would you rather have a class ring or a diamond ring for graduation?
438727
Diamonds are forever, but your class ring is gonna look really cheesy in about 2 years.
595534
I wouldn't get a class ring from any school. Kids in high school pay lots of money for class rings and after they graduate will not wear it because it looks "silly." The same is true of college rings. What a waste. Selling class rings is a big racket, a successful one at that.\n\nFor the fun of it ask several adults if they ever got a class ring. Then ask them if they still wear it. If you are shy, ask members of your family. I mean does you father or mother still wear a class ring? I'll bet neither does!!
1109566
Price doesn't matter.  You can find a beautiful ring for a reasonable price.  Just don't sacrifice quality.  My engagement ring is gorgeous and suits me to a tea, and my fiance only spent $2000 on it.  I know some women who's rings cost more.  I say just pick something out that says "her" all over, and you can't lose.  Or if you're really not sure - buy a single solitaire ring to use for the engagement, then go back with her and the two of you can pick something together.  Engraving?  I think it's nice, but not necessary.
315069
a college degree or a diploma
394742
I dont think being engaged is a bad thing, especially if you love each other, definately wait awhile after graduating before you get married though. College is good because you see how you each live, and can work through any problems early on.
109383
You can't lab grow a diamond. They may be really close to the real thing, they're just flawless if really well made.\n\nIt's like lead crystal versus glass. Most wine glasses are made of glass, while a few are lead crystal. Does it really matter? no. but when somebody asks you where you got your ring which sounds nicer? crystal or glass?
868182
if it's something they can use before the wedding then before. if you are giving a toaster or set of glasses or a 'general' gift then after would probably be best.
495224
I believe that is up to you and how well you think they did during her time at school.\n\nDid she work hard?  Did she mess around?  Did she skip school?  Did she have to go to night/summer school to catch up?  Was she and honor student?  Did she help others keep their grades up?  \n\nTake things like that into consideration.  The better she did the more she deserves.  Thing is if she goes to college you have to pay for that to so you need to think do I want to give her something that is temporary or something that will last a life time.\n\nMy mother got a birthstone ring from her parents for graduation so that is what she gave me.  I cherish more than she knows.  I still to this day wear it every day and I graduated 11 years ago.  Something like that is way more important than money because they will have it to remember forever.
1066202
3rd finger left hand. it doesn't have to be a diamond. It could be a beer can ring pull (if you wanna be romantic about it) so long as your in love who the hell cares.
679529
a wedding ring lol \n\na dog or cat
440465
Neither.\n\nA ring is a material object.\n\nRomance is overrated and a two week vacation...can you and/or he afford the time off of work?  Do you have children?  Do you have a maid?  \n\nI would rather just a have a nice evening out.  Or family time watching a movie or sitting around playing a board game.  In the end, it's quality that counts, not quantity or carats.
54368
Get the ring before you give it up. They'll stay a little longer, then  :)
471794
I like wearing my ring because I am proud to be married.  I am not interested in any other man but my husband.  Your are supposed to wear your wedding band on the bottom and your engagement ring on the top.  The wedding band is supposed to be close to your heart and so that is why it is on the bottom.
58394
I wouldn't go with some materialistic like diamonds or a gift certificate...you'll both be getting enough wedding gifts to fit this kind of category. Rather I agree with the framing idea of a love letter. Or create something special out of a souvenir you have from a special day you shared or do something special with a photo. Better yet, (and I am getting married in July and would love this ) you could write down all the reasons you want to marry her and roll it up, place it inside an antique wine bottle and have it secretly placed in the room where she'll get dressed on your wedding day...LOVE IT!
932371
How about a mother's ring or a mother's necklace?
350510
and engagement ring is JUST THAT. A ring signifying engagement. Abridal set is the engagement ring WITH the wedding ring...they kinda connect or go together
822388
I don't normally do this, but that is bad advice.  Don't wait just because you are struggling financially.  Its not like he's a deadbeat!  2 jobs and in school!  Wow.  \n\nI don't know about a princess cut.. diamonds are insanely expensive.\n\nI found something else that I loved, and my wife loves it too.  Side benefit is A) far less expensive) and B) More unique and C)(even though this might clash with B) it is an older tradition.\n\nThe diamond industry has convinced us that a man is supposed to spend 2 months salary (!!!) on an engagement ring.  When you are broke, wanting to buy a house, in school, that's just silly.\n\nA Sapphire engagement ring.  I got mine from Hamilton Jewelers (in NJ), emerald cut sapphire with two trillion cut diamonds.  Its beautiful.  There are some others on Blue Nile (at least there were).  Some people do birthstones as well.\n\n**If that doesn't suit your style, get a CZ, replace it sometime in the future when Mr. Hardwork strikes it rich.  Are your friends gemologists?  Nobody has to know...\n\nGood luck!!