Cost of Ring(s)?!

View Quoted Comment Kari, I think you’re absolutely right. I think the silicone ring that came with his fancy one might be too small. That in combination of the sweatiest man doing the sweatiest job is probably causing it. I’m looking into getting a better fitting one for him and probably one for me as well!!


Thank you!!!

We got a matching set, his was around 2k

So my fiance surprised me. He is NOT AT ALL a jewelry person either and I thought for sure he would pick out something cheap and very masculine - like those tungsten rings!

So he tries them on and he picks out a gold ring! A $1100 GOLD RING! I was baffled. He loves it though! And it actually does look pretty cool - it has a white and gold ombre look to it. I just would have never guessed he would picked that out in a million years.

So I’ll say this. Maybe you should ask yourself why you are choosing that particular ring for him...I guess my thought process is it almost sounds like you want him to be happy with whatever you choose just because he’s never had any real interest in jewelry. I guess I feel like if he was totally okay with those rings from Walmart then I’d say it’s cool because you are getting what he wants. I really don’t think it’s about cost. And I think focusing on cost takes your eyes off of what is truly
Important the fact that you are getting married. Which is amazing. For the record me and my future wife are relatively frugal people. Her engagement ring was a little over $250 and her wedding about the same. So I ended up paying $500. Both purchased off of Etsy. It was important to me that I got her something she liked and that she wanted and something she would treasure. Because well I love her. At the same time I’m in school and working a good part time job. But I’m not made of money either so I had her give me a series of rings she wanted and liked and I found one that was in my budget but one she liked. However my ring was only 80 bucks but I really like my ring I’m not a ring person or a jewelry person but I did want a ring a I would treasure and one I liked but I didn’t require her to break the bank. So if you are concerned about cost try to find a middle ground that makes both you guys happy.

View Quoted Comment I just wanted to say that I was super hurt by your comments, Tiger Bride. I created this thread and received about 100 replies which disagreed with my opinion. Out of those 100, only TWO were replies that I wasn't okay with bc of rudeness and one of those included yours. I simply told you that I felt judged. Instead of simply apologizing, you became super defensive and are trying to embarrass me by pulling up older post. This post you took a screenshot of is NOT me juding others. I simply put that my parents were rare compared to others and did not offer a single penny towards my wedding. Some may consider this sad.


Again, I am frugal and I have had PREVIOUS experiences with homelessness and struggles with hunger. I'm constantly afraid that something will happen and I'll be returned to that life.
Again, very hurt by your replies to me.
Peace be with you and I wish you the best with not only your wedding, but your marriage.

He spent 1500 on mine he wants to spend about 4-500 on his. It won’t be a high carat of gold obviously but he has a size 13 ring so that’s where the cost will come in.


Look up metal masters. They have some we nice rings this is his ring he wears now and it was 20 bucks I believe and it has a good weight to it.

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I have not spoken to you on this or any other thread in three weeks, and today you are reviving this conversation after the dust has settled. As respectfully as I can say this, that a random comment on the Internet is still bothering you enough for you to contact the poster three weeks later, coupled with your various replies on this thread of "I guess I'm bad and you're good" suggests to me that something is amiss.

Earlier in this very thread you claim "Rings originated as a huge money grab that now is inbeded [sic] in our wedding cluture. Look it up when you get a chance." This is rude in tone and disrespectful to those for whom rings are an important part of their religion's marriage rituals. Rings hold tremendous significance for many people and to reduce this tradition to a "money grab" is hurtful. The same person who is (repeatedly) demanding an apology for perceived rudeness and judgment is passing judgment on others.

The fact that your feelings are hurt is unfortunate, but does not automatically entitle you to an apology.

View Quoted Comment Hi Celina, thank you for sharing. The pics of the rings are gorgeous!

View Quoted Comment My fiancé has that same ring in the silver looking metal with blue sapphires in the channel!

View Quoted Comment Thank you. It’s the thought that count behind the rings honestly one day we were at a pawn shop and I put in a sapphire ring worth 60buck that thing didn’t leave my finger until I had my son. I had it for maybe a year and it was my favorite ring.

View Quoted Comment Omg! You took the words out of my mouth. It indeed is the thought that counts. Giving a spouse the MOST expensive ring will not make the marriage last. It's the couple's actions within the marriage

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Please state where I "made fun of your homelessness". In a direct quote. That is a reprehensible thing to do.

View Quoted Comment That is out of my budget. Thank you for sharing. Matching sets are super cute

View Quoted Comment Hi EmeraldBride, thank you for sharing

View Quoted Comment Hi Elijah, thank you for your suggestions

View Quoted Comment I know! This thread is indeed exhausting lol

View Quoted Comment I tell my fiancé I’ll get him a damn onion ring and he better love it haha.

View Quoted Comment Right! Finally someone on this thread who shares my opinion!

View Quoted Comment My first engagement I had like a 2500 dollar ring and the person I was with was no bueno for me or my daughter. Finding my FH was out of no where never expected a proposal or anything but the 3 rings he’s gotten me have been anywhere from that 60 dollar one to my engagement ring. I’d be happy with a little 25 cent ring. He has done so much for me a pretty ring is just a nice accessory, obviously rings are more than that but you get what I’m saying girl haha. I got you

View Quoted Comment I agree with Samantha on this one! Lol