I really think it's relative to our budget but there's a lot of wisdom in my opinion to erring on the side of less extravagant costs for engagements and weddings.
As much as it's nice to create endearing memories and moments, there's a whole lifetime ahead to do that together, and the lasting quality of a memory isn't always about its extravagance so much as the deeper and sentimental meaning it holds for us.
We don't need to bankrupt ourselves to create a lasting memory filled with deep personal meaning.
So to me, it's relative to what you can afford. One litmus that I think is useful to ask yourself what would happen if you lost it. Would it be so devastating? Or could you replace it and find the replacement holding equal meaning? How much do you tie the meaning to the material vs. what it represents?
It's a matter of personal taste and finances but I'd say nothing much under a few grand will cut it
I've had cheap 1ct solitaire rings that retailed for a few grand the 'polished gravel' stone will go back to the trade for half the market rate (£600) and the gold (usually 18kt will scrap probably at about £70-100)
As for the top side I haven't owned any but seen dealers with inventory worth £100k either side of £250k
Also a wealthy associate who's wife sports a sizeable (6ct because it doesn't fit into my fan gauge) perfect diamond that would run loose wholesale imem to some like me in the trade upwards of £500k (however to the man on the street in a shank from a serious supplier like Graff, Harry Winston or H. Stern... double comma in the price on the recept)
It really depends on your personal preference. I have a ring set on Etsy that was $100 per ring. Mine is 14k wrapped sterling silver with lab-made sapphire for the gemstone and I’m happy with it so far.
My ring was 600 and that was on the cheap side of decent rings. I'd say anything past about 3k is a lot but under 300 it's gonna need replacing in the future
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I didn't think you could get anything good for under a few thousand dollars.
The way I see it is:- A ring is to signify what she is worth to me, so I pay whatever I can afford. I won't say what she's insured it for though, because it would make your eyes water!
Engagement rings are suppose to be diamonds. Good luck getting a decent diamond for under 3K and much more.
I don’t like to waste money on materialistic things
I'd rather just have a ring made for me by someone like @Anpu23 so I know it will be done right and be unique
I wish you luck finding an engagement ring for less than many thousands.
Depends on your income. If you make billions and throw her a toy, that's obviously weird.
If you have 1000 and you spend 1000, then you're irresponsible
If the cigar costs more than a nickel, I won't buy it!
depends on how much he makes. My man makes 350k a year. If he proposes to me, I expect it to be at least 8k minimum. But if he made 35k a year, I would take a 1k-2k ring.
Too much is more than the guy can afford. If you want more than that, you're asking for to much.
Depends on your personal finances.
Whoops I meant an engagement ring should be 4x their monthly salary at least
I'm never getting married so I don't have to worry about wasting my money on something that is so risky in current day society.
Depends. Diamond industry is on the list of things young gens are killing off.
You shouldn't spend more than 3 months salary. It depends on your salary.
I would not spend more than 500$ for an engagement ring.
But for a wedding ring? Yes I might
it should be the couple decision...
Actually over $4000
I would go as high as 15K
to me, anything over £100 is ridiculous XD
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