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Originally Posted by Drury18
Due to requests for a girl's opinion:
My engagement ring cost $75 (no, I'm not missing any zero's). It was a beautiful silver band with a little knot design on the top and had four small diamonds on it. I was proud to show it off as it was unique and fitting to the rest of the jewellery I wore. Even after getting divorced, I still want to pull it out and wear it because I loved the design of it and it was a very nice ring.
I personally think large diamond rings are hideous. I also tend to think the women with rings like that are those that just use their men for money or accessories. It's painting a group with a broad brush, but I've seen it proven many times. There is no need to put a down payment for a house or car on your hand that usually ends up looking like costume jewellery. If the guy truly feels like he wants to give a gift that's worth that much, then that's fine. But I think (and see in this thread) too many guys are pressured into spending a lot of money that they worked for and earned and should have the right to spend as they want because they are trying to keep a girl around and let her compete with her friends in a silly materialistic "contest".
If I was to get engaged again, I'd rather have some unique ring with a neat metal design and maybe some small coloured stones. If the guy spent over $200, I'd probably tell him he was crazy and foolish with his money. And be extremely uncomfortable accepting such an expensive gift. The price of the ring doesn't show the love and devotion of the partner. That's what the solo trips to the feminine hygiene product aisle are for.
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