because he spends lots of money on his hobbies, sport, games and drinking, which is all perfectly fine, but if he can spend a lot of money on all those things but only 10$ on an engagements ring, then that's a slap in the face. I dont want an expensive engagement ring, but some effort must be put into it, because I will be wearing it for the rest of my life.

AlienParasite · Answer

Engagement ring is not even a thing in my culture, so if he wants to buy me a ring it's nice I don't care about price, because I don't expect a ring to begin with. However I think I wouldn't like to receive a engagement ring from anyone, I don't want to marry, or at least I'm completely sure I don't want that in the next 5 years of my life.

Melshmallow046 · Answer

I'd prefer it. I hate how ridiculously expensive diamonds are (they're not that rare, it's just that the market is controlled) and honestly, they're not even that pretty compared to a lot of gems. My boyfriend knows I have strong opinions about this, so if he proposes in the future with a ring like that, I would appreciate it because it means he listened to me.

needhelp777 · Answer

Honestly I wouldn't mind
Why worry about how much he spent or what kind of ring it is?
What u should be more happy about is you and his love for each other and he asked u to marry him then sit there and complain about the ring

Sweatyotterr · Answer

Im not materialistic so I dont care and I think its very superficial how women care so much about a ring they should be happy a guy likes them enough to commit to them

Zerxo · Answer

Depends what you can afford. I bought something a little more expensive for my fiancee but she said it was the fact I wanted to get engaged to her rather than how much I spent thay counted the most. We've gone for nice but fairly inexpensive rings for our wedding as we don't have much money at the moment and again they're a token of our love, not a financial representation of its value!

Dav1ss · Answer

If it was an ugly $10 ring it would be a little upsetting I dont want huge diamonds or anything I wouldn't mind a steel ring but knowing he can very easily afford a higher quality one it would seem like he doesn't care

Texaskid1 · Answer

It's still a step up from the $7 ring I bought at Target.

Kas19 · Answer

Lmao at all the pick me's in the post talking about ring pops.  Anyway. I suppose I wouldn't mind as long as it wasn't plastic and it won't turn my finger green.

Lovethedove · Answer

I wanted my ring to last. I wear Walmart rings for fun & they’re very cheaply made. The metal tarnished & gen stones fall out. They look terrible soon after. I treasure my wedding band.

311WasAnInsideJam · Answer

I don't believe in wedding bands. Just a flashy waste of money. That being said, I better get something shiny and blue instead of a diamond. I'm thinking sapphire or malachite.

jay92393 · Answer

That's why I'm single. Girls are too expensive and high expectations. What happened to your love for each other being more important then materialistic items

Horror_lover · Answer

I would still wear it. Lol I honestly told my boyfriend to go to Wal-Mart if he buys me jewelry.

Hausa190 · Answer

I wouldn’t date a cheapskate like that in the first place

DizzyDesii · Answer

Shiiiit as longg he propose 😍 i mean it couldve at least cost $100 but oh well

Kit_Kat88 · Answer

Insulted. At least save enough to buy a $50-100 ring. I'm not expecting a ring to cost thousands but it has to be good quality enough to last a long time

Kdude010 · Answer

I'm not paying for a diamond ring. She will get a ring pop candy ring. She need to build her worth first.

MORPHEUS_12 · Answer

I would have rather gotten me nothing than to buy a crap ring from Walmart.

Exterminatore · Answer

Well... I’m a cheap whore so I don’t expect better.

DakotaNorth · Answer

We are not the wealthy ones. I would be so excited I'd start making low budget wedding plans! Because I'm even worse off financially.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Can he afford better?

ChiTown33 · Answer

I would think " my god i've found my soulmate"! Yes, I'm thrifty! Lol

humanearth · Answer

I couldn't care less. I don't wear one. I always ruin them.

hanzohasashi · Answer

if i was you tell him to fucj of i know its the meaning behind what counts but your gonna wear that thing

psychosam · Answer

Why would you pay that much when you can get one for 8.80. Fools

TohhhruAi · Answer

It’s the thought that counts Also I really wouldn’t want anything expensive

PrettyRegular · Answer

It's ridiculous. To me a good price would probably be 300-600$. Not a joke ring, but not an overpriced one either.

Gedaria · Answer

The guy must be rich shelling out all that money for his girl...

WhiplashTacos · Answer

Diamonds aren’t even worth what they are. Just get a Topez or something.

MrBurke · Answer

Considering I just want a simple steel band and I would probably be doing the proposal part I probably wouldn't mind

notshyguy1985 · Answer

we don't get them just chicks but the story of the popularity of the engagement ring isn't very romantic any how

GreenGold1992 · Answer

I'd think she knows how to smart shop and save money

Apple1996 · Answer

I wouldn't care. I'm not a fancy person

buttcrackjoe · Answer

“He went to walmart” lmfao

coolbreeze · Answer

It's the thought that counts.

CarpetDenim · Answer

I wouldn’t care as long as it’s not ugly

Secret6620 · Answer

Like a piece of shit.

dragonfruitA · Answer

depends on his reason for doing it...

rachel_1356 · Answer

I didn't care where he got it from

DECENTSCOTTISHLAD999 · Answer

Its the thought that counts

bookboy · Answer

We on a budget! Wedding going to drain us

curiousepunk · Answer

Lol gummy rings so much better

FakeName123 · Answer

Why not from a gumball-machine?

WhereAmI · Answer

If she worked at a jewelry store I’d be pissed! 😂

NovissimumVirorum · Answer

I'm an expensive hoe...

emily_13486 · Answer

that's okay and i didn't want an expensive ring

codycccccccccc · Answer

0.077% what I spent seems fair

esotericstory · Answer

Its the gesture that counts.

LuWe22 · Answer

Can't wear Nickel. As long it is silver it is fine

dontgofalling · Answer

I'd laugh my ass off if she would

TallAnon · Answer

If it's all we can afford at the time, so be it.

Hurdleez-Swampede · Answer

If she did that, I would accept it.

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