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Nov 28, 2018 6:47 PM
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JoshDavis1986
Spent equiv of $23,000 on my wife’s engagement ring ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
ilovecake
Statistically the more expensive the engagement ring or wedding, the higher likelihood of divorce. Godspeed.
dirtyward420
I spent $300 on an engagement ring last year, good thing it was only $300 because she left me in August
frostybox
Well sorry about that, if that is important to you, you can do it down the road for an anniversary with the right one.
imbatman58
Maybe she left because the ring was only 300? Either way...who needs her?
dirtyward420
She didn't know the price of it, still doesn't, she thinks it cost thousands
imbatman58
sorry she left regardless. that' shit
Sar666
I could have bought a lot of drugs with all that money
R0cita
Amen
Sendthecanadiannudes
I did buy a lot of drugs with that money!
AloneInTheLight
This guy gets it.
CodeBrownHero
For the first year my wife opted for a $8 ring from Old Navy so we could travel for a month on our honeymoon.
firsttimebekind
She's a keeper.
TheBadColor
And for the second year?
CodeBrownHero
$1200 replica with gold and real stones
sagenomos
He shouldn't spend more on his gaming system than he spent on the ring, though.
Eruzatide
Seriously. If I’m going to be wearing this ring for the rest of my life it should be at least somewhat of an investment.
TheJDizzle
Spent an entire summer's wages on a ring. We've grown up. It's not important anymore. Plus now there are FOSSIL RINGS AND METEOR RINGS!!
Exousa
AND RINGS THAT GLOW IN THE DARK!! God I want a Patrick Adair designs ring
TheJDizzle
Yeah yeah yeah!
ITalkAboutGoats
Which are also hella expensive
Zahnradfee
But at least they are worth it!
ITalkAboutGoats
lol yes
TheJDizzle
Yeah but they're FOSSILS!
LittleMsSparkles
But it is pretty kick ass when the love of your life opens up that box to your dream ring... just saying.
IMasterbateToFurries
I bought a ring online for $25. She loved it.
Tarmaccian
Paid <$200 for mine, and it was literally exactly what she asked for (14K Claddagh w/ amethyst). Local jeweler, old stock.
Treblaine
bigb401
Is that?
AKasteer
What matters is your intention to give. Stay happy! ?
scatcatt
And not making her skin turn green from cheap metals. You get something that doesn't tarnish and you're all g.
Cheomesh
My wife's was $6 with shipping. Still has it years later.
Camelspotting
Plus $3000 shipping
suomynonA
Ahh, ebay, of course
Nickelbackfat
I’ve worked in the jewelry industry for nearly 15 years. Very, very few females have come in with that attitude. They’re more worried /1
MeezerStandardTime
Thank you for adding an experience voice to this discussion! Most women I know prefer simple and classy- def not something Kim would wear!
Nickelbackfat
I am happy to lend some perspective! And I am glad that those are the kind of women you are associating with.
Nickelbackfat
About how expensive things are and don’t want to overspend. Maybe it’s just where I live. Glad I didn’t have to deal with entitled bitches.
Nickelbackfat
LA film crew came to our shop once for a bit tv scene. Crew asked if girls want a ring like Kim K. Told him no one here cares about her ring
HsuDoNihm
There's a reason the LA crew asked that. LA has a disproportionate number of people who associate money with self-worth. Not everyone.
Nickelbackfat
Yeah he was a little surprised that we don’t worship the Kardashians.
HsuDoNihm
I'm thinking LA = Los Angeles, not Louisiana. If I'm way off, feel free to point and laugh.
Nickelbackfat
Los Angeles indeed!
spookyactionatadistance
I have never met such women nor heard about them irl. Only on TV and Internet. The only person I know who bragged about ring is my gay dad.
AlpineCecco
I used to work with several. One actually said no because the ring was too small “and I know what he makes”. Honestly I had no response.
spookyactionatadistance
Well if that is true then he dodged a bullet. Or maybe she didn't want to marry him.
AlpineCecco
He dodged a bullet for sure.
sagenomos
But the ring should be more expensive than any one piece of jewelry he bought for an ex-girlfriend. Fair?
MeezerStandardTime
I don't think I know anyone who would think that.
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
I proposed on a beach with a shell that had a hole in the middle. She said yes :)
downvoteacct
I proposed with an old aluminum can pull tab, she said yes and we’ve been married 37 years now, she still has the pull tab in a special plac
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
That's awesome
reduglie
Congratulations! One question: How do you communicate while the Sea Witch has her voice?
reduglie
Also, how dumb do you feel now wanting to be part of our world?
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
TheJDizzle
Baller level shit right there.
SinisterBathtub
for fuckin real
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
TheJDizzle
Well done and congratulations! We just hit 10 last August
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
Aww nice. Congrats to you guys too
Absurdest
Adoragoals*
Absurdest
That's so fricken cute y'all are adorable!
MrFlibbleIsVeryCross
amareis
The real trick is how you propose, 'cause that counts. Also the following years. Keep dating.
Gantzz321
use to be security for the women if something happened to the husband
fuhsmc
I just took her to various jewelry shops and she pointed out what she liked, and I selected accordingly.
GeminiSprk
Don't forget that engagement rings were invented in the 30's by the De Beers diamond corporation to sell more diamonds.
Lumerie
Not engagement rings per se, those have been around for centuries. De Beers popularized diamond rings.
rshini
before then, Emeralds were popular because they symbolize truth/eternity, and Rubies for Passion.
twfeline
Came here to say that. My grandmother had a ruby and an emerald ring. No diamonds.
rshini
Lot of Victorian rings were in the shape of snakes for the whole eternity thing.
nibbley
the ring represents financial stability, and a promise of such. let's not pretend marriage doesn't involve a contract.
giitsok
For fuck sakes. at this age in my life I would be happy with those 20 dollar silicon rings from someone who loves me
DemureGirl
I got engaged this year and honestly he could have given me a ring pop. The ring he got isn't flashy or big but it is *me*
KRicci
Right? My boyfriend could give me one of the Taco Bell sauce packets that says "marry me" and I'd agree
curlyfry11
So long as it’s watermelon and he replaces it frequently, I would also accept ringpops.
AngryGroundhog
This seems like a thing a bunch of dudes would nod their heads to and upvote despite this having never actually happened.
sicsided
It happens but probably way more rare than it's made out to be. The couple I know where she said that was really into herself.
lactatingbulge
Its more like they are worried bc it's something they'll have to wear for the rest of their life& dont want their finger to be forever green
HighlandPotatoe
It's why my hubby got me platinum instead of white gold. White gold needs maintenance and recoating. Our wedding bands were silver.
Cheomesh
My wife's $6 engagement ring was steel. No green there.
PassionateIndifference
I want a girl that realizes they are a complete scam. You bought an artificially scarce rock with shit resale value.
mursursburg
Imo, the upside diamonds is that they are legit hardy for daily wear, and they go with everything since they're colorless.
ilovecake
I’m fine with a gemstone center stone or even Lab created
MsOtterL
I specifically asked for an aquamarine vs a diamond! We do exist!
Halzjones
Hi yes hello!
DasDovian
I would just prefer it not to look like bargain bin,gaudy Halloween jewelry. I think that's reasonable.
DelightfullyOdd
Mine says if I bought her anything costing more than 3k she'd say "no."
rbudrick
Mine said that shit too and absolutely loves the far more expensive one she ended up with.
kittybuttwiggle
That's a slick way of asking for a 3k ring.
DelightfullyOdd
Ha, she asked for a $100 one, but I told her I'd splurge a little.
DrShakyHands
My fiance did the same, dropped 300 for silver with a princess cut garnet
firsttimebekind
Bye Felicia! (I'm a chick).
lookingOknaked
My girlfriend said she will marry me with a stainless steel ring she found on AliExpress for a buck an a half. Now I can't act broke. :P
cfw4x4
$300 for the engagement and wedding ring here. My first ring was $180, my daily is $8, I buy those in bulk.
cfw4x4
I proposed with a onion rings from Burger king, so I spend maybe $0.15 still sometimes recreate the proposal. Still get woots, and cheer.
Stickonstars
We bought mine together at an antique store while visiting my home town. It was 25$, its unique and has a history, and I fucking love it.
1deejay
Mine picked a wedding ring from Walmart.
flanderspigeonmurderer
We got our wedding rings from a cheap catalogue and mine triggered nickel allergy so I can’t wear it :-/
randomgibberish
That's still a lot O.o
ruferto
"will you marry me?" ... "hold on i gotta phone an expert.... my buddy says he can do 3.50... OK sure"
stresstwig
as a hick who doesn't really wear jewelry, i understand the sentiment.
omgwtfhuh
I'd limit it at $300 max. Even better get something pretty from a craft fair, thrift shop, or grab some wire and stone beads and make one.
Rhubarbara
I have an ornate silver band created by an artist. $70, and married 22 years.
c00lbeans69
I said that I didn't want a ring. I wanted us to put the money towards something we both can enjoy, since it is a partnership
bluemofia
Same. So we bought a Naginata. It's great.
giraffeflapjack
That’s the same for me :) same with “big wedding”, rather put it down on a house!
DracoSicarius
Maybe you could get rings for each other
Andrizzle0159
Then buy each other the rings, a physical symbol for the partnership is always great when apart
skribbly
Same. Money going towards our honeymoon.
FierceRains
Anything more than 3k proves you’re an idiot, unless you are loaded...
R0cita
Yeeees!
DukeOfChutney608
one of my sisters friends made her husband take back the ring cuz she "didnt like it"
990429075
Idk, if I'm going to wear it for the rest of my life I want to like it. I'm not gonna fault someone for that unless there's more to it.
DukeOfChutney608
you accept the fucking ring. dont be a twat
ilovecake
Why should you be forced to wear something for the rest of your life you do not like?
Needlemind
Says the twat.
990429075
No you have an open discussion beforehand so that both people are happy. That's how to not be a "twat".
MistressLyda
3k dollars? NOK would make sense, sort of, but USD would be a lot.
morelikeconsham
Pretty normal engagement ring, actually. The diamond is the bulk of the cost - go for a different stone and you can get something
morelikeconsham
spectacular for a much lower cost.
DelightfullyOdd
It is, but I mean I've spent more than that on stuff I want, so to me its something nice I can afford to do for her.
MistressLyda
Yeah, I understand it.It just "files" similar to me as luxury phones. Cool gadgets, but not worth it, for me. Good luck with the marriage :)
DelightfullyOdd
Haha, thanks, its gonna be a minute before we actually make anything official. Got some stuff we want figured out before I pop the question.
DelightfullyOdd
I should specify it's all just logistical crap, not between us...
SlyeSylvester
My now mil gave me my now wife’s grandmothers ring... that worked well.
ThatDudeOverThereYeahHimNoNotHimTheOtherOneYesThatOne
LOL get away from people like that.... i have not ever met a person who talked about a wedding ring, less so the $, maybe its Canada eh
MeezerStandardTime
Few people want big, flashy, super-expensive rings. But those are the people who talk about them the most, and post about it on socialmedia!
ITalkAboutGoats
Unless they got a good deal on it. People talk about that.
ICanHasJava
Do some women really do this? I've never heard anyone talk about engagement rings like that. I've heard more people say they don't care.
ilovecake
A friend of mine talked about it. She is hellbent on a ring from Tiffany. She told me the prices and stuff and right now she has a “starter”
ilovecake
Engagement ring that will be traded in eventually to get her the Tiffany ring. Because she wants the Tiffany ring so much she hasn’t
ilovecake
Shown off her engagement ring to others or online. I think it’s super weird to be so determined to have a label.
ICanHasJava
Yeah, I don't understand it at all. But why not just buy the ring for herself then instead of hanging her relationship on it? That's so sad.
ilovecake
I honestly have no idea. The one she wants costs thousands and thousands of dollars, and she just *HAS* to have Tiffany. I asked her why,
gingersaurousrex
Fun fact that I recently discussed with my bf. You can buy a ring with white lab grown saphires instead of diamonds for a tiny fraction of
ITalkAboutGoats
I got a heart cut ruby in white gold for under 100. Still love the ring, and the dude and I split longer ago
ILoveTomHiddleston
Rubies are mesmerising. I often wish to own one.
gingersaurousrex
the price of a regular ring. And they're almost indistinguishable from the diamond versions. That's what I wanna do. The ring doesn't matter
Turkishtime04
More than almost, they often fool jewelers. Also $8-$10 per carat, vs $2500-$16000 per carat increasing on an upward sliding scale.
JetSkiJeff
If she is worried about the cost, then she’s not worth it.
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MisterD90
Best!
Eldibs
This also goes for the cost/size of the wedding.
MOTHERFUCKINGVIRGINMARY
I would argue that the event supposed to be the best day of their lives should be more important than the ring
GoodNewsCigaretteJuice
If the wedding is the best day... I’m not sure I want to get married because it would be all down hill from there
lukebrasi
Before I proposed to my wife she told me she’d probably leave me if I was stupid enough to spend loads on an engagement ring. I lucked out!
loneclonepie
Unless she's worried it costs too much. Financial soundness for the win. And if its pricey, insure that bad boy.
jcod
If I ever get married, I am going to make the ring. If she doesn't appreciate the effort of that, I'll be better off leaving
GoDownToTheStoreGetSomeViagraAndItllHelpYouGoFYourself
Correct.
1010001010101
I’ve had three guys propose to me with three plastic rings. Said yes to one, but told him I wanted something that lasts a bit longer
stresstwig
i know a couple who got engaged with a ringpop. :D
Bobnotch
Agreed.
TF2215
Tried telling my buddy that. She actually denied the engagement at first because it didn't cost enough according to her family
HenryLongfellowIII
Pro tip: Always take the ring for a professional appraisal before accepting.
peterbozeman
Blech
margaretolson
Ugh
Rodrak
but what if shes worried youve spent too much putting you both into unreasonable debt
AllForFee
The first thing I asked my ex was 'where did you get the money??' The rest was irrelevant.
JetSkiJeff
I figured people would take it the wrong way. If she demands an expensive ring, run.
redhandfilms
My wife suggested a max. I bought a vintage ring, put my grandma’s diamond in it, had it resized & made a matching wedding band for < $500.
ZanarkandAbes
That's what I told my GF. I make enough but money isn't just floating around. I asked her: Do you want a ring...
ZanarkandAbes
Or an extra week of vacation, or a down-payment on a new car, or house, or savings, or literally anything else that's much better
margaretolson
I got a ring. But it didn't cost a crazy amount cause I want the other stuff more
coffeeforone
What did she pick?
supercalifrajelisticexpealidocious
Asking the real questions.
OrC23
his best friend.
ZanarkandAbes
She said she'd still prefer a ring.
StaciesDad
The road.
Treblaine
Get jewellery of inherently low value materials where the value is in craftsmanship... then it'll never be melted down for scrap value.
Treblaine
So things like those intricately engraved titanium rings. Those literally aren't worth the energy even trying to melt them down!
MeezerStandardTime
My niece just got engaged. Her engagement ring is the one her fiance made for a class project in high school!