| One of the biggest decisions in life is deciding to | | | | Some girls prefer a practical ring that is not going |
| get married. | | | | to get caught on things in day to day life and |
| The forerunner to this of course is proposing. | | | | become a nuisance. But also be aware that this is |
| But before that you need to have a ring to | | | | not an excuse to squeeze the pennies. Make no |
| propose with! | | | | mistake that your bride to be will know exactly |
| Now comes one of the most asked questions. | | | | what you are financially capable of and she WILL |
| "How much do I spend on an engagement ring?" | | | | have expectations. The last thing you want is to |
| Tradition holds that the ring should cost 3 months | | | | have an amazing moment when you propose and |
| salary. Now that is only a guideline as most | | | | emotions are running high, then produce a ring |
| traditions are these days. This is the most | | | | that makes her heart sink. Girls spend their whole |
| common answer you are likely to get from | | | | lives dreaming of that moment, make her think |
| friends, family, and of course jewelers! | | | | you spent time searching for the perfect ring, do |
| As stated this is only tradition, we are going to | | | | not make her think you have spent time looking |
| look at the matter from a different angle in this | | | | for the best deal. |
| article. | | | | This is not to say that if you are more |
| First of all, not everyone is equal in regards to | | | | constrained on finances than others that a smaller |
| finances. It is a fact of life that what one man | | | | ring is going to disappoint, this is not the case. As |
| considers a fortune another man considers a small | | | | stated earlier, she knows what you can afford. |
| sum. That's life as they say. | | | | She is looking for thought and understanding. She |
| You have to take a realistic look at what you can | | | | wants to see that you have chosen a ring that |
| afford to spend and be comfortable with. There is | | | | she will love and that you put effort into finding |
| no point starting your marriage still paying off | | | | that ring. |
| your engagement ring, that is not a great foot to | | | | So then, "how much to spend on an engagement |
| start forward on. | | | | ring?" |
| When looking at how much to spend on an | | | | Enough to get the ring that will make her happy |
| engagement ring, you must also consider what | | | | and still keep you financially on track. |
| your bride to be will like. Some girls love | | | | There is no magic number, follow the advice |
| extravagance and large diamonds, other girls love | | | | above and you will decide the number that is best |
| simple rings and focus on the meaning of the ring. | | | | for you! |
| You have to look at your ladies taste and be | | | | If you want to learn more read the article on |
| realistic on what will make her happy. Contrary to | | | | how to buy an engagement ring. |
| popular belief, not all girls expect huge diamonds. | | | | |