How much is an engagement ring worth? (1 Viewer)

[Martin]

You know what's funny, I never wore a ring never tried it, but I doubt I'll always wear it. P.s I forget a lot so I'm pretty sure I'll loose it someday.

Seriously, I don't understand the ring thing too. But what the hell at the end of the day you and I both know that we will end up buying one. It's not helping you Martin.

Bah, you misunderstood. I'm not talking about wedding rings, I was talking about engagement rings.

 

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[Azzurri7]

Bah, you misunderstood. I'm not talking about wedding rings, I was talking about engagement rings.

What's the difference?

 

[Martin]

What's the difference?

Engagement ring is the one you're supposed to spend a fortune on. Wedding ring is a lot more low key.

 

[Azzurri7]

Engagement ring is the one you're supposed to spend a fortune on. Wedding ring is a lot more low key.

True but still that doesn't change much other than we have to spend less on a wedding ring.

I was also pointing out at the use and concept of this ring. Like it doesn't make much sense.

 

[Martin]

Yeah I agree, but then I have this thing about not accepting traditional things just because they are traditions. I don't think I'd have a huge problem with a wedding ring, but they are pretty pointless cause it's not like I would forget that I'm married. But at least it's something that you do together and not some sort of ancient transfer of wealth from one person to another that seems pretty lame.

 

[Azzurri7]

Yeah I agree, but then I have this thing about not accepting traditional things just because they are traditions. I don't think I'd have a huge problem with a wedding ring, but they are pretty pointless cause it's not like I would forget that I'm married. But at least it's something that you do together and not some sort of ancient transfer of wealth from one person to another that seems pretty lame.

Yes, probably this is the only reason I would wear it.

Btw, I'm telling you from now, you will be invited to my wedding. Don't ask about the date yet, it's pretty early to tell and plus I never fell inlove. But you'll be invited nevertheless.

 

[Juve_fanatic]

Most of them are worth it:eyebrows:

Its whether its worth it or not, its about whether i can afford it or not

Macedonian girls, now thats something you people should try during your lifetime!!!!!

 

[Martin]

Yes, probably this is the only reason I would wear it.

Btw, I'm telling you from now, you will be invited to my wedding. Don't ask about the date yet, it's pretty early to tell and plus I never fell inlove. But you'll be invited nevertheless.

Thank you, I'm looking forward to seeing Del Piero again. As we are both guests from outside your family I hope you will seat us next to each other.

 

[Yamen]

So you didn't buy a ring?

I sure did.

 

[Yamen]

You know what's funny, I never wore a ring never tried it, but I doubt I'll always/keep wearin it in the future. P.s I forget a lot so I'm pretty sure I'll loose it someday.

Seriously, I don't understand the ring thing too. But what the hell at the end of the day you and I both know that we will end up buying one. It's not helping you Martin.

I am not a ring person either. But I had to for the Mrs's sake
Later on, I took it off as I frequently go to the gym and it is hard to lift with ring on. I took it off and wear it on big occasions.

 

[Martin]

I sure did.

Engagement ring, right? How much did you spend?

 

[Yamen]

Around $3000 and some change
That put a nice dent in my paycheck for a few months to follow.

 

[Martin]

Yikes

 

[Yamen]

Who said love is cheap?

 

[Byrone]

Is this a synopsis of Blood Diamond?

Pretty much & you can add the queen of englands crown jewels too.De Beers have been dealing with conflict diamonds for years,honestly this isnt news.

 

[Alen]

I just paid for the shit. I went out with her, hoping that she'll find the ring she wants asap, without taking me from one jewelery to another. She had already chosen the ring earlier, she picked her ring, i paid for it.

I didn't have a ring when she asked me to marry her

Oh, and i never wear my ring. Just like Rab, i never wore a ring (well, except during the wedding) and i never will.

 

[Byrone]

Great stuff here in SA,when you get married & dont wear your wedding ring woman pretty much think of it as infidelity.

 

[gray]

Is this a synopsis of Blood Diamond?

It's pretty much the concept that Blood Diamond tried to convey.

Pretty much & you can add the queen of englands crown jewels too.De Beers have been dealing with conflict diamonds for years,honestly this isnt news.

It's not news, but relatively few people realise that the 'value' of diamonds is completely artificial, and have this impression that the tradition of buying a diamond engagement ring is centuries old or something.

IMO the diamond trade is one of the biggest scams in history (please oh please don't let this thread spill into a religious debate).

My biggest gripe isn't even with conflict diamonds to be honest. Of course it's awful that so many people die to keep the trade alive, but the part I find most ridiculous is the fact that diamonds have barely any intrinsic value. They shouldn't even be considered rare.

The only reason such exorbitant prices can be charged for the damn things is that the world's entire supply of diamonds is locked up in De Beers-owned vaults, and any time a new competitor arrives on the scene, De Beers has the ability to flood the market with their stash, driving down prices and forcing them out of business.

If I was going to spend 3 months of my salary on my bride-to-be, the last thing I'd waste it on is a chunk of 'precious' rock that can be artificially manufactured in a lab. Why not use it on something memorable like a holiday?

 

[ßöмßäяðîëя]

Do we really have to buy our future wives an engagement ring? Can't we just take them out for Burger King instead?

 

[Yamen]

Great stuff here in SA,when you get married & dont wear your wedding ring woman pretty much think of it as infidelity.

Its the same, here in the Middleeast.