Some curious questions from a "friend" who is going to propose to his girlfriend very soon about engagement rings. Any and all input is appreciated.

1) What's a good range to spend? I've heard varying formulas on how to compute the price of the ring.

2) Aside from the obvious (Tiffany's), what are good places (online or store) or brands to look at?

Thanks in advace HANers.

 

20K is a good price h: princess cut (at least 2 karat) and the band being white gold or platinum h:

btw go to your asian jewelry store.

 

platinum

 

I've always heard 3 months salary is about what you should pay.

Unless you make tons of money, I recommend NOT going to Tiffany's.

 

I know a few people that dropped about $2k on them at local places.

If that's the norm or less... my girl is getting a twist tie. h:

I can't afford $2k for a ring.

 

The norm from what I know is more than 2k by far.

 

I know people spend at least 10k for one...damn fobs and their nail shop

 

I am with you on this one........I spent a bit ( ) more than 2K on mine/my wifes. haha

On the other hand, I would say get what you can confortably afford. IMHO it is just crazy to go way beyond your means on a ring. Sure you are going to have it forever, but to put yourself in a bad way (i.e. spend to much) is not the right way to "start" a marriage. She is going to love whatever you get her - especially if it is a surprise. And you can always get a new diamond at a future point (i.e. anniversary) and make the old one into say a necklace or something like that.

Edit: I have always heard about the 2 month rule - never heard about 3 months

 

depends on your income, of course. and 3 months salary must be a new one, because everyone i know quotes 2 months. either way, it's a ridiculous amount of money to spend on a piece of metal and carbon.

 

especially since its to commit yourself to have LESS sex than you're currently getting :rofl: