No need to post the specifics, just randomly select 1 (or 2 - modern times) from the poll. *** I was reading an article about the average size of engagement rings and US jewelry shops insisted it was 2 Carats! *** Starting this thread as I am curious on how things are locally... And for those who plan to buy one for their significant other... Not to start a debate if it's practical or not. Diamonds are forever
I’m pretty sure I bought a diamond engagement ring for my wife circa ‘86 when diamonds were forever making you in debt...i actually don’t know how if it were genuine or Russian glass or puwet ng baso, all i know is my then girlfriend answered yes to me and 30 years after we’re still together...I think that counts the most for me...
the smaller the rock, the younger the wife. as your wife gets older, you upgrade her rock thats why imelda's are so big.
Proposed recently and gave my then gf and now fiancee a 1 carat diamond. I'ved had that rock for a quite some time as I decided to invest back when weddings were not yet a big time industry. Just had the ring remade with my own design and sized to fit.
I was dirt poor back then. I don't remember how many carrots it was, but it was so tiny, Bugs Bunny would need a magnifying glass to find it. One of the reasons I knew my future wife was a keeper, was because she said yes to my poor ass. But I always felt guilty that I hadn't gotten her a more impressive engagement ring. Sixteen years later, I had a little money. I made it up to her by buying her a Patek Philippe Nautilus 7118 (ladies size) that she wanted. And now... I'm back to being dirt poor again.
Buy what you can afford. You can always resize and add to the ring later to celebrate the years together. The ring is just for perception of third parties. How much the wearer values it represents the relationship you will have. Good luck. Remember, in Tagalog kasal and sakal sound the same.
I always thought that the sweet spot is 0.5. But I think it should be proportional to the size of the finger of your partner.
They say “the bigger the diamond, the smaller the d**k”. Thank the heavens, I bought mine the smallest.
Dont get carried away by all the pressure driven by marketting crap. Mine was a mere .4 but it was very white. After 12 years, I got her a 1.5 carat. Oops, I got carried away....
Years ago (before I was assigned here in SG) I bought my wife an average ring (and yes it was worth 3x my salary before deductions) Diamond had a perfect cut & color Later my colleague here in SG told me the same amount of cash would have given me a bigger rock but average cut/color - he was insisting ladies only sees the size, not the quality. Jokingly... I told my colleague. My wife received a small rock, got married gave birth and her finger is still long and slim (she wears my ring everyday) His wife got fat so now the 1 Carat diamond looks proportionate to her finger.
Isn't that like a double whammy?? You spend a huge amount for a big rock yet you still get stuck with a small d**k? Diba parang luge? Good thing my wife was happy with a not-so-big diamond back then. No comment on the other point. But lately, the wife has been looking at diamond stud earrings that are just the right size....
After you get married, what happens to the engagement ring btw? Seems like a waste to me other than for its sentimental reasons. Walang presyo kasi kung sentimental na ang isang bagay My wife’s ring has been stuck in limbo since we got married, and since our 15th anniversary, our wedding rings have been kept in box. What we do have are anniversary bands that I gifted her on our 15th anniversary. Mine’s been dented and scuffed already but like any marriage with lots of ups and a few downs, a dent won’t break the band (bond) free. Hehe, baka maiyak nako niyan...
Thankfully, I was making good money before I got married. Hence, the reason I was ready to get married. But, she wasn't expecting a large rock or anything. I was worried though, because they were a family of jewelers. Even her aunt, uncles, cousins and grand parents were jewelers. I gave a her a ring that I honestly chose the best I can. She was happy and smiled. Although, I can tell behind her smile that the rock I chose was the "best". I was schooled about diamonds, including GIA, etc. after that.
Surprised that no one has mentioned the monthly salary thing. Some said the cost "should' be about 3-6 months of your monthly salary. Kumbaga, it's relative to the your income at the time you're proposing. I rounded it off, gave 1 carat, with all the other C's. Dammit, I just realised we're having our 10th year anniversary next year, baka mabasa niya yung ginawa ni Godfather, wale among pam-Patek!!! (sa kanya... )
