I tried posting this in Girl Talk, but it wouldn't let me

[psychedout]

Question for all the ladies in the house. How much money do you think is an ideal amount to be spending on an engagement ring?

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

guys can't post in Girl Talk.
Congrats, BTW

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Congrats

I have no clue what a good amount of $$$ would be to spend. My best suggestion is to find something you think she will like and work with in your means.

 

[jenscats5]

Question for all the ladies in the house. How much money do you think is an ideal amount to be spending on an engagement ring?

Yep, Girl Talk = ladies only forum

It would really depend on what type of stone you get & the material, ie gold, platinum, etc......It can vary widely....

 

[*MissFit*]

i think they say one month salary.. some women are happy with something modest whereas other women want something more extravagant

 

[psychedout]

Congrats

I have no clue what a good amount of $$$ would be to spend. My best suggestion is to find something you think she will like and work with in your means.

I wouldn't say Congrats just yet, I still have to save the money and get a 'Yes' response. LoL.

I know the one thing she wants is a larger diamond in the middle and then two smaller ones on the side -- I kinda agree because when you put it together with a wedding band, only having one diamond can look a bit strange.

 

[psychedout]

i think they say one month salary.. some women are happy with something modest whereas other women want something more extravagant

Yeah, they say a months or two months. I can't really remember. Or is it six weeks?

Anyways, that is actually a pretty good suggestion of what to work with.

 

[psychedout]

Also another question while I am at it. Is it silly to propose if I am not going to be able to actually have a wedding for about 2 years?

Is 2 years an abnormally long engagement period?

 

[*Bunny*]

the commonly accepted guideline for purchasing diamonds is two months' salary... Click here for basic info
Best of luck

 

[jaded]

the commonly accepted guideline for purchasing diamonds is two months' salary... Click here for basic info
Best of luck

Yep, 2 months salary as the common guideline was what I've heard, too. But, you don't always have to go by that. I agree with what QT said - find something you think she will like and work within your means.

Congrats (early congrats) and best wishes!