I guess im one of the luckier guys here. The engagement ring i got for my fiancee was a $6 walmart one and she helped pick it herself! And to top that she wears it all the time and loves it because of what it symbolizes.
I think the whole expensive diamond engagement ring business is BS. Girls who demand it are gold diggers and men who give it are idiots. If someone is concerned so much with your financial reach then let that someone to find someone else. Because lets face it, money is not forever, and neither is a Diamond. Only deep love and Religion survive any and all calamities if build upon the right foundations.
Now if only i can convince her to have a small wedding :) But somehow i dont think either of our parents are ever gonna except that hehe :)
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**No woman would say no to diamonds*, and no matter what we claim none of us would mind a nice rock, preferably one that's princess cut, four carats, D-grade and has a WS1 clarity.
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I would! If I want I can get any type of diamond jewelry at a wholesale price but the thing is I don't like colorless rocks plus the nightmere of losing a 4-carat-princess cut diamond ring is enough for me to stay away from such expensive gifts. I only accept gifts that I can afford to lose. :D
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I guess im one of the luckier guys here. The engagement ring i got for my fiancee was a $6 walmart one and she helped pick it herself! And to top that she wears it all the time and loves it because of what it symbolizes.
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I guess im one of the luckier guys here. The engagement ring i got for my fiancee was a $6 walmart one and she helped pick it herself! And to top that she wears it all the time and loves it because of what it symbolizes.
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That's actually very romantic. I don't know what a Walmart ring would symbolize for you, but then again every couple has a history and what not, so yeah. See, the only thing that could beat a huge rock would have to be something done with class, something with feeling, something that maybe proves that my husband-to-be isn't a total moron. (I don't have one yet so I'm allowed to call him that.) For instance, thread from the shirt he wore the first time he saw me, etc etc.
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I only accept gifts that I can afford to lose.
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I lose everything. I can't afford to not accept anything.
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That's actually very romantic. I don't know what a Walmart ring would symbolize for you, but then again every couple has a history and what not, so yeah. See, the only thing that could beat a huge rock would have to be something done with class, something with feeling, something that maybe proves that my husband-to-be isn't a total moron. (I don't have one yet so I'm allowed to call him that.) For instance, thread from the shirt he wore the first time he saw me, etc etc.
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Walmart or a ring from walmart didnt symbolize anything except having the ring on her finger symbolizes our bond and our love. Thats why she loves it. It doesnt matter to her that the ring doesnt cost a fortune or any such BS.
I honestly dont get why some women make such a big fuss over a stone.
if a solitaire was some sign of lhow everlasting and strong the love is, we would not have tons of divorces here in US..seems like a diamond is forever, but the marriage is not.
You realize I did not say the rock proves whether or not the guy is a moron, what I said was that if he was able to do something with class & feeling (maybe I should’ve said “creative” - I did provide the example of the thread from his shirt, or maybe the stem of a wildflower, whatever) it would prove he isn’t a moron, and that would be more valuable than a huge rock. EKZCUZ MY POR INGLIS.
Giving the rock proves nothing besides his wealth and generosity, or in the cases of people who can’t really afford it, their lack of intelligence.
Don't know about why such importance is given to material things, but do know that the society in pk sometimes really sux!
My husband gave me his cute ring, its a simple gold ring, I love it really very much, but I think that at first some people looked at the value of the ring, its pity, such a thing doesnt have a value for me, its the feeling attached to it, the love and care it reminds me of when I look at it, for me in such sense its priceless. I wonder why some people still look for price values in things which are not meant to be.
My view is that money is better spent elsewhere. However, people have a right to spend it on whatever they want, as they will be responsible for their choice.
I dont wear jewelry at all, so I would tell my hubby to never buy me jewelry if he can help it.
I may just be a bit crazy, but if a man spent two months salary on a ring for me, it would make me extremely nervous! :) I mean, if he wastes that kind of money on a piece of jewelry, it would make me think "is he wasteful? Is he boastful? Is he going to put me in the poor house because of these spending habits?" I do not find any of these qualities favorable for marriage.
Like I said, maybe that is just me. Once I become engaged, of course a ring would be nice. But how about something that reflects more the nature of our relationship? Something more original would be nice.
My friend's brother was recently engaged to a very picky young lady. He should have bought her a mood ring;)
This whole solitaire business is so western. Who cares abt jewelry and solitaires? Honestly, any girl, or most girls I know, like to wear jewelry etc and would be happy abt the ring but it wouldn't be the everlasting thing. What would be everlasting is sincerity and devotion to the relationship.
Well, I say if a girl starts to specify color, cut clarity etc, a smart man should RUN! An engagement ring isnt necessary but its a gift of promise, nothing more. Whether its tin or gold, diamond or not shouldnt matter one whit. A girl who wants the big rock to show off is superficial. Anyway, isnt that kind of money best spent elsewhere? Like on a nice place to live or things the couple will need or want or maybe even the type of honeymoon whose memories will become the fondest of memories of a lifetime? Its not like the ring will appreciate in value, its a poor investment as resale value is really bad. If a big rock is what you're both into, thats fine but I just fail to see the fun in it.
