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blue fairy · 08-07-2006, 02:51 PM

Nick, it is going to depend on what she likes. Set yourself a budget and go window shopping alone or with a mate. Suss out the prices and styles you like.

Then, either make an executive decision and buy something, take her shopping with you, or another option... Buy a diamond and give it to her. That way she can have it made in any style she would like.

I think 2k and upwards is a fair figure for an engagement ring. Afterall, this is a serious commitment and will be one of the most important purchases of your life.

Good Luck Mate. If you need any help... I'm not too far away. I can happily explain the 4C's in great detail if you are interested.

noosacuda · 08-07-2006, 03:36 PM

E mail me a pic or two of what your girlfriend likes(and her finger size),and let me know your budget and i can make the ring to suit and i promise she'll love it! I am a trade quallified jeweller with over 26 years experience. DON'T GET SUCKED IN BY A MICHEAL HILL,AMIES OR ANY BIG RETAILERS "SALE"

Mrs Coyote · 08-07-2006, 03:48 PM

I got my engagment ring from K Smith & Son in the main street Caloundra. You could just head up there on a Saturday and have alook in their window while walking the main street. These jewellers that have been around for ever and second generation jeweller. They give great deals have unusual and the standard type of rings at a good price. They also custom design. We bought my engagement ring out of the window and then had them make the wedding ring to suit. I still go to Caloundra from Brisbane for anything to do with my jewellery or buying more. And if Chris knows whats good for him he will keep travelling.

Nothing is ever too much trouble for them.

GK · 08-07-2006, 05:17 PM

Here's my thoughts on this quite important matter.

1. Don't be fooled! The value of the ring does NOT equal the value of your love.
If you buy her little treats each week, such as flowers, pay attention to her, treat her with respect and honour her, that my friend is worth far more over the timeline of a marriage than the cost of the ring.

2. Buy what you can afford, set the budget that suits you!
I liked the idea of setting a price limit and having her choose a number she likes and you choose from those.

3. There will always be a woman with a more expensive ring than your partner's.
You don't have to compete.

4. Remember, you are getting Married, not Weddinged!
The engagement and wedding process is beautiful and should be cherished, but that only lasts a short time. Marriage lasts a lifetime. Well at least it's supposed to.

My final advise:
Spend the same amount on pre-marriage counselling that you actually do on the ring! I promise you, both are special purchases, but one will be a far better purchase than the other!

All the very best with the many decisions before you and your partner. I hope that you have a very blessed, joyful and secure life together.

GK

MO · 08-07-2006, 09:57 PM

Nick...buy what you can afford and you both like....in other words...pop the question buy the ring.My two cents.

AC/DC · 08-07-2006, 11:09 PM

I popped out a $25 kliens ring on the big night, , then let her design what she wanted.... 4 Weeks salary is the normal....

If you go custom made, , then dont forget you will need another bout $1000 for a wedding ring to suit the engagement ring....

Then more again for the eternity ring to match ! ! ! !

AC/DC

JADED6 · 10-07-2006, 01:20 AM

It was Debeers (spelling?) that brought to life the "2 months wage" idea.
They control all that is the diamond & would like people to believe it's quite rare etc etc. Once they'd started producing quite enough and wouldn't bring the price down they then came up with that.
Find a GOOD jeweller (exclude tiffanys)

and look at them under that microscope thing. It's then that you'll see how impure it is.
Spending less that 5k and you're guaranteed some inclusions (dirt / Carbon)VS1 to 2 etc is very slight inclusions in the diamond. This isn't a bad thing. You'll only see the grains of dirt under that microscope but these inclusions coupled with how it's cut will determine how shiny it looks.
I'd rather purchase a .5 carat with VERY slight inclusions than a huge 1 carat that's dirty.
Set a budget because there's always going to be something JUST that bit better for another 500 to 750.
Your love is not determined by what you spend on it.
I intended to post a link to a thread on a vogue forum that was over 100 pages long but it was deleted. It had some women stating they would NOT wear a ring if it didn't cost their partner a years wages. Some of the stuff in that thread was terrible. (gold diggers)

4.9 EF Futura · 10-07-2006, 10:47 AM

2 months salary nick, although that's somewhat of an american notion (2 months wages after ten percent goes to your church

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Seems like a reasonable "ball park" though.

XRchic · 10-07-2006, 11:08 AM

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