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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickbeam" data-source="post: 483257" data-attributes="member: 635">The old custom was two months wages.  But like others have said, meaning far exceeds the importance of cost when it comes to engagement rings.  Several factors to consider are:1) Will you be buying an engagement ring and a wedding ring, or just one ring total?  Many people do not prefer the idea of having two separate rings that sort of fit together, so instead they get one lovely piece of jewelry.2) Get input, as noted above.  If your impending engagement has been discussed then go ring shopping together.  You don't have to choose one that same day, or ruin your proposal plans by having her present when the actual ring is purchased, but her ideas and opinions are peerless in value.  My wife and I went ring shopping together and I learned that she greatly preferred wedding rings that were more similar to eternity bands or ornate pieces of antique estate jewelry.  I made the final decision and purchase alone, but her input dramatically helped shape my choice and ultimately guaranteed a ring she'd love.3) If you're going to have one central stone, find out what style she likes: princess cut; marquise; pear-shaped; round; etc.4) Color and clarity matter -- don't chintze on these.5) Know your future fiancee well enough to make a realisitc purchase.  This sorta relates back to #2, but includes your own judgment.  I have a friend who received a gorgeous 2.5k solitaire engagement ring...which she never wears.  She works as an Assistant DA in downtown Detroit (not very safe), is very athletic and active, and generally doesn't care for gaudy or expensive jewelry.  It's a lovely ring, but she doesn't wear the blasted thing.  IMO that is just silly.Good luck & congrats.  Update us all later!!</blockquote>

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