What is the right amount to spend on an engagement ring?

Question

What is the right amount to spend on an engagement ring?

Answer 1

It depends on what you can afford?  But not super cheap like one guy I know.  His fiancee ended up paying for her own engagement and wedding rings. Then after 7 years together she informed him that it was time for a REAL  Set.  She didn"t ask for a particular set  but he got her a nice set for

$700.  But now they are seperating and he knows and she knows that selling them is not going to make a big profit.So whatever you decide there is nice and there is plain ridiculous.  Don't go overboard and in debt.  She should love u for u not how much money you spend on her>  Good luck , chap!

Answer 2

If you are looking from a guy's prospective, a couple hundred dollars.  If you are looking from a girl's prospective, $20,000.  You give them the engagement ring, they break up, you are out the money.  I have seen it happen over and over again.

I would give my girl a cheaper ring and see what she does.  If she complains about it, drop her.  She will complain her whole life.  If she really appreciates it and appreciates you asking her to marry you, then after a short time, I would buy a really great ring and hold on to her for the rest of your life.

Answer 3

it is traditional to spend between 1 to 3 of your pay checks.

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Answer 4

There is no right amount, but it is more based on what you can truly afford.

Answer 5

Traditionally 3 months wages but don't forget you will have a wedding to pay for also.

Answer 6

The ring should cost no more than 1 months salary.  

The "How much do you love her" comment is stupid - if she loves him, she'd be willing to get married with a gold band.

It also depends on taste - I am petite and like small jewelry - so my husband lucked out.

Answer 7

The ring I really liked cost $750. The ring I pointed out to him, and was actually 'expecting' cost $350.

I didn't get either.... Actually, the ring he got was a LOT more than I was expecting (or even wanted), and I was quite upset that he spent so much money on a piece of jewelry.....

That is, until he told me the most romantic thing ever:

"I picked this ring because when I saw it, it reminded me of you: simple, elegant and beautiful...."

With a line like that I would have accepted a twist tie!

I'm so happy I married that man!

The important thing is for you to pick something that screams "perfect" to you..... Once she sees the amount of effort (not money) you put into picking out the right ring for her, she'll treasure it forever.

And if she doesn't, then she's a materialistic witch that doesn't deserve your love

Answer 8

They used to say the rule was a few month' s salary.  Now it's usually spend whatever you can afford to.  Take her jewelry shopping and see what she likes, then try to find a similar style within your budget.  Make sure you set the budget and don't go broke trying to please her!

Answer 9

the 2 month salary rule is waaaaay old. it was developed a long time ago when men didn't make nearly as much money as they do now. nowadays they say men should spend a 2 week to a one month paycheck. most commonly men spend around $1,000.

Answer 10

Okay, don't spend half your income, or believe the "how much you lover her" comment. Buy something thats you. Don't make it fake, I mean, if you make 300$ a week dont go and buy a 3,000 ring. Don't buy something that's going to put you in debt when your about to start a life together and are going to need that money for real things. Buy a ring that you can afford. My fiance bought me a 1/4 carat diamond ring. And i wouldnt trade it for anything in the world. Don't base your marriage on money, base it on you and your future wife.

Answer 11

2-3months pay. ithink

Answer 12

depends how much u love the person. Anywhere between $50 and idk how high it goes but there. It also depends on ur budget.

Answer 13

There shouldn't be a specified amount for a ring.  You spend what you can afford.  The ring is only a symbol.  The amount of your LOVE is what's important.  Anyone that puts a specified amount or diamond size on a ring should raise some red flags.  Would they say no if it was too small?

Answer 14

My ring that I'd like is $3500. We have no debts and a fair amount of spare income so we can afford it.

We don't yet have a mortgage or children so that's why we can afford it, but we're certainly not rich.

I would be happy with a ring if it cost half that much, as long as it was something he picked because he liked it and thought i would like it, not because it was the cheapest option he could get away with.

A marriage really isn't about the material stuff and while I love the ring I am hoping to get, I'd marry him without it.

Answer 15

Whatever you can afford. Your fiancee should love you for you not the amount of cash coming out of your wallet.

Personally I find the whole discussion of price a tad distasteful and more than a little insulting. I get married in november and I am marrying for Love, not because of how much my ring cost.

Answer 16

Find out what her tastes are and go from there. I wouldn't spend more than a quarter of my yearly income though. If she loves you the price of the ring won't matter to her. Good luck.

Answer 17

The golden rule is 3 months salary.

BUT  its up to your girl. Go shopping, get an idea of what she likes.

There are so many different stones,and cuts that she may want to pick it out herself.

Don't let her shop by price, tell her it doesn't matter and she should tell you what she likes by the look of it on her hand.

The first few i picked out were huge, then i tried them on and said "my hands look too small for that"

Answer 18

no matter how much u spend on the ring the most impotent thing is love if she love u she will be happy with every thing u give her no matter how much it cost u :)

best wishes

Answer 19

The diamond industry suggests "two to three months' worth of the groom's salary" - but this is not reasonable for most people. The real answer is "whatever you can comfortably afford." Even if your fiancee has extravagant taste in jewelry, it isn't worth going to debt over a ring as you begin your lives together.

Answer 20

no more than 3000