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How much should I be looking to spend for an engagement ring?
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:19 am
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:19 am
Is $6K normal?
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Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:21 am to Arthur Bach
Buy online. You can build exactly what you are looking for and it will be Cheaper than local shops
This post was edited on 9/22/25 at 8:21 am
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:21 am to Arthur Bach
How much can you reasonably afford? I was lucky and got an old cut family diamond that I was able to repurpose, but my now wife laughed when I asked if she cared about lab vs actual diamonds for the rest of it. She didn't care, as marriage isn't about that. All told, I was out about 3k for both rings combined and spent less than 3.5k for our wedding weekend.
I know there's a lot of cynicism out there about marriage, but I am happy I did it. I've been with my wife for close to 5 years now, and I can't imagine a life without her. We are a team, and she's my best friend. I've been struggling lately, and she has been there to keep shite together while I figure it out.
Big thing is marriage is a marathon, and the wedding is usually a mile in at best. Make sure to marry the right one.
I know there's a lot of cynicism out there about marriage, but I am happy I did it. I've been with my wife for close to 5 years now, and I can't imagine a life without her. We are a team, and she's my best friend. I've been struggling lately, and she has been there to keep shite together while I figure it out.
Big thing is marriage is a marathon, and the wedding is usually a mile in at best. Make sure to marry the right one.
This post was edited on 9/22/25 at 8:27 am
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:22 am to Arthur Bach
$0
This post was edited on 9/22/25 at 8:23 am
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:24 am to Arthur Bach
I told my husband to get mine used. Paid like half what it would’ve cost new—it’s an antique platinum and diamond piece and I love it.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:25 am to Arthur Bach
as least as possible.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:25 am to Arthur Bach
Genuine diamelles are much cheaper and she won't know the difference.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:26 am to Arthur Bach
Its kind of like asking how much should you spend on a honeymoom or vehicle?
SO many individual factors should go into that decision.
My only advice is not not begin an engagement or marriage based off what works for others. Talk to your family. Talk to a financial advisor. Talk to her family. Think about what sets you and her up for happiness well beyond the engagement.
That being said, buying a ring you can add to over the years is always a good move when your budget starting out isn't what you plan on it being for years to come. You'll want to add a band (at least on one side) at some point. Then you can add a band on the other side. Possibly change the setting for a bigger center stone if you want, etc.
Do not overspend just to try and make her or other people you know happy.
SO many individual factors should go into that decision.
My only advice is not not begin an engagement or marriage based off what works for others. Talk to your family. Talk to a financial advisor. Talk to her family. Think about what sets you and her up for happiness well beyond the engagement.
That being said, buying a ring you can add to over the years is always a good move when your budget starting out isn't what you plan on it being for years to come. You'll want to add a band (at least on one side) at some point. Then you can add a band on the other side. Possibly change the setting for a bigger center stone if you want, etc.
Do not overspend just to try and make her or other people you know happy.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:26 am to Arthur Bach
The whole engagement ring thing is ridiculous. You can buy a 3 carat mossianite for a few hundred bucks. 99% of people can’t tell the difference.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:26 am to Arthur Bach
3 months salary
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:27 am to Arthur Bach
You’ll never have to tell anybody what you spent, so keep that in mind.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:27 am to Arthur Bach
Depends on your salary
Get lab grown
Get lab grown
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:28 am to Arthur Bach
quote:
Is $6K normal?
Yes
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:28 am to Jcorye1
quote:
How much can you reasonably afford?
I can afford $6K. Tough bullet, but they will let me pay $1K every 2 weeks.
Backstory:
She lost her debit card, while waiting for it, her Spotify lapsed. So she started listening to the radio. Radio has a contest and she decided on a whim to enter it. She won a 1.25 diamond ring. The jeweler said they’d work with me on an upgrade. So at the end of the day, I’ll spend $6K.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:29 am to Arthur Bach
Depends on you’re situation
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:29 am to TheHarahanian
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You’ll never have to tell anybody what you spent, so keep that in mind.
Well, you want / need it appraised for insurance so unless you plan on keeping that a secret, at least she will know.
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:32 am to Arthur Bach
x3 your annual salary according to Michael Scott
Posted on 9/22/25 at 8:33 am to Arthur Bach
Half of what you drop a retainer on a divorce lawyer is my rule of thumb.
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