"A princess cut"
"A three carat diamond"
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The general rule - whether we agree with it or not - is that a guy spends two months salary or wages on the engagement ring. It is to be a diamond one. She should assist in picking it out at all costs. If your budget is $2,000, then tell the person at the store $1,500 - because they are going to upsell, so will be getting you back up to just where you want to be.
Now if any wish to add to this what kind of diamond engagement ring they think one should buy, please do so, but do not put in ads or URLs, just types and kinds and colors and clarities and such that is relevent to the question.
I personally would want one that has symbolic meaning, so that really is up to the couple, I met a couple at the Grand Canyon who had their wedding rings made and they were matching gold bands in the shape of a scarab and on the inside a private inscription that had to be the the most unique wedding bands I've ever seen.
So bottom line their is not a right answer to this question, some like the diamond quality and size and traditional style others make get theirs tattoed on so just have fun and be happy and be honest with your likes or dislikes, good luck!
If you plan to ask her to marry you, you should give her an engagement ring. The majority of engagement rings are diamond but keep in mind that you can easily find a diamond engagement ring for your budget. If you buy a nice engagement ring, you and your bride-to-be can buy your wedding rings with or without diamonds or just plain gold (or another material) wedding bands.
You should spend what you can afford as diamond engagement rings vary widely in price. Tradition dictates that 2 months gross salary should be spent on an engagement ring and some claim that it is now trending towards 3 months gross salary.
The Engagement Ring was created in 1991.
One can purchase a platinum diamond engagement ring at a jewelry store. One should visit a local jeweler and ask about their selection to find the option that fits the buyer's needs.
If your talking about the engagement ring in miscellania and etceteria you just get a normal ring there is no special engagement ring or anything like that
Engagement rings are traditionally diamond so this would be the best stone to have set in a white gold ring for this purpose. If you would like to be less traditional then you could use ruby, diamond or sapphire, either alone or alongside diamond.
Diamond engagement rings should be cleaned carefully so that the ring is not damaged. Rings can be cleaned professionally at most jewelers. They can also be cleaned at home with commercial cleaners available at most mass merchandisers.
About $800
Blue Diamond
It is usually around 1/2-1 full carat in the engagement ring.
The prices between a real diamond ring or a moissanite engagement ring can vary greatly. Generally, real diamond rings are up to 1000% more expensive than moissanite rings.
That the couple is poor.