Fellas, whats a reasonable amount to spend on an engagement ring


I spent two months salary. Saved it up. Paid cash.

Depending on who you ask, some folks say the rule of thumb is one, two, or three months worth of your salary. I went in the middle with two months.

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Bighead said:
Ladies can you get away with proposing without having a ring in 2011??

*speak on it*
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But the ring will come, won't it??? :lol: Can you propose without it? Yes but not ideal and needs to follow soon thereafter-- at least with me.

As far as money, spend what you can afford without going into debt. Check the four Cs (cut, clarity, color and carat), baby! ;)
 
Zero. With the high divorce rate, she shouldn't get a ring until the fifth year of marriage. Folks go broke for a wedding and ring, then going separte ways a year or two later.
 
yeah the ring will come, but is it necessary to have then, well at the proposal, what if the ring is not up to par, 28.00 dollar ring per say,

The love will still be there right ??
 
CEE DOG said:
Zero. With the high divorce rate, she shouldn't get a ring until the fifth year of marriage. Folks go broke for a wedding and ring, then going separte ways a year or two later.
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Lmfao
This blackie here

Cee Dog for Senate
 
You spend whatever it takes to get me what I want. Say you won't! :argue:Say you wont! :banghead: Stay your ass single then. If you ain't budging now........you ain't gonna do shit later. Okay then. :nod: and :idea: NEW DYCK. :weee: :lol::ebrow::jump::happydance:
 
chocalate_topaz said:
You spend whatever it takes to get me what I want. Say you won't! Say you wont! Stay your ass single then. If you ain't budging now........you ain't gonna do shit later. Okay then. :nod: and :idea: NEW DYCK. :lol:
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well hold on sista soulja

what u mean what u want???
and i hope u playing on spending the same on what "I" want, the dude wears rings too eh or gets something right??
 
Bighead said:
well hold on sista soulja

what u mean what u want???
and i hope u planning on spending the same on what "I" want, the dude wears rings too eh or gets something right??
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That's CT. Sista Soulja and me aren't on the same planet. You can tell me what you want also. AND you can also take the mindset that if "I" won't do for you now..."I" won't do for you later. Cause that;s usually how it plays out. The signs are always there ahead of time.
 
You haven't been paying attention.

Marriage is a business deal. I'm sure we've said that somewhere here before. It may be a good idea to have your financial affairs in order (and make sure hers are too) before you consider getting married. If the cost of a ring is a problem, then you shouldn't be getting married. Just my opinion. Money fights and money problems are the number one cause of divorce. Don't enter a marriage in a financial strain. Otherwise, get your girl something nice and don't worry about it.
 
chocalate_topaz said:
That's CT. Sista Soulja and me aren't on the same planet. You can tell me what you want also. AND you can also take the mindset that if "I" won't do for you now..."I" won't do for you later. Cause that;s usually how it plays out. The signs are always there ahead of time.
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But is the ring necessary for CT?? if the guy doesn't have a ring to pull outta his pocket (in front of your and his family) will that change your answer

Is CT marrying only for the ring???

speak on it
 
Bighead said:
yeah the ring will come, but is it necessary to have then, well at the proposal, what if the ring is not up to par, 28.00 dollar ring per say,

The love will still be there right ??
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You mean $280.00?

At this stage in my life, I'm not so sure I would even entertain a dude who can't afford a decent engagement ring. Sorry. You can call me a gold digger, if you want. But I'm bringing just as much value (not in the dollar sense) to the table.

Now 10 years ago, yes or maybe. 'Cause we're both trying to get established in our careers and money ain't there yet. But I tend to deal with older men. And older men should be further along in their careers and hopefully more financially stable/responsible.
 
SUJagFan said:
You haven't been paying attention.

Marriage is a business deal. I'm sure we've said that somewhere here before. It may be a good idea to have you financial affairs in order (and make sure hers are too) before you consider getting married. If the cost of a ring is a problem, then you shouldn't be getting married. Just my opinion. Money fights and money problems are the number one cause of divorce. Don't enter a marriage in a financial strain. Otherwise, get your girl something nice and don't worry about it.
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But here's the thing Fan, IS the woman marrying for the ring, what about the love??
From your take, it seems like the woman is only looking to see whats in the gray lil box?? like forget my love,
 
I think you shouldn't be allowed to get married until you turn 35. Most folks are settled or at least on the way then. Men should be made to wait until they 40 and women 35. Older folks do better at marriage. You are set in your ways and don't care about the bull junk.
 
CriTAUcal said:
You mean $280.00?

At this stage in my life, I'm not so sure I would even entertain a dude who can't afford a decent engagement ring. Sorry. You can call me a gold digger, if you want. But I'm bringing just as much value (not in the dollar sense) to the table.

Now 10 years ago, yes or maybe. 'Cause we're both trying to get established in our careers and money ain't there yet. But I tend to deal with older men. And older men should be further along in their careers and hopefully more financially stable/responsible.
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*flavor flav voice* wowwwwwwww

So the *cost* of your engagement is a factor for you to say "yes"

what is going on out chea lol
 



Rings are supposed to be a symbol of love, trust being one with your partner, right? Why should it matter how much a ring costs? If the ring matters more that the actual relationship, then more than likely that marriage won't manifest into what it was intended to be.
 
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Bighead said:
But is the ring necessary for CT?? if the guy doesn't have a ring to pull outta his pocket (in front of your and his family) will that change your answer

Is CT marrying only for the ring???

speak on it
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Of course CT isn't marrying for the ring alone. You can fugg a ring? :xeye: Howsonever, the ring is part of the courtship/mating "ritual". :D You think you not gonna have to get now-preggers GF AND the new baby a ring, too? You in denial Boo :kiss:. The way you wrote about that...she got that good, good. Not only will you buy a ring for her and the baby, probably her mama and aunts too. :pimp:
 
You wanna get paid for that thang huh? :lol: Older folks have set backs also. So sometimes folks just ain't got it. You gold digger. :lol:
CriTAUcal said:
You mean $280.00?

At this stage in my life, I'm not so sure I would even entertain a dude who can't afford a decent engagement ring. Sorry. You can call me a gold digger, if you want. But I'm bringing just as much value (not in the dollar sense) to the table.

Now 10 years ago, yes or maybe. 'Cause we're both trying to get established in our careers and money ain't there yet. But I tend to deal with older men. And older men should be further along in their careers and hopefully more financially stable/responsible.
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Bighead said:
But here's the thing Fan, IS the woman marrying for the ring, what about the love??
From your take, it seems like the woman is only looking to see whats in the gray lil box?? like forget my love,
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No nikka.

It's not about the ring. That's only a symbol. It's about whether you'll be able to take care of your family in the future. Security is what women are about. Taking the proper steps to get the ring is merely demonstrating that you can do that. If you can't handle the process of buying an engagement ring without a strain and a struggle, then how are you going to be able to handle a mortgage, car notes, insurance and so forth? You're the man. You should be able to handle this, right? It's a test. Pass it or fail it. For me, that was easy.
 
Axel Foley said:
Rings are supposed to be a symbol of love, trust being one with your partner, right? Why should it matter how much a ring costs? If the ring matters more that the actual relationship, then more than likely that marriage won't manifest into what it was intended to be.
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and thats what I'm trying to say, why must a guy go out and save for a ring at that particalur time

No shots at the dudes who went out and got their spouse their ring
 
chocalate_topaz said:
Of course CT isn't marrying for the ring alone. You can fugg a ring? :xeye: Howsonever, the ring is part of the courtship/mating "ritual". :D You think you not gonna have to get now-preggers GF AND the new baby a ring, too? You in denial Boo :kiss:. The way you wrote about that...she got that good, good. Not only will you buy a ring for her and the baby, probably her mama and aunts too. :pimp:
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Nicca.Please.net
 
Security is true, but why they go cheat with a broke dude? :lol: Women, man I tell you. :shame: :lol:
SUJagFan said:
No nikka.

It's not about the ring. That's only a symbol. It's about whether you'll be able to take care of your family in the future. Security is what women are about. Taking the proper steps to get the ring is merely demonstrating that you can do that. If you can't handle the process of buying an engagement ring without a strain and a struggle, then how are you going to be able to handle a mortgage, car notes, insurance and so forth? You're the man. You should be able to handle this, right? It's a test. Pass it or fail it. For me, that was easy.
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Bighead said:
and thats what I'm trying to say, why must a guy go out and save for a ring at that particalur time

No shots at the dudes who went out and got their spouse their ring
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A lot of folks walk around with expensive Jesus chains around their necks, but that don't mean they love him.
 
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