GUYS: HOW MUCH WOUND U SPEND ON A RING

There is not a set amount. Choose a ring you like within a range you can afford. Simple as that.

I'd rather spend the money on a down payment on a home but you can find a decent 1.5ct princess cut for under $3000

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I'm married to my 2nd hubby... 1st hubby spent $1800 on a diamond solitaire ring that I kept after our divorce... 2nd hubby got to trade in my first hubby's ring for $2500 and got a $5k engagement ring for me for only $2500. He only spent that though after saving up for it.

There is a very old tradition that has been around as long as the idea of wedding rings themselves that the man must spend 3 months salary on a wedding ring. I feel, however, that this is an outdated tradition that is unrealistic in today's day and age because back then it was relatively easy for a man to get a job that pays enough money to support a family with no additional income. Changes in the economy (cost of living vs. income) mean that a much smaller portion of the population will be able to get a job that can pay that kind of money.

If your fiancé is going to save make it for your future together, a deposit on a house or something.

My engagement ring was £99 and my wedding ring was £11.25. We started the way we meant to go on and as a result we will be 17 years happily married this year, plenty of cross words but never over money. I'd rather spend lots of money on a fantastic holiday creating memories or a home for our family.

I should say he's not a total cheapskate, this Christmas he did surprise me with the type of ring I've always wanted, but true to form he got it on sale!

I would definitely go with a really inexpensive ring and then upgrade on an anniversary like someone else said.

Society has made us all believe we need to run out and spend two months salary or more on a ring - it's laughable. Spend that money on your time together, do not go in debt - it doesn't mean you love each other less if you have smaller rings. There are a ton of divorces out there had gigantic wings and wedding receptions. None of that matters IMO, be with someone you love and care for regardless. The only people who make out on big extravagant rings are the jewelers.

buy what you can afford in cash comfortably. it's not a good idea to go into debt over a ring that can be upgraded in the future. weddings are expensive as it is. if you commit to be together forever then the extra fancy ring can wait until complete financial security is achieved.

Amen! It's not about money anyway... something you're both happy with now and later... huge payment book shows up in the mail 30 days later, you're not going to be a happy with it. On a side note, I'm very sentimental and would never trade my ring for the world. For some guys it's a pride thing they will never get over. It really does have to be right for both of you though. Also, size does not have to mean huge cost. There are many options. Just more food for thought.... I plan to hand my ring down to my children some day and I wanted something that would be special. It didn't impact the cost, but it was something we talked about. With that said my engagement ring cost about $3500- way under the 3 month salary and it's absolutely amazing.

My husband didnt spend the three months salary as is the typical rule. I said it was a waste for something that is to be worn everyday and I also got a wedding set vs just an engagement ring since we decided it was a better value. Grand total we spent somewhere in the neighborhood of 5k.

I think you should sit down & figure out how much you can comfortably afford without going into debt & then start shopping the pawn shops & ebay until you find one you like.

I love my rings. The entire set together probably cost about $1200. It was 20 years ago so I don't remember the exact cost. At the time it was a lot of money for us & we were paying on it every month for a while until it was paid off. I used to wear it every day. Then I got pregnant & couldn't wear it because it was too small. Had the baby & could wear it again, but didn't because I didn't want to scratch the baby. Since I had 4 kids pretty close together, I went for a long time not wearing it at all. I just bought a plain gold band & wore it instead because someone said something rude to me when I was pushing my daughter around in a stroller at a wedding show (my sister was planning her wedding)--something about putting the cart in front of the horse . Then I got too fat to wear it, so again it sat in the box. I finally had it sized up & wore it for a while. Now I've lost a bunch of weight & it's too big. I don't wear it very often because it slides around on my finger & I have to wear the plain band in front of it or it will go flying off. My point is that marriage is not about the ring & in the long run it doesn't really mean that much so don't put yourself in a bad position financially.

I used to work in the jewelry business. And what I learned was that there are beautiful rings at every price. Get something beautiful and practical, and know that there will be many anniversaries to add to that if lots of bling is what is important to you.

And, you might find this hard to believe, but after all the jewery I've created, touched and owned over the years, the sterling silver Claddagh ring my husband bought for me at a festival on St. Patrick's Day the first year we were dating cost probably $25, but it means more to me than any other piece of jewelry I own!

Best of luck!

I found the best value, and spent two weeks gross salary on it. It's just a ring.

As much as the ring you want costs - you have to wear it the rest of your life!
Of course something you like within reason.

Three months salary IS the general rule. That's why you save for a ring. This also provides the prospective groom to really think about his decision and the selection.

Exactly.