Hello Liz,
Many years of tradition tells us that anywhere between two week’s pay anf one month’s pay is about
the average………but my Dad taught me a different guideline, just by asking me one question:
"Son, how much is she worth to you?" AND………that says it all.
Not much. It’s not the cost, it’s the thought and the intent to marry this chick and stay married and faithful rather than a heavy diamond rock that doesn’t actually translate to any sort of commitment.
Whatever he can afford. If he can afford only $200, then he should spend that much or less, if he can afford $25,000 and wants to spend that much then he can spend that amount or less. Honestly, if the ring is $100 or $100,000 it is still worth the same, the rest of your life with your spouse, which is more beautiful than any ring ever could be.
Well im not very old, but it depends. I would think anywhere from $950 at least to $2750 at max. I don"t know if this is any help. but if ur getting married. Congrats
I’d wear a coke can tab if it meant my boyfriend/what would then be my fiance loved me.
F spending money on something as stupid as a ring. I love my boyfriend and he loves me, I wouldn’t have him spend money on a ring when I hate jewelry lol
I’d much rather buy him something nice that he would actually like and wear.
Tradition dictates that the guy should spend no less than 2 months salary for the ring. For the average full time employee, that averages out to about $2000 to $3000. This also is ruled by a 1950′s mentality and at the time CZ diamonds or realistic looking glass gems were not available to anyone beyond the Hollywood limelight.
In today’s times and rescission, I say find the ring that you feel comfortable with, emotionally and financially. You can find gorgeous looking CZ bridal sets at places like Walmart, and Target for less than $500. The only thing I would tell you not to skimp on is the metals, especially if you will be active with the rings. Choose either steel, gold silver or tungstun and avoid ANYTHING that has "plated" in the discriptions.
Whatever you can afford and NOT go into debt! We were paying for our own wedding, so the more we spent on the ring, the less we could spend on our wedding and our wedding guests. So, we nixed the 2-3 months salary rule (which is a rule created by the people trying to get your money!) and we budgeted. Our goal was to put NOTHING on credit cards. So, if you can spend $10,000 without putting anything on a credit card, maybe that’s good for you. If not, I’d seriously think about it.
We spent $4800 on both the engagement ring and diamond band. The place we bought from allows you to upgrade your diamond and they give you what you paid for the diamond toward the price of the upgrade. Perhaps if you can’t afford the big diamond on the front end, you get what you can afford and upgrade later on!
It depends on what living situation you are in, etc. The rings we looked at cost between $1500 and $2500 for a 1 carat 3 stone ring. I think these are average prices for middle income families in the U.S. but I don’t know too much more than that.
You should really not spend more than you can afford. Some guys will look at spending 2 months of their salary. Some guys have a budget of $4,000 and no more. A nice engagement ring with a well cut 1 carat round brilliant diamond and white gold setting could be about $6000.00. There are a lot of details I left out like – type of cut, color and clarity. So you will have to study a bit more about how to buy a diamond. There are many places on line which can teach you.
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April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Hello Liz,
Many years of tradition tells us that anywhere between two week’s pay anf one month’s pay is about
the average………but my Dad taught me a different guideline, just by asking me one question:
"Son, how much is she worth to you?" AND………that says it all.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
traditionally it is two weeks salary.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Minimum: $20
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Not much. It’s not the cost, it’s the thought and the intent to marry this chick and stay married and faithful rather than a heavy diamond rock that doesn’t actually translate to any sort of commitment.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
I think I heard he should spend what he makes in a two or three month period from his job. I’m pretty sure that’s what they said.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
I think it depends on how much money he makes and how much a girl loves jewelry but I would say and average amount is probably $10,000- $12,000.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
That depends on how much he makes. I have heard that a guy should spend 2 months wages on a ring. But I could be wrong.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Whatever he can afford. If he can afford only $200, then he should spend that much or less, if he can afford $25,000 and wants to spend that much then he can spend that amount or less. Honestly, if the ring is $100 or $100,000 it is still worth the same, the rest of your life with your spouse, which is more beautiful than any ring ever could be.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
whatever he gives you and be thankful for
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Well im not very old, but it depends. I would think anywhere from $950 at least to $2750 at max. I don"t know if this is any help. but if ur getting married. Congrats
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
I’d wear a coke can tab if it meant my boyfriend/what would then be my fiance loved me.
F spending money on something as stupid as a ring. I love my boyfriend and he loves me, I wouldn’t have him spend money on a ring when I hate jewelry lol
I’d much rather buy him something nice that he would actually like and wear.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Tradition dictates that the guy should spend no less than 2 months salary for the ring. For the average full time employee, that averages out to about $2000 to $3000. This also is ruled by a 1950′s mentality and at the time CZ diamonds or realistic looking glass gems were not available to anyone beyond the Hollywood limelight.
In today’s times and rescission, I say find the ring that you feel comfortable with, emotionally and financially. You can find gorgeous looking CZ bridal sets at places like Walmart, and Target for less than $500. The only thing I would tell you not to skimp on is the metals, especially if you will be active with the rings. Choose either steel, gold silver or tungstun and avoid ANYTHING that has "plated" in the discriptions.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Whatever you can afford and NOT go into debt! We were paying for our own wedding, so the more we spent on the ring, the less we could spend on our wedding and our wedding guests. So, we nixed the 2-3 months salary rule (which is a rule created by the people trying to get your money!) and we budgeted. Our goal was to put NOTHING on credit cards. So, if you can spend $10,000 without putting anything on a credit card, maybe that’s good for you. If not, I’d seriously think about it.
We spent $4800 on both the engagement ring and diamond band. The place we bought from allows you to upgrade your diamond and they give you what you paid for the diamond toward the price of the upgrade. Perhaps if you can’t afford the big diamond on the front end, you get what you can afford and upgrade later on!
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
two week salary not to much
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
It depends on what living situation you are in, etc. The rings we looked at cost between $1500 and $2500 for a 1 carat 3 stone ring. I think these are average prices for middle income families in the U.S. but I don’t know too much more than that.
Good Luck!
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
No more than he can comfortably afford. The "two months’ salary" guideline is bs invented by the diamond industry to make money, period.
Like anything else, your budget for a ring should be based on a realistic assessment of your current financial situation.
April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
He should only get what he can afford *without* incurring debt.
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April 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
You should really not spend more than you can afford. Some guys will look at spending 2 months of their salary. Some guys have a budget of $4,000 and no more. A nice engagement ring with a well cut 1 carat round brilliant diamond and white gold setting could be about $6000.00. There are a lot of details I left out like – type of cut, color and clarity. So you will have to study a bit more about how to buy a diamond. There are many places on line which can teach you.
Good Luck!