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Does anyone think that this is a good deal for a diamond engagement ring? (pg. 5)
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| Sushipunk |
| quote: | Originally posted by Arbiter
Statistically, not that long. ;) |
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I don't live in the US, but I'm not sure it's so different over here.
Smartass :p |
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| Sushipunk |
| quote: | Originally posted by jennypie
But I do know that I love old things...things with a story. That's what makes them valuable to me. |
Taken out of context, that would be SOOOO creepy.
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| Silky Johnson |
| Lololololol. |
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| Sushipunk |
| quote: | Originally posted by jennypie
Lololololol. |
:p
I get what you mean though. My gf wears the engagement ring that her dad gave her mother.
Her mum and dad aren't together any more though... And she hates her mum... with a passion.
Whatever.
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Her wedding ring is nice, in any case :o |
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| d-jay MyTH |
I have decided to bid on that ebay ring as for 1.26cts it seems a bargain and the seller is offering a refund so I'll see what it is like and get it tested if I am suspicious. Seems way to good to miss out!
wish me luck! |
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| d-jay MyTH |
| Should also point out not just buying it cos its cheap...its her style and i think she'll like. will ignore the fact that it was a bargain (if i get) when actually reviewing it in the flesh. thanks everyone |
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| squirrelly |
haha! This makes me chuckle.
Who cares how much the ring costs or what you spend on it? Marriage is about how much you LOVE that person - or did people start forgetting about that part? A cracker jack ring that is worth 1 penny would mean more to me than a 5K ring if that means I get to marry the man I love who loves me unconditionally. I think dropping that much money is crazy on a damn ring... and there isn't anything wrong with buying rings off of ebay - if it's a nice ring for 1/3 of the price - who cares? |
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| chimera66 |
| quote: | Originally posted by squirrelly
haha! This makes me chuckle.
Who cares how much the ring costs or what you spend on it? Marriage is about how much you LOVE that person - or did people start forgetting about that part? A cracker jack ring that is worth 1 penny would mean more to me than a 5K ring if that means I get to marry the man I love who loves me unconditionally. I think dropping that much money is crazy on a damn ring... and there isn't anything wrong with buying rings off of ebay - if it's a nice ring for 1/3 of the price - who cares? |
you say this now but would you feel the same way if you got a ring for a penny and within that same year he bought himself a luxury car? you can't measure how much someone loves you by the cost of an engagement ring but if they have the means to get you something nice and choose not to or even get themselves something nice i see that as a problem. i think the engagement ring should be worn right alongside the band and if you can pass it down to your kids, grandkids, etc that's even better. i think a decent ring is worth ~$4k. personally, i'd sacrifice all other costs of the wedding to have a good ring. |
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| Silky Johnson |
| Let's not forget that buying jewelry should be considered an investment to begin with. Why would anyone invest in something ? |
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| Nrg2Nfinit |
| quote: | Originally posted by squirrelly
haha! This makes me chuckle.
Who cares how much the ring costs or what you spend on it? Marriage is about how much you LOVE that person - or did people start forgetting about that part? A cracker jack ring that is worth 1 penny would mean more to me than a 5K ring if that means I get to marry the man I love who loves me unconditionally. I think dropping that much money is crazy on a damn ring... and there isn't anything wrong with buying rings off of ebay - if it's a nice ring for 1/3 of the price - who cares? |
thats fine i agree with you completely. But if your simply looking for a cheap bargain and you can actually afford to spend a bit on it. I don't see why you shoudln't. Especially when you occasionally "waste money" on other things.
It should be an investment (time and effort should be sought out in choosing one) and something valuable that she will cherish. Whether that be sentimental value or hard earned value. |
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| Slylee |
| quote: | Originally posted by chimera66
you say this now but would you feel the same way if you got a ring for a penny and within that same year he bought himself a luxury car? you can't measure how much someone loves you by the cost of an engagement ring but if they have the means to get you something nice and choose not to or even get themselves something nice i see that as a problem. i think the engagement ring should be worn right alongside the band and if you can pass it down to your kids, grandkids, etc that's even better. i think a decent ring is worth ~$4k. personally, i'd sacrifice all other costs of the wedding to have a good ring. |
bad example because of my love of cars lol. in fact, i'd rather we buy a nice brand new car than he buy me an expensive ring.
i know everyone's different and this is generally an important part of marriage with women, but to me it's not. it's just a ring and it doesn't represent anything other than a ring to me. i'm too practical and i'm not into jewelry. well, i am...but it doesn't have to be real and expensive in order for me to appreciate it. and it certainly isn't a requirement for me to say yes when he proposes to me. |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| The ring is a symbol of your love for her.....a crappy ring with a crappy diamond just says you think of her as nothing more then a crappy wife. |
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