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Amaru · 10-07-2014, 05:02 PM

Sup all. Hoping some of you guys might have some words of advice re: engagement rings.

Finally (after 5.5 years) going to pop the question next month. The plan is to do it in Maui, where we'll be in early Nov for a friend's wedding.

I'm currently in the market for a ring... looking at a budget of $10,000-$14,000... I honestly have no idea whether that is an appropriate amount to spend, what the average engagement ring costs, etc. I can afford to go up to $15k or so, but that seems a bit excessive? My gf is not the type who cares much about 'bling' so I am more concerned about getting a beautiful ring than I am about her having a huge stone on her finger. Opinions on this budget? Reasonable?

After Maui, where I'm going to propose, we're flying directly to SE Asia for 3 weeks of traveling, which presents its own problem... do I buy her the 'real thing' and bring it with me, or do I get a CZ / dollar store ring to put in the box that I take to Hawaii and then give her the real ring when we get home? I am leaning towards the latter option because I'm not thrilled about the prospect of carrying a $10k+ item around SE Asia, especially since it might need to be returned if it doesn't fit or she doesn't love it.

And finally, how do I know a good deal or a rip-off when I am looking at rings? For example, I like this one a lot... 2 Carat Certified Diamond Solitaire Ring

...but how do I know if it's priced fairly? Should I be looking at an independent jeweller instead of a place like People's or Lugaro? (I am in Victoria)

Huge thanks in advance for any advice / opinions! Even a link to a great 'buyers guide' would be helpful.

10-07-2014, 05:02 PM	#1
Amaru Even when im right, revscene.net is still right! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Victoria Posts: 1,311 Thanked 707 Times in 140 Posts Failed 51 Times in 20 Posts	Engagement Ring Buying Advice Sup all. Hoping some of you guys might have some words of advice re: engagement rings. Finally (after 5.5 years) going to pop the question next month. The plan is to do it in Maui, where we'll be in early Nov for a friend's wedding. I'm currently in the market for a ring... looking at a budget of $10,000-$14,000... I honestly have no idea whether that is an appropriate amount to spend, what the average engagement ring costs, etc. I can afford to go up to $15k or so, but that seems a bit excessive? My gf is not the type who cares much about 'bling' so I am more concerned about getting a beautiful ring than I am about her having a huge stone on her finger. Opinions on this budget? Reasonable? After Maui, where I'm going to propose, we're flying directly to SE Asia for 3 weeks of traveling, which presents its own problem... do I buy her the 'real thing' and bring it with me, or do I get a CZ / dollar store ring to put in the box that I take to Hawaii and then give her the real ring when we get home? I am leaning towards the latter option because I'm not thrilled about the prospect of carrying a $10k+ item around SE Asia, especially since it might need to be returned if it doesn't fit or she doesn't love it. And finally, how do I know a good deal or a rip-off when I am looking at rings? For example, I like this one a lot... 2 Carat Certified Diamond Solitaire Ring ...but how do I know if it's priced fairly? Should I be looking at an independent jeweller instead of a place like People's or Lugaro? (I am in Victoria) Huge thanks in advance for any advice / opinions! Even a link to a great 'buyers guide' would be helpful.