Is it inappropriate to ask -How many carats is that engagement ring?

Question

is it rude? what if its a HUGE ring? what do you think.

Answer 1

yes it's VERY rude. it's no one's business what the carat of another girls ring is or how much it cost.

Answer 2

A little tacky in any case, but if you know the person VERY well and they're a good friend or close relative, no problem.

If you don't know them, yeah, that's just tacky.

Answer 3

It's rude to ask. If it is your best friend or your sister then it is ok to ask.

Answer 4

always rude to ask.

Answer 5

Very tacky.  

Answer 6

rude unless she's your really good pal

Answer 7

It's pretty tacky - it's like asking someone how much money they make.

Answer 8

if it is your ring i would just take it to a jeweler to get it appraised without him knowing. but i would not be offended if someone asked me how many carats are in my ring. i would be very proud to tell anyone 3. if it is a big ring, ask. if it is small don't ask.

Summer

Answer 9

tacky. Don't ask.

Answer 10

I think it's pretty rude. I've got a carat and a half and I'm always appalled that someone would go "How big is that?", especially if I barely know them. If I know them well then I don't mind too much.

Answer 11

Yes, it's very rude and tacky to ask.  Besides, if you know anything about diamonds, (if it's even a real diamond!!!)  it's not the size that matters but the quality of the stone.