Would you prefer to choose your own engagement ring or have your fiance pick it?
548308
well...i personally like surprises...but you also dont want a ring you dont like. I say let the guy know what type of jewlery you like. you can kind of give him an idea by saying "oooo thats really pretty" when you see a ring you like on display. It doesnt even have to be a ring tho it could be a necklace or a bracelet too just to let him know what type of jewlery you are in too.
346015
i would still say yes..i would marry my BF if he proposed with a Gummi Lifesaver as a ring...because I LOVE HIM not what he can give me.
606205
How do you feel about him? How old are you? Are you ready for a big commitment? Whatever you decide, don't think that by taking the ring you give yourself to him. You can always give it back if you're uncomfortable becoming more serious with him.
622680
A ring. Not 900+ ones, you know, those 20+ engagement bands. Mm. Flowers. Perfume. Or maybe a kiss. Don't make her feel like you're a sugardaddy instead of a boyfriend, please.
708259
Maybe you could set your budget at $500, but not necessarily have to spend that amount. It should be the thought & sentiment that is put into buying the ring, not the value money wise. You can spend $30 on a ring, and it can mean more to her than spending $500 on one that you don't really like.\n\nGo for something that you know she will like, but also something that you will like to look at....... that's how my fiance chose my engagement ring (I know you're not going for an engagement ring, but just to give you advice)
37805
Depends on how long you have been with this person.  But if it has been long enogh that you know you want to take the relationship to the next level, every girl wants to get engaged on Valentine's Day.  If you aren't ready give her a ring and tell her to wear it on the right hand and tell her when both of you are ready you will move it to the left. (I always thought that would be sweet)
487879
I say, propose to him, and if he accepts, go looking for rings together.  Many wedding rings have engagement rings that fit or go together.  By shopping together, you'll get his input on what looks nice and what he'd like for you to have.  If you want to buy him a ring as a surprise, go ahead!  Who has to stick to anything traditional?  Whatever you may feel makes you happy- GO FOR IT!!
151911
I think you should have whatever you want. If a topaz has sentimental meaning for you, that's far more important than a diamond. Giving diamonds is a tradition someone else started; it's not your tradition. Too many people follow the herd and do what they think everyone else wants them to do. Good for you for wanting to do your own thing. What I think is classy  and beautiful is a woman with a wedding band and no engagement band at all, so you could consider that, and wear the topaz separately.
1034771
aww, i think you're fiance loves you mucho.  mine spent $3900 on mine.  it's a 1920's ring and i love it.  many of my friends have huge rings that costs a LOT more!!!  i always thought i was on the lower end, even though i feel blessed to have it and him.  get some insurance girl, and flaunt that!
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.
380020
I think that really depends on the people in the relationship.  For myself I have been with my bf for a little over 2 years and we are talking about getting engaged over the summer.  My best friend has been with her bf for almost 5 years and they are not rady to get engaged yet.  They love eachother and want to get married, but are not ready to take the next step.\n\nGet engaged if you are ready for the committment of marriage.  I personally wouldn't want to get engaged but never set a date, or set a date but have it be years down the road.  I think having an engagement last about 1 to 1 1/2 years is ideal.
854904
no. because if he loved you he would 1: spend the money 2: spend the time 3: love you enough to buy you your own ring
363984
My fiance and I have been toghether for 6 years.  We know we are going to be together, and I would probably end up losing the ring somewhere anyway..  SERIOUSLY.  If he HAD to get me something, I would prefer he spend the money on something we can have or do together, or put the money he would have spent on the ring into savings.  Because no one should ever get married until they can support each other.  That is what being married is all about.  I don't know why all these KIDS are getting married, but they are living with their parents, or having to call home for money, or having kids...it makes no sense.  My sister got married 2 years ago, had a big wedding, and now she is divorced.  We have been toghether for 6 years, and we are still together.  We just finished college two years ago, and will not be married until we are in a financially stable position to be married.
807639
Take it to a jewelers store and ask a professional jeweler for his opinion.\n\nI have to tell you, if you doubt that your significant other would give you a 'real' ring, I'd seriously re-think the whole marriage thing.  If you even believe he is deceiving you with the ring, how can you trust him in any other way?\n\nAlso, you might want to think about your values system.  If you truly love each other and the ring is worth $50, who cares?  Do you want a life long partnership with this person, or are you just a greedy materialist who wants an expensive item to show off to people to 'prove' his love for you?
152628
Usually the couple buys the wedding rings together.  Couples like to have matching sets, so it's easier to get them at the same time.  \n\nWe bought our engagement and wedding rings together, and he paid for the engagement ring but we both paid for the wedding rings since our incomes were combined by then.
1172223
Yeah, it's OK unless he is a traditional man.  My husband told me that he was grateful I didn't do it first.  After all, you get to plan the wedding, the vows and honeymoon pretty much belong to the guy.\n\nIf you really want to propose do it afterwords.  Say something like. "Now I have said I will marry you but will you marry me?" and give him a ring that is macho or a set of baseball tickets.  You get the idea.
207125
well today is my b-day and i would like a diamond ring lol\nbut i wont get it lol i would settle for some flowers :-)\nbut most women like any thing that comes from the heart