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How much to spend on an engagement ring?

  • 23-01-2016 11:41pm
    #1
    MaryAntoinette
    Site Banned Posts: 137 ✭✭


    I would say three to four weeks wages or average €2,000. Is this the current average or am I away off?


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  • #2
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,211 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    It depends in what you can afford and what the person would actually like.


  • #3
    LETHAL LADY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,145 ✭✭✭LETHAL LADY


    Do couples not shop together for an engagement ring?


  • #4
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Just remember that it's the biggest marketing scam in history and no matter how much you spend it's going to be effectively worthless as soon as you leave the shop with it.

    There's no rule, pay what you can afford


  • #5
    whiskeyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    I'd say a lot in your case because you won't be getting much wear from earrings or necklaces...


  • #6
    eviltwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    Spend what you want, what you can afford. Or don't buy one at all. I don't have one, I know women with cheap rings, women with rings that cost a small fortune....it's all meaningless. All that matters is you love each other and treat each other right.


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  • #7
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,211 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    LETHAL LADY wrote: »
    Do couples not shop together for an engagement ring?

    From what I've heard. Some Yes and some No. Just speaking from people I've know/heard of getting engaged. I'd say the guy picking the ring was more popular.


  • #8
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Wait until Halloween and get one from a barn brack.


  • #9
    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    Personally, I would have preferred a horse.


  • #10
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    byhookorbycrook wrote: »
    Personally, I would have preferred a horse.

    You'd have a nightmare trying to find a wedding ring to match though.


  • #11
    Francie Barrett
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,925 ✭✭✭✭Francie Barrett


    theteal wrote: »
    it's going to be effectively worthless as soon as you leave the shop with it.
    That is not true. Jewellery shops undoubtedly mark up the value of gems/metal, but a decent piece will always have value.


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  • #12
    Juwwi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,260 ✭✭✭Juwwi


    You shouldn't be buying your own ring :(


  • #13
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    theteal wrote: »
    Just remember that it's the biggest marketing scam in history and no matter how much you spend it's going to be effectively worthless as soon as you leave the shop with it.

    And the ring?


  • #14
    Ken.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,898 ✭✭✭✭Ken.


    Mod- http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=670
    Weddings, Marriage & Civil Partnership forum is what you need. Read the charter before posting.
    Locked.


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