Guys who've proposed how much did you spend on a ring?

[strangebrew]

I actually find it tacky to spend a lot of money on a ring.

Hell I actually find expensive rings tacky in the first place.

Matter of taste I suppose.

If I ever wear a ring it will be round smooth silver, unpolished, and preferably small.
But I probably never will, even if I get married.

I wasn't really hung up on a specific price. I just picked the one that was more shiny.

 

[Daisy_]

I also went with my husband, boyfriend at the time, and i helped pick it out. I have 1 carot ring with two bagets on the side i think he paid 6 grand but the clarity of the ring is so good. If you get a poor clarity but nice diamond for cheap it looks cheap. The diamond looks yellow instead of clear. I wouldnt go Huge cheaply. cause they look cheap.
A lady's opinion only. But congrats on soon to be engaged. That is if she says yes... WINK. Just bugging good luck.

 

[help4john]

Anything under a 1ct has room for growth. If you wish to spend $5k you can get a larger stone (1.5-2.0) but it will not have the clarity, cut, or color. To me, the most important aspect of the diamond is the cut. This is because if a diamond has an exceptional cut, it not only looks bigger but also sparkles more. In order of importance, the second would be the clarity....don't want to be showing the ring off and have a lot of carbon (those black dots located in every diamond). About $5k will get you a wonderful quality 1.1-1.2ct ring. She will proudly display this to her family and friends. I'm certain that she will love it!!!

Congratulations in advance on your engagement!

PS: You may want to research the different cuts or shapes of diamonds prior to purchasing. For example, a round or circular ring indicates a traditional person while a marquoise usually denotes a woman with aggressive characteristics. Any jeweler worth his weight will be able to help you with this.

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

Don't get a fake rock...The guilt will eat you evertime you see the ring and wonder if and when she finds out. It's not hard to tell.

Congratulations...I think

 

[pitbullstl]

A lot.......but I bought a unique cushion cut stone that is e in color, and VVS1 in clarity. The size is just over three 1/2 carats, but it looks a lot bigger due to the cut.

Buy what you can afford, they say 2 months salary is the general rule of thumb. The amount of compliments my wife gets on her ring, have more than justified the cost.

 

[kunta]

manufactured diamonds are the way to go, you all got ripped off

 

[Kroliczek]

Don't get a fake rock...The guilt will eat you evertime you see the ring and wonder if and when she finds out. It's not hard to tell.

Congratulations...I think

The point is is that it WOULD and SHOULD be ok with her if you invest in something that does not break the bank.

Something called messonite, i think??

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

That's a lot of money. $$

Couldn't you just go for something perhaps...not a real diamond * covers mouth and gasps *

You're setting him up for disaster if she ever found out.

 

[Kroliczek]

You're setting him up for disaster if she ever found out.

I'm sorry but I think that that is really wrong. People forget the REAL reason behind the marriage: the link between the couple. The cost of the ring has nothing to do with it. I hate that superficial mentality of a lot of women.

I hear what you're saying hansel, but I hope you see my point also.

 

[biteme]

I think it was around 300$. We weren't rich. Mine was even less and I could have cared less.