Engagement rings?

[Big Dan]

Thank you all for your thoughts its been very insightful

Just to clear things up i haven't asked her yet

[NotaGoth]

I remember in Palmerston North my partner and I were "looking" at rings.... I found one that I absolutely LOVED.. What can I say.. It was perfect.. *cough* too perfect...


$30,000 worth of ring... I very quickly gave it back...


I doubt he'll marry me anytime soon... haha...

I'd say what your comfortable with, and what you are able to afford.. If she loves you she wouldn't expect anything more... A ring isn't the be all and end all..

[Edbear]

Hey BD!! well done that man! Congrats to you and your good lady. Spend according to your heart dude. Love has no price.

$32.50

[oldrider]

Thank you all for your thoughts its been very insightful

Just to clear things up i haven't asked her yet

Not wanting to rain on your parade but you are not actually on your own in these sorts of decisions, she has to actually be part of it! John.

[FROSTY:Me]

You mean you're NOT sposed to waunder on into cash converters -look for a ring that fits and say--yep that'll do---aww my bad

[Edbear]

You mean you're NOT sposed to waunder on into cash converters -look for a ring that fits and say--yep that'll do---aww my bad

No, but an antique shop is fine, especially if she spies a ring and really, really wants it...

[Curious_AJ]

congrats!!

and well, i'd say keep it simple... I don't think it's the price that counts anyway. it's quality, beauty, and whatever you think would suit your beloved on a personal level.

[Blondini]

You mean you're NOT sposed to waunder on into cash converters -look for a ring that fits and say--yep that'll do---aww my bad

All the best Dave

[ZeroIndex]

Just go on trademe and buy something off the $1 reserve list

[bobsmith]

Congratulations!!!

Try looking at Bidz.com You can usually pick up very nice rings at less than half the price they go for on trademe. Also they're new. (many sellers you see on trademe actually buy the rings on bidz.com and sell them on trademe for many times profit.

Make sure you do your homework about diamonds etc and figure out exactly how much you want to spend though. Also they will always put the exact price you paid on the customs document so take that into account when you're bidding on a ring. I have bought a couple of rings from them (one for my fiancee and one which I sold on trademe for a very handsome profit) and had both valued from a gem valuer. I rarely buy jewelery elsewhere now.

[Kittyhawk]

Congrats....Im sure what ever you buy she will be happy with. Dont make it too fancy have semi practial so its good for everyday use. A big rock can catch on things.

A burger ring will do if it comes to the worst

[Albino]

I'm afraid I just don't get rings. What does a ring do? A symbol of my love does not need to cost thousands, it should be something that I made myself, rather than handing over a house deposit to micheal hill.

And I'd rather spend the money on holiday, maybe somewhere really romantic to pop the question. Something that we'll remember.

To me a ring is just a material something that she can show to all her friends and feel superior or inferfior based on the amount you forked out compared to theirs.

My current woman doesn't see it this way and I'm doubting whether I'll ever find anyone that does.

Just like weddings, fuck the $30,000. I know that I'd have much better memories of a world trip mith my new wife rather than flower arrangements, photographers, dresses etc etc etc

Sorry for imposing this counter-viewpoint, it's been the topic of some interesting "discussions" lately - usually followed by no sex

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

As i have decided that my lady is the one i want to spend the rest of my life with. But not sure how much to spend on the ring

The more you spend on a ring the less you can spend on your bike... Be hardcore about... buy a can of coke, drink the coke, and use the... oh wait that only works in the movies...

Or you could use and old ring off your bike... just make sure it hasn't got too much oil on it...

or go to the 123 dollar shop

hmmm the delimema of it all... :slap:

Congrats

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

I'm afraid I just don't get rings. What does a ring do? A symbol of my love does not need to cost thousands, it should be something that I made myself, rather than handing over a house deposit to micheal hill.

And I'd rather spend the money on holiday, maybe somewhere really romantic to pop the question. Something that we'll remember.

To me a ring is just a material something that she can show to all her friends and feel superior or inferfior based on the amount you forked out compared to theirs.

My current woman doesn't see it this way and I'm doubting whether I'll ever find anyone that does.

Just like weddings, fuck the $30,000. I know that I'd have much better memories of a world trip mith my new wife rather than flower arrangements, photographers, dresses etc etc etc

Sorry for imposing this counter-viewpoint, it's been the topic of some interesting "discussions" lately - usually followed by no sex

I actually agree with all that its a waste on hard earned cash and does nothing WTF

[Southern man]

Stay away from BIDZ the jewellery is crap. You get what you pay for. If you are interested I am a manuacturing jeweller. I would be happy give you some advice if you would like. Also could do you an excellent deal on hand made KIWI ring. PM me if your interested.