[catcher22]

My older brother who married a doctor gave her a $20k wedding ring. He actually makes more money than her too.

My younger brother spent ~$10k on a ring. He's your average Joe like you and I (no MBA, no doctor wife, etc.)

I'm still holding out

[Verbiage]

Figure I'll lighten the mood here with all this diamond talk.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by Aatish

My organic chemistry professor, my jeweler, and myself actually had a discussion about this.

Orgo prof explained the process. Basically involves pressurizing methane (or some gas composed of carbon atoms) at extremely low or high pressure. Supposedly, that breaks the bonds between the carbon atoms, and they align directly into a mold of the carbon arrangement of diamond.

Jeweler said that this produces flawless a diamond; hence it's too good to be true. The certain flaws within actually give real diamond some value, according to him.

*SOME* value does not justify the grotesque amount of markup by the ever so famous diamond importer. You're better off with an actual precious stone, which is truly rare.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Axius

*SOME* value does not justify the grotesque amount of markup by the ever so famous diamond importer. You're better off with an actual precious stone, which is truly rare.

That's very true. The diamond trade is truly disgusting.

I've never been a stone guy, probably for the better. Always focused on the weight of the metal, than the ice.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

Figure I'll lighten the mood here with all this diamond talk.

Pff. you kids with your Futurez and G-Eazy. This shit right here is the real diamond talk music.

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Pff. you kids with your Futurez and G-Eazy. This shit right here is the real diamond talk music.

But it don't get me HYPE son. Like that Kanye stuff was cool back when I thought it was cool to appreciate hip-hop and wanted a message, but now I just want to drive around in my peepee yellow M car and blast ignorant, immaculately produced rap.

[FType22]

My girl and I sort of have the same mentality when it comes to stuff like this: Make it nice, regardless of price. Spend the money on an experience, not on a thing. Meaning, The ring is a representation of your love, and the tyranny of the West (according to the way the sidebar comments are going on this thread). So save yourself a ton of money on a ring and spend it on a kick ass honeymoon

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Can happily say that the only diamonds I've ever bought are the ones in my diamond tip blade...

Do you not sprinkle diamonds on your doodie to make it twinkle?

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

I just want to drive around in my peepee yellow M car and blast ignorant, immaculately produced rap.

Bruh, I got you

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Do you not sprinkle diamonds on your doodie to make it twinkle?

No, but I do wipe with some old stock certificates. Much softer than these new $100 bills.

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Bruh, I got you

See man that was my 335i music. This more what I'm thinking nowadays.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

See man that was my 335i music. This more what I'm thinking nowadays.

Still have Paul Wall in my playlist. Been listening to more and more A$AP Mob and Flatbush Zombies lately.

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Still have Paul Wall in my playlist. Been listening to more and more A$AP Mob and Flatbush Zombies lately.

Maaaaaaaan that joint used to be my SHIT! Newest Rocky album was also flames. Love the southern component of his rapping. He pulls off so many styles very well.

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

Maaaaaaaan that joint used to be my SHIT! Newest Rocky album was also flames. Love the southern component of his rapping. He pulls off so many styles very well.

Rocky has yet to disappoint. Liking what Ferg's been putting out lately, hopefully his album delivers.

If you like A$AP, give Flatbush Zombies a try. Their newest album reminds me of Illamatic and Reasonable Doubt.

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Rocky has yet to disappoint. Liking what Ferg's been putting out lately, hopefully his album delivers.

If you like A$AP, give Flatbush Zombies a try. Their newest album reminds me of Illamatic and Reasonable Doubt.

I've seen them in passing on 2dopeboyz, I'll definitely give them a listen.

[Kong Sheng Han]

Originally Posted by araaadi

Not getting married anytime soon, but the talk came up and I found out the exact style she likes. I mentioned this whole 3month rule and she told me if I spent 15k (3months for me) on a ring i'd be an idiot. I'm sure she'd be happy with anything that didn't come out of claire's. When the time is right, I am looking to spend under 10k for a platinum band and around .75c diamond and even then I think I might be spending too much.

Idiot for not spending enough? FTL.

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Rocky has yet to disappoint. Liking what Ferg's been putting out lately, hopefully his album delivers.

If you like A$AP, give Flatbush Zombies a try. Their newest album reminds me of Illamatic and Reasonable Doubt.

Damn that's quite a combination.

I've seen them in passing on 2dopeboyz, I'll definitely give them a listen.

[Kidscollege$]

I spent $1,200 on the ring (still in college), since I bought the ring, I did not have enough money for a new Beretta Shotgun that I had been wanting...she in return gave me the gun!

For our 20th wedding anniversary, I "upgraded" her diamond ring but that was only to a nice $5k ring (I also have a friend that owns a jewelry store )...FWIW, if I did the 3 month salary thing now it would far exceed your friends $50k ring.

Its not about keeping up with the Jones...

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Do you not sprinkle diamonds on your doodie to make it twinkle?

No - but I do sprinkle diamonds on my Omelet made from Dinosaur eggs (a la Dave Chappell) because it makes my Dookie sparkle tho

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

No - but I do sprinkle diamonds on my Omelet made from Dinosaur eggs (a la Dave Chappell) because it makes my Dookie sparkle tho

Damnit I mixed it up

[lens]

Originally Posted by jstnstr

So the pressure is on, my girlfriend of three years is waiting (impatiently) for the proposal. We have a good conversation about it, and are on the same page. Something I have been considering for a while. We begin discussing rings and expectations. Now she comes from a relatively wealthy family- always had wealthy friends, expensive taste. Her best friend got married last year and she mentioned that her ring was $50k. That's completely overkill and absurd to me, just absolutely insane. I know the rule of thumb has supposedly been about three months pay, but even that is pretty far less than what her expectations are. For those of you who are married/engaged, can you ballpark me about how much you spent? Either in cash or in an amount relative to income.

As most guys ever say, if she really loves you, ring cost isn't a issue.

My buddy spent about 5k on his, and his wife was happy and pissed at the same time because he spent so much on her, she said she would be happy with less.

[ksa]

I'll share a story about this topic as I only recently went through this....

I pretty much told my gf (wife now) that she can get whatever ring she wants. She comes from a well off family as well and has always had everything. Knew how I was spending money on cars, watches etc. We went ring shopping and I liked a ring that was around $15K (way less than my 3 month income fyi) for her and showed it to her. She liked it as well but wanted to keep looking. Ended up getting a ring that at the end cost $5K (her choice). Even then, she wanted to think about it and 'sleep on it' cause it was a lot of money. I ended up getting that one for her and she couldn't have been happier.

Even now, she sees me spend money on stupid stuff (watches, car etc) and I offer her to buy bags/jewellery etc and she still doesn't want any of that stuff. Just likes shoes a lot and even those won't spend exorbitant money on brands and I have to sometimes just forcefully get things for her.

Anyway, moral of the story is; like others have said, the price shouldn't really matter. But if she's only happy with something that's over a certain price limit, it may be something to think about. Anyway good luck OP, hope it goes well.