2 carat diamond, 24 carat gold. Too much for an Engagement ring?

Question

My fiance proposed kind of informally, we're waiting til Christmas for my ring because our parents would flip ((we're only fifteen, but we know this relationship was meant to be and we'll last forever)) and he still won't let me see my ring, but he says its a 2 carat diamond over 24 carat gold.

is it too much?

how much do you think it costs? ((he says it was only $350))

any other input you wanna add?

I need your help!!

Answer 1

Well my first thought would be that possibly it could or might be 2kt. total weight... which is always cheeper b/c it's a bunch of small diamonds made up to be one. I tried to do my internet comparing and this is the closest thing I found.

http://www.gemavenue.com/czrings.html

Don't rush into marriage, move in together, but two things... don't marry and don't have babies!

Wait until after you've turned 22 and after you've experience life on your own.

I married very young.... and I had a bug in my ear also saying "I've been there, done that" and thought to myself: "I'm not you!"

But hate in the end that she was right! If your parents will flip, then there's a reason for that. Put yourself in your mother's shoes....

Answer 2

If he paid only $350 for the ring, I can assure you that it is NOT a real diamond. An engagement ring does not have to be a diamond ring, it can be any stone (my friend recieved a turquoise stone as an engagement ring, and it is beautiful). I only warn you in case he got the wrong information, or if he is lying to you.

I have an engagement ring that has a center stone which is a 1/2 carat diamond, and 20 little diamonds around it. The total carats on my ring is 1.25 carats, and we just recently had it appraised at $5,500.

As for additional input (since you asked for it), I think 15 is way to young to get married. Neither of you really know what you are getting into, although i'm sure you think you do. I'm 25 and pretty mature for my age, and I even don't know what i'm getting myself into!!!

If you think this was meant to be, then I would wait until the two of you are at least 21. If you know that you were meant to be together forever, then there really isn't a rush for you to get married.I went through about 8 boyfriends from when I was 16 to now where I *KNEW* I would end up with them. Of course, people change over time, so its entirely possible that the two of you are different people before you turn 21. If you are still together at that time, then kudos to you, and you can be assured that marriage is a great next step!!

Good luck!!

Answer 3

If you're still so young that you actually believe a 2 carat diamond ring can only cost $350, you're too young to be thinking about getting married. I remember what it was like to be 15. *Everything* seemed like it would last forever. Sorry to burst your bubble, but it won't. I most certainly hope your parents "flip out" on the two of you for even thinking about marriage at your age! Maybe they'll talk some sense into you.

Answer 4

Please he didn't get no ring like that for $350. Thats crazy. Where'd he get it? a pawn shop? He may not have it yet and is trying to get one like what he told you. both my wedding band and engagement ring were each 1 carat and 18k white gold and were like 1,800

Answer 5

He got you a faky ring then because no 2 carat diamond (even the most yellow, included diamond ever) would be 350 with a 24 carat gold setting (which they don't use anyways, too soft).  My .75 carat ring and band cost $4,200.  If he can't even tell you the truth about the ring he is getting you or give you a ring in the first place, then he's too immature to waste time on dating let along marrying.

Answer 6

There is no way he got that kind of ring for so little money. A 1/5 carat (that's less than half a carat) would cost about that. He's either misinformed or lying to you. The higher the karat metal, the softer it is, so that is just going to bend, scratch, and break.

That type of ring would take multiple thousands of dollars. A friend of mine has ring much like the one you described and it cost her husband $10,000. Enough for a house down payment.

Answer 7

2 carat diamond for $350? No. Not possible. Unless it's brown (and not in a pretty way) and cut with a kindergartener's pair of scissors. Cut, color, and quality are so much more important than size when it comes to diamonds.

24 carat gold is TOO soft to be used well in a ring. And you can't even get a decent setting for $350 these days.

Two carats will look huge on most people. If you're only 15, it'll look too big on you.

Flatly, your "fiance" is either a liar or stupid. You don't want either. If he's going to waste $350 on garbage, that's just... stupid.  

Answer 8

A 2 carat diamond (even a very poor quality one) would start at about $10,000.  So obviously he's full of it.  I don't even think you can get a 2 carat lab created diamond for $350.  It's probably a cubic zirconia.  24 karat gold isn't really ideal for rings because it's very soft.  18k or 14k is better because it's a bit harder so it will be more durable.

But since your only 15, it's not like you are going to need this fake diamond ring to last.  

Answer 9

if it's $350 it's a big fake diamond.  2 Carats would be way more than that.

I wouldn't go that big, that's massive.  I honestly have never liked a ring i've seen that's been more than 3/4 carat.  not even 1 carat.  I wouldn't go for 24 karat gold either.  It's too soft, it'll scratch very easily.  I'd stick around 14 - 18, no more.

Anyways, I hate to say it but he is either lying about the diamond, or lying about the price.  Either way he is lying to you and that is never good in a relationship.  Be very careful with him hun.

good luck.

Answer 10

2 carat diamond for 350?? it must be a Cubic zirconia  which isnt bad but please dont rush into a marriage im all for marriage but just wait please!! listen to your parents as you get older you realize that your parents were right about alot of things if not all things  

Answer 11

ahahahahaha I love these answers.

See you Friday, buddy!

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OMG. I love that girl above the girl above me's answer. Liza or something. WOW. I so agree with her.

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Answer 12

A real 2 ct diamond would be tens of thousands of dollars and is very large.  There is no way a 15 year old could ever afford that.  I think he is telling you a bit of a lie!  

Answer 13

ok there is no way  a 2 carat diamond  ring only cost (350) unless it fake also you are only 15 you are way to young to even think about getting married your  life hasn't even began if its meant to be than why rush if its meant to be than and will last forever than why rush finish school go to college and get your future in order and like you said it will last forever so you have all the time in the world be a teen first maybe after you get your education then a wife slow down and enjoy life

Answer 14

I hate to say it, but the other person is right.  There is no way on Earth that ring could be $350, unless he's got some incredible connections (like maybe his parents owning a jewelry store.

I would advise caution as you proceed.  Something is wrong here.

Answer 15

hes lying.. maybe its cubic zaconia or whatever..

it is IMPOSIBLE for a 2 carrat solitare ring to be only 350.. a 15 year old would never be able to afford a 24 carrat gold 2 carrat diamond ever.

my ring is a half a carrat, white gold and was 1500 dollars.

Answer 16

$350!?

HAHAHA!

You Wish!

If A 2 Carat Diamond Ring Cost That Much, Diamonds Wouldn't Be So Desired Cause EVERYONE Could Afford Them.

My Engagement Ring Is 18ct White Gold & The Diamond Is 0.52ct & That Cost $2,000.

And I Wouldn't Blame Your Parents If They Flipped. Your 15.

You Can't Even Legally Get Married For Another 3 Years.

If Your "Fiance" Was Going To Buy You A Ring As Big As He Is Saying, Most Jewelers Wont Sell A Ring Like That To A 15 Yr Old.

More Than Likely He Will Be Buying You A Silver Ring With A Cubic Zirconia, Not Diamonds.

Answer 17

They don't make rings out of 24K gold.  It would bend too easily.  You are too young to start thinking about engagements and such things.  If you are truly meant to be together ( You may well be, it does happen) then there is no hurry.  Get through high school, then college.  As long as you and your beloved are together, why do you need to rush into marriage or engagement?  You will Wait for each other.

  

Answer 18

There's no way a 2 carat diamond ring only cost $350. My best friend's got a 1 carat diamond engagement ring that cost $8,000. And, they don't make rings out of 24 carat gold because it's way too soft. So either you're lying to us or he's lying to you. Either way, a 15-year-old shouldn't be engaged. I can tell you that *everyone* who gets engaged believes it's forever - or why else would people get engaged? Besides, why get married so young? There's so much in life you're going to miss out on, and you have no idea what being an adult is all about. Wait 10 years.

Answer 19

Your ring is two carat total?

Well, honestly, a two carat solitaire of two carats costs $20,000 plus.

So, either your ring is not a two carat solitaire or it is a cubic zirconia.

Answer 20

There is no way a 2 carat diamond was only $350.00, maybe $3500.00. Diamonds are very expensive, and I would freak if my sister who is 15 came home and said she was engaged too, lol. If you are really in love, your love can last waiting until you are a little bit older : )

My ring is 1 carat (I think, not positive anymore), and 18k white gold and it was like $1500 ish