How Much Would/Did You Pay For An Engagement Ring?

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pigoo said:
What do you mean by a "new ring"? Are you talking about upgrading her old/original engagement ring?

If so...IMHO...upgrading an engagement ring would be wrong...and I would hope that she would feel that way as well. The original engagement ring is the original ring you proposed to her with. So it's a sentimental sort of thing.

If someone is only 18 when they get married they usually can't get a BIG $$$ ring. If someone is 50 years old when they get married...then a much more $$$ can be purchased.
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it would be a new ring altogether. she lost her wedding band early on in the marriage. so we got her a new one which she upgraded and she wears it with the engagement ring. she's asked a few times half jokingly that she wanted a new ring. she knows there are more important things so she wouldn't want us to spend the money on it. but I know she would love one

no way would I do anything to the engagement ring. no matter what, I agree with you, it's the original one and that is staying with us forever. I've personally never believed in passing down rings. nothing wrong with it of course, but imo I feel like every girl needs to get their own from their soon to be hubby

jadedreams said:
I wouldn't want a guy to buy me one over $500 at the very most, seriously there are other more important things to spend $$ on - like your home and fish tanks of course.
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my wife was like you back then. which is why I didn't spend a lot of money on one. we bought a used car with the money instead after the wedding

petspoiler said:
keep in mind, she's not a waitress, Sumo ;-)
If this is meaningful to her, and she is important to you, try to squeeze out happy giving.
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I tend to disagree with this. she isn't treated like a waitress, but I don't like the fact that society has made us believe the bigger the rock and the more money you spend, it is a measurement of how much someone means to you. therefore, the less you spend and the smaller the rock, it is parallel with how much that person means to you.

it sickens me that I would be judged based on the size of the rock. I believe in showing my love and showing how much I appreciate her with my everyday actions verses letting an item do the talking for me. the last thing my wife would want is that I bought an expensive ring out of obligation

btw, you guys are gonna tease me about the tipping thing for a long time aren't ya?
 
SumoNinja said:
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I tend to disagree with this. she isn't a waitress, but I don't like the fact that society has made us believe the bigger the rock and the more money you spend, it is a measurement of how much someone means to you. therefore, the less you spend and the smaller the rock, it is parallel with how much that person means to you.

it sickens me that I would be judged based on the size of the rock. I believe in showing my love and showing how much I appreciate her with my everyday actions verses letting an item do the talking for me
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Sumo, after all the kidding you & I did about waiter tips, thought you'd catch the humor.
I never said that what society pressures us to do is important. I said your wife is Who matters, if it matters to her personally, think about this as being for her personally. you two do, after all, seem to be having some kind of discussion about the subject.

When we were young and poor, our choice came about with the best of both worlds: female daydreams and Real Life practicality.
 
I will tease you, but it's always with a smile. you were hilarious about that.
 
I caught your humor. it was more of a general statement than towards what you said directly. what I addressed actually was a little different from what you said anyways. but I used your post to express myself

I know you guys are just teasing. I got pretty tuff skin. It's usually not too smart to take internet discussion too seriously. way too much other important things to spend the energy on. plus I can be pretty witty myself sometimes so I like making fun
 
SumoNinja said:
I caught your humor. it was more of a general statement than towards what you said directly. what I addressed actually was a little different from what you said anyways. but I used your post to express myself
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well it looks like most ppl here were willing to post details of their ring costs. I actually agree with your view. only meant that a couple should (already) be on the same page about consideration for each others' sentiments, and what it all means to them.
I don't care what other peoples values are when it comes to me and my husbands thing.
He made our wedding bands, but not engagement ring. it was antique, and so are we now. LOL.
 
savannah_az said:
Can anyone please explain to me what the point of a set is. I've racked my brain for many years and don't see why someone needs an engagement ring AND a wedding ring... Other than tradition at least.
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You've pretty much covered it other than the main point of the whole diamond business....for the jewelers to get rich and richer.
 
Impressive!...Oddball you are like that guy on that beer commercial.
 
I bet you will get a different answer from every jeweler you speak to about it.


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