Diamond spending - well, that is up to you. What to spend on a diamond is a tough and personal question. Two months' salary is a guideline.
Chances are if you are looking for a diamond then you have heard that you should pay two months' worth of salary. I would like to remind you that this won't work for everybody. There are lots of other things to consider when looking at the cost.
* Diamond vs Setting
The two months' salary rule applies to the whole engagement ring and not just the diamond. This means that you will have to find a balance between the price of the setting and the price of the diamond. Do you want a huge diamond and don't really care about the setting or do you want a custom platinum setting with accent diamonds and then whatever diamond you can afford.
Whatever number you decide on you will then want to get the most ring and diamond for that amount of money. Shopping online for a diamond engagement ring is a very smart choice. The rings and the diamonds will be much cheaper and of better quality. A good online store will have a return policy that guarantees the ring for 30 days or more.
Note: The price of the ring does not represent how much you love that person.
A couple of things to consider.
Expectations ? Your fianc?e maybe expecting a very nice ring that is out of your budget. In this case you have two choices: go in debt or explain to her that that would not be a good idea to spend that kind of money especially before your wedding. In the end the price of the ring will impact her life because your financial situations will merge after the wedding. If she wants the big ring she will marry the debt also.
Buying a good quality diamond is an investment that will not lose money. In fifty years this diamond will be worth more than you paid for it. Just ask your dad how much he paid for your mom's diamond.
Be practical. You must take a look at your lifestyle and your income to determine what you should spend. You will also need to look at whom you are going to give this diamond to. Does she like rock climbing and fixing fences or cruising on a yacht in the Mediterranean. When it comes down to it, most women would pick an engagement ring that is going to cost less than what you are going to spend.
WHY? Because women are practical (most). They will be impressed by whatever you get them because they know you put a lot of time and effort into selecting it.
Brock Hammill
Owner of http://www.online-diamond-buying.com - Helping people find the best diamonds on the internet.
Depending on your personal preferences and the preferences of your... Read More
My husband had two affairs last year. I am pretty... Read More
Hearing that your cheating spouse is "in love" with someone... Read More
"What am I supposed to have in my invitation?" This... Read More
Basically, there are three wedding bouquet styles. The cascade, round... Read More
Of course, times have changed and there are occasions where... Read More
One of my favorite memories from last year was not... Read More
You've gotten engaged and have set the wedding date and... Read More
Sure you want your guests to enjoy themselves at your... Read More
Ah! It's the wedding night. You've cut the cake, drank... Read More
WHAT HAS WORKED FOR USBrief Reflections On Enjoying 36 Years... Read More
The kind of bridesmaid dresses your bridal attendants should should... Read More
Too many wives with cheating husbands put up with their... Read More
It's a fact, however odd it seems, that some brides... Read More
No one said that you had to follow the rule... Read More
The tradition of hosting a bridal shower for the bride... Read More
Computer printed labels are a time-saver, but they make the... Read More
Your wedding vows are the words that will forever remain... Read More
Being apologetic doesn't come easily for me. Unfortunately, being inconsiderate... Read More
When you are planning a budgeted menu, you must first... Read More
My belief is that most relationship problems should be given... Read More
What should you "walk down the aisle" to? Should you... Read More
'Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.' This is... Read More
Selecting a wedding ring isn't as easy as it looks.... Read More
The beginning of the journey of two souls begins with... Read More
Lincoln Town Car rentals Addison ..Traditionally, a wedding band was worn on the ring finger... Read More
If you are at all familiar with Las Vegas, you... Read More
Just like anywhere else in America, there are a variety... Read More
It's time to look for a banquet facility. Most clients... Read More
While through history brides have agonized over what to wear... Read More
Ah! It's the wedding night. You've cut the cake, drank... Read More
When it comes to choosing your wedding decorations, you must... Read More
The invitation is the first impression of the type of... Read More
One of the most important steps in planning your wedding,... Read More
It is wrong if you thought that typical British weddings... Read More
When your marriage is in trouble and you're fighting to... Read More
One of the biggest on-going problems for couples is how... Read More
Her dreams of marriage and collected marriage values disintegrate when... Read More
If there are wedding bells in your future, then surely... Read More
The wedding day is the day that most women wait... Read More
Think creatively and add a personal touch to your special... Read More
It's really not difficult to ruin what could have been... Read More
One of the most elegant rituals you can choose for... Read More
Planning a wedding should be fun and exciting. However, if... Read More
Homemade wedding favors come from a centuries old tradition of... Read More
WHAT ARE THE TOP FIVE WEDDING FAVORS AND WHY?At most... Read More
Congratulations! You have found the man of your dreams and... Read More
There are many great options to consider for letting your... Read More
The reception alone will bust your wedding budget if you're... Read More
Is it to be a summer wedding or winter wedding?... Read More
Marriage & Wedding |