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Old 08-18-2012, 01:19 AM  
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Engagement ring Advice?
Many hardened veterans on the board, could use a quick rundown of some lessons learned and friendly advice.

New Year's time frame is when I'm going to need to have the ring. My budget is flexible, preferably under 4k.

I've partnered with her best friend to steer me in the right direction, and apparently she has had her heart set on a specific ring from chain jewelry store that is like 2.1k

Is it really that simple? You just buy the one that she tells her best friend she wants? Pretty sure this is a trap.

I think I'd like to support a locally owned store rather than a chain, but it really comes down to whatever makes her happy.
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Old 08-18-2012, 04:36 PM   #91
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The talks with my girlfriend have centered around her getting a nice ring (2-4k), us forgoing a wedding and using a few k to take a nice trip somewhere. Neither one of us can see dropping so much money on one day, when money can be saved for all the other enjoyment one can have in life or purchases like a house/car. Getting in debt for one day is just silly.
Congratulations on alienating your future in-laws.

"That no good son of a bitch wouldn't even give my daughter a proper wedding!"
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Old 08-18-2012, 04:40 PM   #92
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Congratulations on alienating your future in-laws.

"That no good son of a bitch wouldn't even give my daughter a proper wedding!"


Both our families are pretty understanding about it and don't see a problem with it. We could even pay for plane tickets for them to come down here at separate times to see us and actually get to spend more time with us to celebrate our marriage. I am coming out of grad school with a good amount of debt so they both think we are being pretty smart about it even though I do make decent money for a new grad.

Still, have too see if the girlfriend actually feels the same way when the time comes. Damn women change their minds too much!
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Old 08-18-2012, 04:44 PM   #93
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You don't need money to have a wedding. On My Name Is Earl, Joy and Crabman just got married at the city park and the reception was at a pizza buffet. It was lovely
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Old 08-18-2012, 04:54 PM   #94
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When we were ring shopping my future wife would say, that one is pretty, that one is ugly, that one is awesome, this one is awful.

They all looked the same to me so I let her pick it out. She chose one a lot cheaper than I would have picked.
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Old 08-18-2012, 05:14 PM   #95
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This thread reminded me how much I love my wife and I think I'll get her her another ring now...near 40 years married. Anyone know if they make some kind of really fancy twist-ties?
If you just got a gold band at first they make rings with diamonds that go with a plain band.

In fact, every 'non-wealthy' person should just start with plain gold band with a nice inscription. Then after 10-15 years, if you haven't divorced, you can buy the diamond part of the ring to go with it. You should know what you can afford by then and not have such an "impress" pressure thing going on.
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Old 08-18-2012, 05:18 PM   #96
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Old 08-18-2012, 05:45 PM   #97
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do not buy a diamond without a certficate. Period.

When plunking down that kind of cash for a diamond, you better know what you're getting.

Try places like GIA, Blue Nile, etc.....you can learn enough to ask the right questions and make sure you get what you're paying for.
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Old 08-18-2012, 05:56 PM   #98
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If you let the diamond industry think for you, then yes.
I'd be more than willing to spend that much on the woman I love. You just cheap.
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My wife picked it out then I left it the counter ounce we got home, I pretended to work on her her truck till she found it, about 10 minutes.
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Old 08-18-2012, 07:24 PM   #100
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Congratulations on alienating your future in-laws.

"That no good son of a bitch wouldn't even give my daughter a proper wedding!"
Since when is it the grooms responsibility to pay for the wedding? **** that - it's all on pops!
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Old 08-18-2012, 08:14 PM   #101
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Since when is it the grooms responsibility to pay for the wedding? **** that - it's all on pops!
we paid for our entire weding ourselves. her family wasn't in a position to help much.
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Old 08-18-2012, 10:11 PM   #103
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Engagement rings are the worst problem that American men face. There's no winning - you're either a cheapskate or a fool.
You forgot or unmarried, 10 times over married.
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Old 08-18-2012, 10:31 PM   #104
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Engagement rings are the worst problem that American men face. There's no winning - you're either a cheapskate or a fool.
I don't think it's too bad. It just has to be comparable to other big purchases you make. If you buy your girl a $1000 ring then turn around and buy a $2000 tv then you're going to be in trouble.
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I just don't understand the point of an expensive ring. Some fake rings cost $250 and look better than some 4k real one. Makes absolutely no sense to me, it serves no practical purpose to buy an expensive one
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