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Bigsatan13
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The rule of thumb, obviously written by a woman and a jeweler, is 2 months salary.
Bigsatan13
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You guys don't get out much do you?
Bigsatan13
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Son, it's not the law! Spend what you think is fair for a nice ring. When I bought my wife her ring I didn't spend 2 month's salary. I picked out a ring and gave it to her. Shit, I paid more for her tits then her ring. But I get more out of her tits.
68GT350
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How much do you make for a living? I would think 1,500 to 2,000 is fair and everyone with a 30k paying job should be able to scrounge that up, at the very least. It sounds like a lot but this is a lifetime investment in your most cherished thing--your future wife. Do it right.
Randy_Spears
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68GT350 said:
Lifetime cherish my ass, not when the divorce rate is over 50%.
HappyScrappy
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zales is only a go to if you have no real jewelry stores in the area.
if youy live near a big city, then go to their diamond district.
they have a formula for calculating it out - but it comes from DeBeers, so obviously it is full of shit.
I would have had to buy like crazy expensive ring.
my max is like $5K IMO - unless you are loaded, and even then, a $10K ring is gonna be huge and look annoying as hell.
if youy live near a big city, then go to their diamond district.
they have a formula for calculating it out - but it comes from DeBeers, so obviously it is full of shit.
I would have had to buy like crazy expensive ring.
my max is like $5K IMO - unless you are loaded, and even then, a $10K ring is gonna be huge and look annoying as hell.
ZenMachine
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I spent $3500 and she loved it. It was less than 2 months salary, but it didn't matter.
They told me brown was the hottest color in diamonds this year, so I think I did pretty good.
They told me brown was the hottest color in diamonds this year, so I think I did pretty good.
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prophet
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20,000 and up...anyting less is cheap
HappyScrappy
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ZenMachine said:
LMAO
Randy_Spears
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ZenMachine said:
What the fuck.
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Warik
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My girl was talking about the engagement ring her friend got somehow the issue of cost got into the conversation (read: somehow I stealthily presented the subject of cost). I told her the "standard" is 2 months salary, so I told her that if I were working at McDonalds and wanted to marry her, I am supposed to buy her a $2,000 ring.
She promptly told me that was crazy and that she'd never want a guy to spend so much money on a ring for her and that all she would want is something that looks nice and does not blatantly say "hey look my ring is very expensive."
ahhh...
suck my cock, Debeers!!!! How do you like that shit???
She promptly told me that was crazy and that she'd never want a guy to spend so much money on a ring for her and that all she would want is something that looks nice and does not blatantly say "hey look my ring is very expensive."
ahhh...
suck my cock, Debeers!!!! How do you like that shit???
toga22
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I think the type and size of the diamond you are going to buy has to reflect your ladies taste and her hand....
Personally for myself I like rings that are quite simple, and I don't have the hands to support a huge diamond...it would look too gaudy, like costume jewerly. Plus this is a ring that she will be wearing everyday, and that should be considered when looking at rings.
As far as diamonds go a lot of their value is based on the clarity of the diamond, as well as the cut. Look at the stone and choose one that is not "cloudy"...
Congrats to you...and Best of luck!!
Personally for myself I like rings that are quite simple, and I don't have the hands to support a huge diamond...it would look too gaudy, like costume jewerly. Plus this is a ring that she will be wearing everyday, and that should be considered when looking at rings.
As far as diamonds go a lot of their value is based on the clarity of the diamond, as well as the cut. Look at the stone and choose one that is not "cloudy"...
Congrats to you...and Best of luck!!
HappyScrappy
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Warik - I had a similar experience, but then when the time actually comes, they want something nice.
not saying $20K nice - but they will quickly go back on what they said when the opportunity presents itself.
in the end, you have to decide if you care about such things.
I used to think I did (not getting a diamond and all that - now I've just deicided that if I'm gonna spend that much, I really hope a lot of people died to get that thing).
not saying $20K nice - but they will quickly go back on what they said when the opportunity presents itself.
in the end, you have to decide if you care about such things.
I used to think I did (not getting a diamond and all that - now I've just deicided that if I'm gonna spend that much, I really hope a lot of people died to get that thing).
ZenMachine
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Just remember, nothing says I love you like "Black Hills Gold"
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vixenbabe
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I'm laughing....
I think my hubby paid $400.00 for my first ring( mind you, this was a long time ago). I loved the ring even tho' it was a small diamond and NOTHING like what some of my pals had on their finger's from their men.( Most of them have been divorced since then as well)
He did get me a new ring when our daughter was born. But....the first diamond is still close to my heart on a necklace!
I think my hubby paid $400.00 for my first ring( mind you, this was a long time ago). I loved the ring even tho' it was a small diamond and NOTHING like what some of my pals had on their finger's from their men.( Most of them have been divorced since then as well)
He did get me a new ring when our daughter was born. But....the first diamond is still close to my heart on a necklace!
Randy_Spears
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vixenbabe said:
This is my kind of lady, appreciative for what shes got, not how big it is or how much the guy spent on her.
Me and my girl just picked out her ring. It's SWEET!! She wants people to literlly shit themselves when they see her ring, so she said she'd pay half. Just the setting is 5K. And of course she wants platinum. I told her my limit was 5K, but she picked the ring and said she'd help out because that's what she wants. It's funny, before she saw that ring she said she'd be happy with whatever I got her. I think I screwed myself, now there's no going backwards!!
You deffinitly have to look at the quality. You can get a 1c Princess cut (that is what is most popular right now) for anywhere between 6K-15K. If you are looking for the long term/durability I would go with Platinum. It is the heaviest, and the most durable... but at the same time, you can get white gold for half the price and the same look. I just went ring shopping with my friend who proposed 2 weeks ago to his fiance. She got a white gold diamond solitare that was about 1K and absolutley loved it. Most women (or at least the good ones that you should be marrying) wouldn't care if they got a thousand dollar ring, or a ten thousand dollar ring. This goes back to the whole penis size thing. Men freak out about it because they want to always be the biggest and the best, but most women are just happy that they get YOU, not the extra inch or extra .5C. As long as you do something romantic and special (I would ask a bunch of your famale friends for suggestions) she will be happy no matter what. Congrats, and good luck to you.
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Citruscide
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Buying an engagement ring is the equivant to going to a shooting range, purchasing one bullet and firing it into one's skull...
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grlpwrd
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I remember learning in finishing school about the 3 C's for diamonds- color, clarity, and carats...I think that's right. Well, I personally would not invest too much in an engagement ring, though, because you can use your money on a wedding ring or better yet for a downpayment on a home. Think investment..and think about what happens if things don't work out.
I personally have went with the simple gold band, but if your gal is into diamond jewelry and the whole works better do some research and keep her tastes in mind..she might want the biggest rock out there.
Not saying just because you want the biggest rock out there you are a golddigger and pretentious, but I hope your future wife would appreciate anything you give her, know what I mean?
Good luck!
I personally have went with the simple gold band, but if your gal is into diamond jewelry and the whole works better do some research and keep her tastes in mind..she might want the biggest rock out there.
Not saying just because you want the biggest rock out there you are a golddigger and pretentious, but I hope your future wife would appreciate anything you give her, know what I mean?Good luck!
Maximus2031
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You need to find a friend in the business. I bought a ring that my buddy was selling for 38k for 14k. That was his cost. The ring was 3 pear diamonds set in platinum. The center stone was 2.53k E color vs1. The side stones were .75k E color si1. All the stones were egl certified and mapped. The main stone was also laser marked for security. Hook ups rule. The look on her face when she got the ring was priceless.
My girl honestly said she wanted something small. She wasn't trying to work me or put any demands about ring size like some other women i've run into. I really think she desearved that ring eventhough she still tells me i shouldn't have atleast once a week.
My girl honestly said she wanted something small. She wasn't trying to work me or put any demands about ring size like some other women i've run into. I really think she desearved that ring eventhough she still tells me i shouldn't have atleast once a week.
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Frackal
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Bigsatan13 said:
The rule of thumb, obviously written by a woman and a jeweler, is 2 months salary.
Anyone who buys their wife a ring and doesnt stick her father with the wedding bill is a sucker...2 fucking months salary...what a joke... fucking sick of this shit
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Frackal
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Kali said:
well thats a happy load of bullshit ....
in fact...i am stunned by the the sheer bullshittness of this bullshit
lets be candid...most women are happy with the most money they can possibly get their dainty hands on
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Warik
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Frackal said:
Actually I believe the standard is that the bride's father is in charge of the wedding and the groom's father is in charge of the honeymoon. Sounds good to me - honeymoons are cheap.
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Gemini_Man
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Marriage is bullshit.
That is all.
That is all.
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