Cost of engagement ring ?
I don't know though, I like the "two month's salary" ad campaign...maybe it
will have some people stop and think about the seriousness of the
instiution of marriage and think about whether or not they really want to
commit for someone for life...
I think the engagement ring should show your level of commitment (not to
imply that small rings mean a man isn't committed...or that if you don't
spend alot of money you don't love her; because those statements would be
untrue).
but I do think that the engagement ring should be something special...after
all, one will be wearing it one's entire life.
I agree with Ericka in that you should spend what you are comfortable
spending. I don't think the size, or amount of money spent on the ring
has any bearing on the amount of David's commitment to me. Heck, all I
needed for him to show his commitment was the fact that he asked me to
marry him. The ring is awesome, and I love it, but I am glad that he
didn't spend two months salary on it and then wind up worrying about how
he was going to pay it off as we are planning our wedding.
So, to answer the original questoin, pay what you can afford, or are
willing to put on credit, and don't go with the industry's two-month
standard.
On the subject of two months' salary - I'm sure there are some
women out there (myself included) who's man makes a fairly substantial
amount each month. Two months' could be a LOT of money - I'm just trying
to figure out how much that might be - I don't WANT to wear a ring that
expensive! I have very tiny hands - anything that cost more than $2000
would dwarf my hand.
Why does there have to be a certain amount that should be spent? I
think the engagement ring should be the ring she loves best, in the area
of money you can best AFFORD to spend. *laugh* I think, with the size
of my hands, I'd want a ring worth a week's pay!