How much should or would you expect a guy to spend on an Engagement Ring?

MLH1

For €1000 tops

hondasam

min € 3000 and max €6000.

admiralofthefleet

isnt it meant to be a months wages?

omahaid

I would expect a guy to spend a €1000 tops.

Copper23

Are you for real? High maintenance much?

pawrick

How much is a brack these days???

I think they're a waste of money

wolfpawnat

In America it is a 3rd of your annual income! Dunno what it is here.

Kersh

In America it is a 3rd of your annual income! Dunno what it is here.

$20 so

stupidusername

get her a ring out of a lucky bag, if that doesn't make her happy nuthin will.and ya may as well know that now before it's too late

Mont

Depends on the income but anyone with a half-decent job should be spending 5k minimum.

kippy

wolfpawnat wrote: »

In America it is a 3rd of your annual income! Dunno what it is here.

The "rule of thumb" is a months wages.
But lets be realistic. Theres a lot more a months wages will buy for a couple starting out, ultimately very few people will know the value of the ring, I mean they all look the fecking same to me, and if you and your missus are relatively straightforward people I dont think there'd be an issue in spending less than the months wages.

karlog

I here Argos have some good bargains.

deathrider

If it's not on the euro-saver menu, she's not getting it.

wonderfulname

I'd expect it to be something I'd like, so a tasteful 100e ring is far preferable to a god awful 10k ring, it truly is the thought that counts.

Dudess

I don't know - whatever is the most reasonably priced one that means the most... couple of hundred? Hilarious how some girls get freaked and competitive about sh1t like that... "The more he spends, the more he loves you."

Why does the guy have to buy it btw? Oh yeah, it's the done thing...

As long as it's less than 1000. I'd buy him an engagement ring or watch for less than 1000 also

smk89

wolfpawnat wrote: »

In America it is a 3rd of your annual income! Dunno what it is here.

A third of your income! I've heard of stupidity but thats extreme

sashafierce

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Mont

wonderfulname wrote: »

I'd expect it to be something I'd like, so a tasteful 100e ring is far preferable to a god awful 10k ring, it truly is the thought that counts.

Complete and utter bull and you know it

wolfpawnat

kippy wrote: »

The "rule of thumb" is a months wages.
But lets be realistic. Theres a lot more a months wages will buy for a couple starting out, ultimately very few people will know the value of the ring, I mean they all look the fecking same to me, and if you and your missus are relatively straightforward people I dont think there'd be an issue in spending less than the months wages.

I saw one for 600e I would take any day over some of the 2000e-5000e ones. It is madness to waste money on a rock that can be lost! Well IMO!

weiland79

kippy wrote: »

The "rule of thumb" is a months wages.
But lets be realistic. Theres a lot more a months wages will buy for a couple starting out, ultimately very few people will know the value of the ring, I mean they all look the fecking same to me, and if you and your missus are relatively straightforward people I dont think there'd be an issue in spending less than the months wages.

Actually rule of thumb is a month and a half (I'm a jeweller). But lets be realistic here, that's a lot of money for most people these day's so the rule is more or less out the window. On average people are spending between 500 and 1500.

wonderfulname

Mont wrote: »

Complete and utter bull and you know it

No, I like good design, a giant rock on a skinny band is not good design.

missgroovy21

Its not the amount that you spend that matters its what you think she will like that counts!!!! Make sure you know her taste first....and ask permission from her family....us girls are old fashioned in that respect...well i am!!! If u wanna get the ring yourself take a ring she already has and get it another cm or 2 bigger.....bring a friend of hers or a family member if your not sure....good luck!!!!

Dudess

Mont wrote: »

Complete and utter bull and you know it

Why? It certainly ain't "bull" for me. Just because there are women (and men) who are seduced by off-the-chart extravagance, doesn't mean all are.

mikemac

Two months wage is the "rule" I believe

Around my age group I know a lot of engaged couples and I'm hearing good things about going to the source, Antwerp. Bring your haggling skills with you.
Irish jewelers need their markup so you can head to Antwerp, treat yourself to a weekend away and still save money

hondasam

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

isnt it meant to be a months wages?

I think it is meant to be three months wages

weiland79

sashafierce wrote: »

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I know one or two like this also. They turn my stomach.

Kersh

Ill be getting a Graham watch to the same value as the ring she will get . . so 10k is grand

Dudess

missgroovy21 wrote: »

ask permission from her family

Lol

....us girls are old fashioned in that respect...well i am!!!

Yes, you are...

missgroovy21

missgroovy21 wrote: »

Its not the amount that you spend that matters its what you think she will like that counts!!!! Make sure you know her taste first....and ask permission from her family....us girls are old fashioned in that respect...well i am!!!!

You are, I'm not. That's borderline dumping offense in my book

I dislike the idea of a diamond ring though - sapphire please

Up-n-atom!

I believe it's supposed to be 3 months...though that might be Celtic Tiger prices! I'd say few would be spending that much these days.

stupidusername

I'm amazed that a supposedly intelligent species like ourselves still does things like this. I mean it's crazy. working your arse off to pay someone else to provide you with something pretty, to give to someone you want to spend time with. I mean, it's materialism in it's most basic form. It's seen as the done thing, but the original idea was to 'buy' you from your family, to say you were spoken for, and your family didn't have to support you anymore.

Mrmoe

This thread is seriously lacking inuendo.:eek:

weiland79

feelingstressed wrote: »

Two months wage is the "rule" I believe

Around my age group I know a lot of engaged couples and I'm hearing good things about going to the source, Antwerp. Bring your haggling skills with you.
Irish jewelers need their markup so you can head to Antwerp, treat yourself to a weekend away and still save money

Please be careful if going to Antwerp, it is a well known fact that a lot of the high street Jewellers in Antwerp are fronts for the Russian mob. Much better if you can get an appointment with Diamond factory and buy a loose diamond,and then get it set at home.

Pawpad666

My E-ring cost about 250E. Pretty ring.
No need to pay crazy money.

Go on a holiday with it instead!

Zillah

Ahaha humans spend thousands of euro on a useless tiny shiney rock. You people are idiots.

Lando Griffin

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

isnt it meant to be a months wages?

I was told 3 months wages.

LenaClaire

bluewolf wrote: »

You are, I'm not. That's borderline dumping offense in my book

I dislike the idea of a diamond ring though - sapphire please

Mine is sapphire and white gold. I love it and it did not come close to even one month's salary We have better things to spend our money on.

jujibee

jujibee wrote: »

Mine is sapphire and white gold. I love it and it did not come close to even one month's salary We have better things to spend our money on.

That sounds perfect!

RachaelVO

All I can say is, is bo11ox to the rule of thumb. It's what you can afford! It's only meant to be a symbol. We travelled to Antwerp for the weekend and I got a lovely ring for less than HALF the price I'd have paid in Dublin.

Why would you want to waste so much money on a ring, when you can save for the deposit on a house, a great holiday, an extension, a part payment on a new car or whatever.

I'm pretty practical person, and the rule we made was, that if we ever needed to we'd sell it! I'm not remotely romantic and if I had to I'd see it tomorrow, no question!

ladypip

I wouldn't care how much an engagement ring cost as long as it wasn't hideous!

phasers

Nothing, I hate rings.

An engagement handbag now...

Look here, 27 quid and you're laughing

RachaelVO

weiland79 wrote: »

Please be careful if going to Antwerp, it is a well known fact that a lot of the high street Jewellers in Antwerp are fronts for the Russian mob. Much better if you can get an appointment with Diamond factory and buy a loose diamond,and then get it set at home.

You need to go to the Jewish district if going to Antwerp, so you should remember that they are closed on a Saturday! They are legit and they will have all the relevant certs for their diamonds etc; It's a great city to go out in to. Some great bars!;)

Gunsfortoys

hondasam wrote: »

min € 3000 and max €6000.

LOL

missgroovy21 wrote: »

Its not the amount that you spend that matters its what you think she will like that counts!!!! Make sure you know her taste first....and ask permission from her family....us girls are old fashioned in that respect...well i am!!! If u wanna get the ring yourself take a ring she already has and get it another cm or 2 bigger.....bring a friend of hers or a family member if your not sure....good luck!!!!

We aren't mindreaders.

If I had to ask permission to marry a girl I'm with, I would need my head examined.

baldbear

This one month, three month rule is pure shíte i think. The couple should know each other well enough to know the amount to spend.

Alot of people try to out do each other in the amount they spend on a ring!

xoxyx

I know a lot of people would disagree but I would want an engagement ring that would probably cost between €1,500 and €3,000. It's not uncommon to spend several €1,000s on a wedding. €1,500 would be spent on a special holiday. An engagement ring is something that you are going to wear every day for the rest of your life - why not spash out!?!

These days, both partners pick out the ring. I would want to pay half. But I would be getting the perfect ring!

FreudianSlippers

I'd say between €5,000-10,000 if you can afford it and you already own a house.

Otherwise, go cheap but quality. You can always upgrade the diamond later. Put the money into a nice band and setting.

Moonbeam

was always led to believe it was 3 months wages too.

I don't htink it matters once you like the ring though:)

phasers

xoxyx wrote: »

I know a lot of people would disagree but I would want an engagement ring that would probably cost between €1,500 and €3,000. It's not uncommon to spend several €1,000s on a wedding. €1,500 would be spent on a special holiday. An engagement ring is something that you are going to wear every day for the rest of your life - why not spash out!?!

These days, both partners pick out the ring. I would want to pay half. But I would be getting the perfect ring!

But what if you see the perfect ring and it's only €500? or less? Would you snub it because it's not expensive enough?

Novella

Rings and spending money and extravagance mean nothing to me. I wouldn't expect a ring that cost a lot, I wouldn't expect promises of forever. What matters is here and now, and as long as I'm happy now and he's happy now, well that's enough for me. You can't buy happy.

chicken fingers

Was wondering about this myself as am going ring shopping soon...

I make about $100k-$120k per year, but theres no way I am dropping 35k on a ring.
A third was NEVER the "done thing", it was 1.5 or 2 months, but likewise theres not a chance I am spending 10k or even 5k on a ring.


Ridiculous. I will pick her up a nice 1.5-2 carat round cut platinum or white gold carat ring, tasteful, durable(!), not tacky and I will spend 1000$ or 1500$ and she will love it.

Anyways I don´t even know if I want to spend cash on a diamond, I dont like the "idea" of diamonds.