Fri 18 Jul 2008
Me: How much would you spend on your girl?
Al: Hmmm like 10 thousand or more?
Shaz: I dunno ey something that I can find that probably costs 12 thousand but is a steal
I never anticipated that when people buy diamond rings to propose to their respective partners that they would have to fork out so much money. I had always intended to possibly spend 1 or 2000 dollars but never more, but now after talking to my close peeps, here they are talking about spending thousands. In my mind I was thinking why do you need to spend so much just to prove how committed you are and just how much you love someone??? To top it off afterwards, you then have to fork out the extra money to get the wedding rings then the additional costs of the wedding itself. The wedding would be a damn expensive occasion too, seeing as I’m Viet and I am sure with my extensive background, there’s a lot of family and relatives from afar that I would have to invite.
I mean how much does the engagement ring really need to be? I thought it was the thought that counts but obviously diamonds are a girls best friend and the more you spend the more she’ll be shrieking with delight and showing it off to her female buddies. I guess this is where size matters really comes into play, and with the hollywood tabloids showing off the diamonds that the celebs adorn, it’s no wonder that ladies around the world are just as easily influenced.
I’m speaking right now that I am so certain I’ll be thrifty and not wanting to break the bank when it comes to getting the ring. Without a doubt though if I’m that soaked in love (aka pussy whipped), I’ll probably spend as much as I can, seeing as in past relationships I never seem to think too clearly.
Does anyone agree with me though? Spending 10 thousand or more does not make up for the years and challenges ahead of marriage. Nor does it warrant for how much you love someone either. It’s almost as tacky as spending a lot of money on Valentine’s day. Sigh, how about I’ll just leave it and cross the road when I get there, before I get myself worked up on something that I’m not even sure may happen.
Picture courtesy of this link and at a steal for only $2500 US
July 18th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
You know what they say, “A Diamon is Forever.” Well, this engagement ring is going to signify the love that you two have for a long time. It doesn’t hurt to let spoil her a little. If you tend to skimp on gifts for your lady, this is not the time to do so. If you love her it $ should not be an issue. Give her something to show off to her friends and family. Of course this is coming from a female’s perspective. I can go on and on but i think you get the point, ya?
July 19th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
The size of the rock on your fiancé’s finger is analogous to your relationship. The bigger the rock, the weaker the love. I may just be saying that because I have inexpensive taste… or because I am disgusted by the trophy wives that parade their rings around, attempting to claim their social status with the number of karats on their finger. Scratch that, I’m just bitter.
July 20th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Function over Fashion wouldn’t you say?
July 21st, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Well.. Like Giselle, I have inexpensive taste. In fact, I dun even like diamonds.. =P
But that aside, I think the size of the rock or the price of the ring does not really matter. If he loves me enough to want to spend the rest of his life with me, that’s all I need from him.
To love and protect me, to always be faithful and to make me his everything, what girl would want expensive diamond rings over that?
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:23 pm
As my bf always says (he’s studying Chemistry, btw), diamonds are made of carbon, and they decompose (yes, really!).
That said, I would really love a diamond wedding ring. The engagement ring isn’t that important - a silver one will do for me. But I’d like my wedding ring to be white gold with a diamond in the middle. Doesn’t have to be too expensive though, something $1500 or less is fine.
I’m not that expensive, am I? =P
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:29 pm
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Debs, there’s no freaking way a diamond ring that you describe is gonna cost $1500 or less. Unless it’s a diamond the size of a sand, and even that is going to cost your bf at least $2k.
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:32 pm
No, lower grade diamonds aren’t that expensive… And I’m talking USD, not SGD… Haha…
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:31 pm
fred, that ring u put up is distasteful.
anyway a good clarity and color diamond is always worth the $.
i will give my wife a 20K diamond if i CAN!
oh wait, who is gonna pay for the housing n car loan?
fuck it. stick with a 2K ring. okie?!
July 22nd, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Yeh but that’s the thing if you spend too much on a ring, what happens to the wedding, the house etc. It’s more sensible to just buy a ring that is like 3-5k and that’s good enough. Anymore and that’s just suicide. Also a ring in the end shouldn’t reflect on the love you have for someone.
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:30 pm
dun get married =D happy boy happy $
July 23rd, 2008 at 6:45 pm
The ring is meant to be an expression of your love and wanting to spend your life together, not reflective of the love you share. However if you are shallow enough to believe that the size of the rock, reflects the amount your partner cares for you, then should you really be getting married????
In old school rules, the engagement ring is meant to be approx 1 months salary of the person proposing.
If you are spending more than that, then where do you draw the line for the wedding ring, wedding, house etc???