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I hope this thread doesn’t go too public, I’m not officially engaged yet
You know your username doesn’t have to be your real full name right?
In my opinion, it’s whatever you two are comfortable with, both financially and aesthetically. It’s between you two.
Mazal Tov.
$461
We got engaged when buying a diamond was tantamount to supporting apartheid. Since we weren’t comfortable with that, we didn’t have an engagement ring. Many years later, my wife expressed a desire for a CZ solitaire, so I got her one for around $100 if I remember correctly.
There is no standard amount. The marketing arm of DeBeers and the American Retail Jewelers organizations suggest three months gross income for working individuals.
You should only spend what you can comfortably afford. You should also take into account the norms in your community. If your kallah’s classmates, friends and relatives sport 1 carat diamonds, don’t buy her a 4 carat stone, even if you can afford it. She will feel awkward wearing it and attracting attention.
When my son got enaged we got her a ring that was $1800
Change your username
Change your real name.
Best answer – Joseph, even if he is off by a few dollars.
Is it official yet?
“I might sue ywn. Seriously.”
Looks like you scared the mods enough to change your name for you
Nah, just playing along.
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