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Expensive Wedding Rings

The bigger, the better. This is the motto of many celebrities who view the engagement ring as a huge status quo symbol. It seems that as each new celebrity gets engaged they strive to get a bigger more expensive engagement ring than the ones before. Of course some of the biggest jewelers endorse this for their name as the designer of a particular ring chosen by some famous figure affects their status incredibly. Especially when the celebrities getting married have an influence on fashion trends. People, more notably the college age group, tend to want to imitate what their favorite celebrity does.

A pink diamond engagement ring is one of the more expensive you can buy. Colored diamonds are rare and as a result tend to be more expensive than the already pricy colorless diamonds. Of all the colored diamonds, the pink diamond is the rarest of them all. Additionally, it’s not just the rarity that makes this such an expensive diamond but it’s also a truly remarkable stone with its brilliance and sparkle. Blue is quite rare and expensive too. They generally run about ,000 per carat on the low end and as much as 0,000 per carat for the truly outstanding pieces.

Using platinum as the metal of choice with the diamond is another way to jack up the price. Platinum is the strongest and most durable metal around, which makes this the most expensive metal to purchase. Platinum holds its sheen and brilliance for a long time while white gold will need to be re-plated at some point and yellow gold tends to be softer. A woman will most likely be wearing her wedding ring for years to come so investing in platinum is probably a great choice.

Antique diamond rings are a good investment for anyone who desires intricate detail given to the setting. Especially one that was detailed around a large expensive diamond. The detail in the design of an antique is considered way too costly to replicate today so if you purchase an antique ring, you’ll have an investment that will increase in value over time.

One would think that the biggest diamond has to be the most expensive one. Not necessarily. The most expensive diamond has to have four factors that are as close to perfect as possible. These four factors are cut, clarity, color and carat. The bigger the carat combined with a perfect clarity, which means to have no or little flaws, perfectly cut and of course the color. Colored diamonds as we’ve already mentioned are the most expensive but the colorless ones can be quite pricey too as long as they meet the four C’s criteria.

When shopping for an engagement ring, be prepared to make an investment. Generally purchasing an engagement ring is ranked third in the most expensive purchase one will make in their lives. Most people get married and expect this union to last for their lifetimes, which can be as long as fifty or even sixty years. One would want their wedding ring to last the lifetime with them.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Why are engagement rings more expensive than wedding rings? Where I get a best quality one in cheap price?
    We are looking for good diamond engagement rings. But some of my friends tell us it is more expensive than wedding rings. Why are engagement rings more expensive than wedding rings? Where I get a best quality one in cheap price?

    • ANSWER:
      Generally speaking, the engagement ring has the main stone on it.

      The wedding band has much smaller stones on it therefore costing less.

      I got my wife’s ring at Diamond Brokers of Florida:

      http://www.dbof.com/

      Or you could check out these other online sources:

      www.WhiteFlash.com

      www.GoodOldGold.com

      www.ExcelDiamonds.com

      www.BlueNile.com

      Blue Nile’s database is good, but they don’t provide you with photos or analysis reports (ASET, Isee2, B-scope, etc) of the diamond. I wouldn’t go with them for that reason.

      Happy hunting.

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  2. QUESTION:
    Why are engagement rings more expensive than wedding rings?
    Also, how does the binding of the rings work? Before or after the wedding ceremony?

    Just wondering. Looking at the wedding rings and engagement rings strikes my curiosity.

    • ANSWER:
      Engagement rings usually cost more due to the fact that there is a large stone of some kind (either a gem like an emerald or sapphire or traditional like a diamond) which takes up a chunk of the cost. Wedding rings are usually cheaper due to smaller diamonds or just pure white/yellow gold.

      I’d recommend getting the rings bound together after the ceremony, just in case both the rings won’t fit on your finger together, or so that your groom doesn’t have to force them on. That’s just my opinion, different people do things a different ways.

  3. QUESTION:
    Should wedding rings be more expensive than wedding rings?
    I am a bored child (13 year old) so I Google’d build an engagement ring and the ring I made had a diamond 41,867 and the setting cost 2,949 for a total of 44,816 dollars… So my question is should a wedding ring be more expensive than an engagement ring!!!

    • ANSWER:
      yes, the engagement ring should cost more than the wedding ring. Start saving your money to buy that ring when you are ready, although I think you might find one for less.

  4. QUESTION:
    Do you think expensive wedding rings are a waste of money?
    I respect that people want to wear wedding rings as a kind of tradition, but I don’t understand why it’s important that guys buy the most expensive one they can, or a certain percent of what they make, etc. If you love someone, you should not have to PROVE it to them by buying them something expensive. They should already know how much you mean to them.
    I’m just saying, wouldn’t that money be better spent on a romantic vacation together or something?
    Hey Blunt-
    My parents got married in jeans and they have matching 300 dollar gold rings. They still love each other alot and have been together for 25 years.
    Spending all that money on stuff like that only means that you are insecure with your relationship and are compensating or are overly obsessed with material things.
    Please, Bitch.
    Ummm, no. Stop hating on poor people.
    But my dad makes over 200K a year and my mom makes over 100K a year, but no they didn’t make that much when they were younger. I’m getting a doctorate. I think you should probably get over yourself.
    Actually it was 300 bucks for the pair, buuutttt…thanks for all the well thought out answers you guys (with the exception of that one chick). I’m glad I spurred some controversy!
    Koukla…i wasn’t even talking to you! i was talking to Blunt. I don’t think i’m too undesirable lol

    • ANSWER:
      Yes and no.

      I completely agree that it’s ridiculous to think man should spend a certain dollar amount or certain percentage of his income on an engagement ring. That whole belief springs from an exceedingly successful marketing campaign by De Beers. Sorry, but the people in line to make my money don’t get to tell me how much I should be willing to spend.

      I firmly believe you can get beautiful, high-quality pieces for far less money than most people believe they need to spend. In fact, I know that you can because I have several lovely, high-quality, and inexpensive pieces.

      However, almost everyone has something they spend more money than is practical on. For some, it’s fine dining. For others, it’s the latest gadgetry. For still others, it’s antiques.

      For you, vacations may be a priority, but there’s nothing wrong with others making their rings a priority.

      And the money spent is truly all relative. It seems less wasteful to spend more when you have more.

      And while money spent is no guarantee of love, money not spent can indicate a lack of love. Wait, hear me out – what I’m saying is that a person who is deliberately cheap is often not a person who is thinking of his or her partner’s needs and wants.

      My husband would never see flowers as a practical gift, but I love them, so he brings me flowers. By the same token, if a woman would really prefer a diamond ring to a cubic zirconia, her fiance should make every effort to get her a diamond ring.

      My husband got me a sapphire ring that cost less than 0.00. BUT, it was exactly what I wanted and, given expenses I knew we’d soon be incurring, spending more seemed just as impractical to me as it is did to him. And I knew very well that he wasn’t cheap. Not a month before, he’d bought me a new computer for my birthday because mine was giving me trouble.

      Edit: I do want to say, though, that it’s not fair for people to assume that modest means are the result of ignorance and/or laziness. Some highly skilled positions pay very little, and many of the working poor in this country are college educated and work more than 40 hours a week. Conversely, there are some people with quite a bit of money who make most of it by looking pretty or engaging in unethical behavior. The idea that life doles out its blessings and its curses on the basis of the hard work and virtue of its recipients is woefully misguided.

      Another Edit: I just have to chime in again and address this argument that spending large amounts of money on a ring isn’t as silly as spending large amounts of money on a vehicle. It isn’t a logical argument for two reasons. First, vehicles allow their drivers to get to work to make money to feed their families, and rings, no matter how beautiful, do not. Second, the markup on both is astronomical, so its wrong to assume an expensive ring will hold its value. Again, I’m not criticizing those who value their rings. I value mine. But the car/ring comparison is specious. Wear OR sell a ring and you can’t use its value to feed your family for a year. Use your car for five years, and you can likely feed your family each day of those five years.

  5. QUESTION:
    Why do women get big expensive wedding rings and men get cheap ones?
    Why do men always have to spend more money on women than vice-versa?

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  6. QUESTION:
    What’s with expensive wedding rings?
    Why do people think they NEED a 20 thousand dollar ring. I could care less if it was a piece of string. I married my husband not my ring. “Its a symbol of love. Love knows no price” There for the ring should cost as much as you want it to… Whatever, I think you marry someone for love, and a ring is just a symbol. And I have never understood why people love the really expensive ones. Even if I could afford a 50 thousand dollar ring I would rather have a 200 dollar ring. Heck I would take a 25c candy machine ring. I just don’t understand, why waste the money on a ring. Its not like the more it costs the more they loves you. I should just get a tattoo of a ring so I never lose it. lol? I just dont understand. Some one explain why an expensive ring is better than a cheaper one?
    Even if I had all the money in the world I would still choose a cheap ring. I am not materialistic in that way. I think the ring is nothing compared to my love for my husband. I chose my ring, it was cheap, but cheap in cost not in looks. I just think there is no point in spending that much.
    Thats the other thing, if I made millions i would not buy an expensive car. I would still buy a Prius or a Yaris. becuase they are cute and have good gas mileage. IDK I guess Im crazy for not being materialistic….

    • ANSWER:
      People just have different tastes…here comes the thumbs down, but I am a very materialistic person. I don’t have much money- and my boyfriend and I are just getting on our feet, we are still young-I’m 19 and he is 22, and we PLAN on having money when we are older, and until we can afford a decent ring, like a 2-3 carat diamond set in a platinum tiffany’s setting, I want to hold off on our marriage. We arent ready. I know my marriage is going to be for life, so until I have enough money to have the wedding of my dreams, I don’t want to get married. I always want the best things- i was born with that in me. And to answer your question-an expensive ring is NOT BETTER than a cheap one. It’s just the bride and the grooms taste that make the impact on the amount spent on it. It’s not a big deal…

  7. QUESTION:
    which wedding rings are more expensive; diamonds or pearls?
    I understand that it varies, but generally, which are more expensive?

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  8. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know if Gottlieb & Sons wedding rings are expensive?
    I was looking at their website, and they have beautiful rings but no prices. I take that as a hint that they are pretty pricey!! Any info is appreciated!!

    • ANSWER:
      Here is a site that carries the brand Gottlieb & Sons.

      the bands are are all different prices.

  9. QUESTION:
    Why are some Tungsten Wedding rings more expensive than others?
    So I purchased a new wedding band for my hubby for our Anniversary, and I really wanted to go with Tungsten since its Scratch proof and stuff. I went to several jewelery stores, and almost all tungsten rings are at least 0. I ended up getting a Tungsten Carbide ring for 0. But…a few of my friends found similar Tungsten rings at the mall for ! I just checked out Ebay, and ALL of the Tungsten rings there are no more than ! Are Jewelry stores trying to rip people off, or are the expensive rings like the one I purchased more special or different?

    • ANSWER:
      There is a difference between Jewelry Grade and Industrial Grade tungsten. Be careful though and make sure you find one that is jewelry grade and not industrial grade.

      Because of the bad economy, many light bulb companies have expanded into creating tungsten jewelry because light bulb filaments are tungsten. They contain cobalt. Cobalt is cheap and is found in industrial grade tungsten. Cobalt reacts to the secretions from your skin and leaves a green or brown mark on your finger.

      You want to find tungsten jewelry with a nickel alloy, slightly more expensive but won’t corrode. Usually tungsten jewelry with a name brand is the best way to go. If you are paying less than 0 for a ring, you’re probably getting a light bulb filament.

      So the answer is you probably got a real jewelry grade tungsten ring. Your friend bought a light bulb filament from ebay. You will notice that places that sell those light bulb filament rings probably have no warranty.

      Give the cheap rings 1 year and they will turn cloudy grey and corroded, and the people on ebay won’t replace it.

  10. QUESTION:
    If your fiance wanted an expensive wedding ring how would you react?
    Let’s say you’re about to marry the girl of your dreams. The ring she wants is gorgeous and would look great on her finger. She loves it but it’s 6,000 dollars and there are lots of nice rings for much less. She isn’t begging you to buy it, but you know she loves it. What would you do?

    • ANSWER:
      If she loves you, she won’t care what ring you get her. Get her something you can afford. ,000 for a ring she may not wear for very long(depending on her career), would be ridiculous. I don’t wear my engagement ring because my line of work, the engagement ring would tear exam gloves.

  11. QUESTION:
    Do you believe in buying the most expensive wedding rings you can ?

    • ANSWER:
      No It’s the symbolism and not the money that is important : )

  12. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know the best legit online site to shop for inexpensive, quality wedding rings?
    My fiancee and I opted to save for purchasing a home rather than an expensive wedding/ ring set. I wanted to shop around for possible ring bargains anyways though. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! :]

    • ANSWER:
      Ice.com is a good site for it, also grab a 15% off coupon at http://www.prioritycodes.com/Jewelry/Ice.com-Priority-Codes/index.html for a discount

  13. QUESTION:
    How do I hint to my boyfriend that I dont need an expensive wedding ring?
    My boyfriend and I have been talking about marriage lately.He said he has the ring he wants to get for me but need just a little more money. I know he wants to try and get something big. But the thing is I don’t care about size, I honestly don’t but I don’t know how to tell him that? Should I or should I just let him be???

    • ANSWER:
      You’ll hate my answer, but it’s honestly the first thing that occurred to me. You’re about to commit your life to this guy and you can’t have a simple convo about the type of ring you want? Hopefully, this is just a blip and not a reflection of the way you communicate, because this is nothing compared to the big issues married couples have to address.

      I’m the same way you are, and for me it’s personal taste. I just don’t like big stones. But to be blunt, I simply told him and he laughed and said I was a cheap date. End of story. So please make sure you and he can be honest and open with each other.

  14. QUESTION:
    What would be considered an expensive engagement/wedding ring?
    And what’s the most expensive ring you’ve ever seen?

    • ANSWER:
      I think ,000 would be pretty darn expensive for a non-celebrity. I can’t think of any off the top of my head but celebrity rings are up there with most expensive.

  15. QUESTION:
    where is the best website to find engagment or wedding rings that arent too expensive? or unusual wedding ring

    i want something a little unusual.
    not too pricey
    and no. it doesnt have to be diamonds.
    a yellow stone would be great.

    • ANSWER:
      bluenile.com.. huge selection..
      check it out!

  16. QUESTION:
    what is the most expensive wedding ring ever bought?

    • ANSWER:
      I heard 10mil — some rich celeb…

      i heard it is usually 2 months of salary….

  17. QUESTION:
    Ever noticed that engagement rings are more expensive than wedding rings?
    Shouldn’t the best gift be given to the one who makes it to the wedding?

    or is that the reason why it’s given first?
    Think deeper people!

    Why not put the diamond on the wedding ring instead? :)

    • ANSWER:
      did you ever notice that marriages are more expensive than divorces? Hmmm…

  18. QUESTION:
    Poll: How can I retrieve a severed finger (with an expensive wedding ring on it) from my garbage disposal?
    : (

    • ANSWER:
      stick your hand down there

  19. QUESTION:
    How expensive are men’s wedding bands/rings?
    I am going to buy my fiance’s wedding band, but have no idea how much it will cost. From experience, can you give me a range? Also, which are the nicest, not-too-expensive kind?

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      It depends on what metal you purchase, and where you buy it from, and if it has stones.

      A solid 18k white or yellow gold band is probably going to run you between 0-0. That is a guesstimate, it can depend on a lot of factors. Where you are buying it from, what part of the country you are in, if it has to be sized, ect.

      Men today, seem to prefer the stainless steel, tungsten carbide and titanium. All tasteful, durable material. Stainless steel tends to have more of a matte finish, meaning it kind of looks “dull” where the other two metals can be much more shiny. Of course, you can find stainless steel in a shiny finish. They tend to be considerably less expensive. Usually 0-0. Very masculine and ideal if he works with his hands. They don’t tend to scratch or bend easily.

      Stay away from sterling silver and platinum, and you will be fine.

      Congrats and good luck!

  20. QUESTION:
    How does buying wedding rings work?
    I want to propose within say 1yr, how do I go about ring shopping. Do I need to buy an expensive engagement ring or wedding ring or both? I guess I need to know what the first step is…

    • ANSWER:
      Generally you would by the engagement ring first then if she says yes the two of you would pick out the wedding bands. As for cost that depends on what you can afford and what she wants. I have a small stone and love it as I am not into big expensive rocks.

  21. QUESTION:
    whats the most expensive wedding ring?
    whats the most expensive wedding ring ever bought?who was it bought for? where can i see pictures of it?

    • ANSWER:
      I was watching a show on TV the other night and it was called Fashion Fanatic: Wedding Edition on there there was a store in New York that had a ring that was worth over million. It was a pink diamond that was 9 carats…J Lo’s was only 5 carats. The guy at the store said that it was the most expensive ring. It had not yet been purchased.

  22. QUESTION:
    What’s the deal with the expensive wedding ring?
    Is that really how you demonstrate love in modern society? Wouldn’t it be better to buy something reasonable and save money for more important things.

    • ANSWER:
      It’s all pretty relative to what you are able to afford and what you want to see on your fiancee’s finger and what she would like. I think it’s simply a matter of preference and where you are at in your life. My fiance is in the jewelry business, so of course, I got a great diamond when we got engaged. I love it. It doesn’t mean that he loves me more or less than if he were to get me a small diamond. He just knew what I would like and wanted to get it for me. Who wouldn’t want a big diamond? Then again, maybe there are some that truly wouldn’t. To each their own. We both enjoy jewelry and travelling and those are the treasures in which we choose to spend our hard-earned money. Other people spend lots of money on cars, expensive furniture, clothing, kids, houses, drugs, etc. And that’s what’s important to them.

  23. QUESTION:
    Why do women compete on marriage: who gets the most expensive ring/wedding, who’s hubby makes more money?
    When marriage is supposed to be about love? Why is it something women compete on with their girl friends? Why do women have to be so superficial?
    EDIT:

    Guys NEVER compete with each other on how beautiful their wives are.
    Guys don’t even talk about each other’s wives at all. They talk about sports & stuff. Guys aren’t even that competitive with each other.

    • ANSWER:
      Greedy b*tches.

  24. QUESTION:
    why are engagement rings more ornate/expensive than wedding bands?
    Engagement rings symbolize a promise to get married, right? I would think that actually getting married is a much bigger deal, so why wouldn’t you give a simple band first and a big when you get married?
    can anyone explain this/ give insight (other than jewelers just wanting to make $$ on the engagement to actual wedding ratio)??

    • ANSWER:
      Steph is close but a little off. Engagement rings weren’t for security if something happened, that would be the dowrys and marriage contracts.

      A long time ago the bride’s family had to approve the marriage. Since women couldn’t support themsevles naturally the family would want to know how well the potential husband could support his new bride. Anybody can lie and say “I make a million dollars!”. The engagement ring was proof (or suppposed to be) that the guy could follow through on his claims–hence why it was supposed to cost three month’s salary. If your fiancee bought you a 1500 ring then your family would know they could expect for your husband to provide you with 500 a month and make their decision to approve the marriage from there. When women’s lib hit and we were responsible for ourselves the diamond industry started loosing money so they came up with ads that convinced a guy that the bigger the ring the bigger the love. They brainwash people into thinking that if your guy doesn’t get you a big rock he must not think you are worth the time to make the money for it or something.

      After that, many women just think it’s too showy to get another ring that is equally expensive but I have definately seen them. My client now has a 3 carat engagment ring and is buying an eternity band with 2ct total weight of diamonds on it.

  25. QUESTION:
    How do wedding and engagement rings work?
    This topic confuses me…
    Is the engagment ring traditionally more expensive, or cheaper than the wedding ring?

    Why are there 2 rings (engagement and wedding) wouldnt that be extremely expensive?

    Does the guy get an engagement ring too, or is the just the girl?

    Does the girl have to buy the guys wedding ring?

    Does the couple shop for the wedding rings together?

    Also, isn’t there an engagement/wedding ring that is like 2 pieces, and when the wedding comes you get the 2nd piece?

    • ANSWER:
      Q – Is the engagment ring traditionally more expensive, or cheaper than the wedding ring?
      A – The engagement ring is more expensive. Traditionally the man is supposed to spend 3 months salary on one, but that isn’t really done as much these days.

      Q – Why are there 2 rings (engagement and wedding) wouldnt that be extremely expensive?
      A – Most engagement rings & wedding bands can be bought in a set to save money & then the rings will also match. There doesn’t always have to be an engagement ring, but it’s just grown to be a custom. When people mention being engaged everyone always wants to see the engagement ring. The wedding band speaks for itself.

      Q – Does the guy get an engagement ring too, or is the just the girl?
      A – Guys can have an engagement ring too. It’s not tradition but it is becoming more popular lately. When I got engaged I bought my fiance a nice ring. Was nothing fancy cause it would just get damaged at work.

      Q – Does the girl have to buy the guys wedding ring?
      Usually the bride does buy the grooms ring. I think traditionally the grooms parents buy the wedding bands but not all traditional customs are followed thru on anymore.

      Q – Does the couple shop for the wedding rings together?
      Most of the time, yes. A lot of couples like to have matching rings therefore they’d shop together. But it can always be kept a surprise too.

      Q – Also, isn’t there an engagement/wedding ring that is like 2 pieces, and when the wedding comes you get the 2nd piece?
      Yes, thats a bridal set. Engagement rings come in all shapes & sizes these days so the wedding band is made to fit perfectly with it. My engagement ring is princess cut & the matching wedding band has a square groove in it to fit perfectly. My sisters wedding band is curved to fit in with her wavy styled engagement ring.

      =)

  26. QUESTION:
    where can i find wedding bands/rings that are not too expensive, but look nice and will last?
    Also, anyone know anything about getting married by a judge in a court house, how does this work? What do you wear,? We have a date to go see one to get married, but im unsure of what to expect.
    If anyone been through this let me know how this goes!

    • ANSWER:
      honestly for plain gold wedding bands i would go to walmart. I’m serious.

  27. QUESTION:
    What’s usually more expensive, the wedding ring or the engagement ring?

    • ANSWER:
      The engagement ring should be the price of a luxury sudan. The wedding band should be the price of a 2 door coupe or hatchback.

  28. QUESTION:
    which one does bless the marriage more? an expensive wedding and ring, or a simple marriage ceremony?
    which one bless the marriage more? having an expensive wedding, ring, a big house? or having a simple ceremony?

    • ANSWER:
      the wedding ring because i have something that is a symbol of our love and dedication. something i can have with me daily and i can’t wear the wedding pictures on my finger.

  29. QUESTION:
    celebrity wedding rings?
    A lot of celebrities have been showing off their wedding rings such as Eva Longoria, Mariah Carey, and Kobe Bryants (well his was a forgiveness ring after an affair).
    So i wanted to know who do you think has the most expensive wedding ring and how much is it?

    i really wanted to know Eva Longoria’s wedding ring

    • ANSWER:
      The most expensive ring ever is the one Donald Trump bought for his 3rd wife Melania Knauss. It is worth million, it would be worth more if he hadn’t had it engraved too.

  30. QUESTION:
    Why are men’s wedding rings always much more cheap than their wives?
    Has anyone else ever wondered why typically(but not always) the husbands have less expensive wedding rings. Alot of women (but not all) have their rings appraised and some feel disappointed or unapprciated if they don’t get a ring that atleast looks glamorous and expensive. However, they don’t feel as though buying their soon to be husbands dull and comparativly inexpensive rings is a sign that they don’t care about or appreciate him. This is 2007 and supposedly everyone wants to be EQUAL. Tradition shouldn’t have much baring because traditionally women getting married was a ceremony for basically taking her from her family and GIVING her to her husband. Also traditionally women were mostly housewives. So what’s the deal? This is alittle (alot) off topic but is it ok to hold on to tradition (chivalry, gentlemen-like and lady-like behavior and all of that other crap) when u r getting something good out of it even though it’s not based on equality.
    I’m not talking engagement rings per se. However if the woman proposes than yes that can be included. Does she expect an engagement ring even though she proposed. Silly!
    Pleasing your wife is all fine and dandy, but what about pleasing your husband. Alot of people would claim sex is pleasing your husband but that’s the biggest load of crap i’ve ever heard.
    The ring used to be a bargain because women aren’t EXPECTED to clean anyones home or cook anyones food or raise anyones kids but their own unless they want to. The housewife thing basically over so giving her a ring for her “services” is unreal. And alot of men do place sentimental value on the ring. Some guys don’t but some women don’t either.
    I’m sorry but some of the things that i’ve heard r insane. The sexism, the contradictory logic, the complete lack of reason. I can’t believe that so many people still think that these sexist ideas are “ok.” Thanks for letting me know that I can buy my gf’s sentimental attachment to me with a ring.

    • ANSWER:
      Face facts, you aren’t going to win here. You simply must accept the fact that there will be a double standard.

      Understand that when dealing with women on such issues, logic will not prevail. And you will not convince her – no matter what you say.

      My approach was this: I bought her the ring she wanted, but I will not wear a ring at all. I don’t even wear a watch, let alone a ring.

      She ain’t happy, but at least she didn’t have to come up with ,000 like I did.

  31. QUESTION:
    Can I wear an expensive silver watch with gold banded wedding rings.?
    My husband just bought me an expensive silver watch. My engagment ring is a solitaire with a gold band and I wear a simple gold wedding band. Does this clash with the watch. Should I think about taking it back? It is stressing me out as I do not even know if I can take it back and we have made a colossal mistake. This is a watch I would plan to wear everyday. I was worried that a two toned gold watch would be too over the top for my life of running around with our kids but now I am rethinking—-or ‘overthinking’.
    Thanks for your input….I think I will go back to the store and look at the two toned silver and gold again. I had dismissed it before as ‘over the top’ for my life. Any thoughts?

    • ANSWER:
      Easy. Watch sounds lovely as does your rings. You could try wearing it on the other wrist. Or another option would be to get a plain silver and gold chain bracelet and wear with watch on same wrist. This would blend the silver of the watch in with the gold and diamond tones of your rings.

      Win win situation for all.

      Good luck

  32. QUESTION:
    Help me!! I keep losing my wedding rings!!!?
    I’ve gone through 3 expensive wedding rings and now I’m looking for a cheap pack of plastic or rubber rings to wear on my ring finger so that if I lose one I can just grab another without wasting a lot of money. Any suggestions? Thanks very much
    Edit::: ok, so i lost them because i had to take them off. i lost the first one on a training operation in germany, oh yeah, i’m a marine, so i do stuff that requires me to take my ring off. the second one fell off of my key chain. it was a carabiner and i think it came off when my wife had the car keys. and my most recent ring, which was the most expensive, i lost at the gym. i usually take it off before i go, or wear gloves and it doesn’t bother me, but that day it did so i took it off and it fell out of my pocket. i am not dumb, nor should i not be married, and i assure this is not a joke. i googled plastic wedding bands, and rubber wedding bands but all i got was rubber washers and the such.

    • ANSWER:
      1 Don’t take them off, and if they are slipping off, have them re-sized so they don’t slip off.

      #2 Buy a chain necklace to wear them. This way they don’t get lost if you remove them from your finger because they are still on your person, and if they are slipping off then you can just keep them on the chain necklace all the time.

      #3 Put them on a keychain with one of those beepers that goes off when you clap.

      #4 Get a wedding ring tattooed on your finger.

  33. QUESTION:
    What makes this Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band ring expensive?
    for example this is the one I really want ” http://www.amazon.com/Black-Tungsten-Dome-Comfort-Fit-Wedding/dp/B0019BM1SS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1224614381&sr=8-8 ” What makes this ring and tungsten carbide 100$ or more? someone please tell me, thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      tungsten is a expensive ore and its extremely hard to work with.

      100 bux is ghetto cheap for a wedding band.

  34. QUESTION:
    Is it wise to sauter your wedding and engagement rings together?
    I was married last August and my wedding ring spins on my finger in the winter time when I’m cold. Both rings are the perfect size and cannot fall off, but the wedding ring does spin around when I’m using my hands for something. Anyhow, is it wise to get them sautered together so that the wedding ring cannot spin around? Is it expensive? Were you happy with yours being sautered?

    • ANSWER:
      Some places that were purchased from will do it for free.

      My wife didn’t want to get her rings soldered just in case she just wanted to wear her wedding ring in chance of losing or getting the engagement ring lost/stolen. There are places she’s not comfortable to wear her engagement ring.

  35. QUESTION:
    What are some good websites to buy him and her wedding rings off of?
    Me and my boyfriend are going to be getting married soon, in a civil ceremony. The rings don’t need to be expensive.. because we will have a formal wedding later on.

    • ANSWER:
      Walmart has some beautiful ones… Also, there are some on ebay

  36. QUESTION:
    If my husband lost his very expensive wedding ring today…?
    Should he replace it himself, or should I have to buy him another one?
    He lost it at work. He works at the hospital so I can see how it would happen with his type of job. He feels really bad about it and we spent the afternoon searching his work, and the snow covered parking lot.

    • ANSWER:
      I would be upset, but a friend of mine is on his 3rd ring!! I would discuss it with him, and I guess if It were me the circumstances would totally make my decision. How did he lose it? If it was completely his fault, I would make him pay for most of it, or if it was an accident I would pay for most of it or at least help him pay for one. Things in life don’t always happen the way they should, so my best advice is don’t take it out on him and make him feel worse than he probably already does, or make a huge fight about it.

  37. QUESTION:
    i found a really expensive wedding ring?
    Ok so last night i was out playing football…………………………..… long story short i got slide tackled to the floor an then as i kicked the ground with my football boots (studs)
    i found the ring it looks really really expensive & i dont know whether i should pawn it or what can i do im only 15.
    anyways thanks for the answers

    * NO WAY AM I GOING TO GO TO THE POLICE I WANT TO FIND THE OWNER & GIVE IT BACK
    OR I PAWN IT AN GET ABOUT 2GRAND REALLY CONFUSED HELPPP
    HELLO IM 15 CRAIGSLIST IS FOR OVER 18′S

    • ANSWER:
      If you keep it you will doing what is known in the law as “theft by finding” and the consequences are as harsh as “theft”.

      Take it to the Police and hand it in. This is one of the places the owner will go when they realise that they have lost the ring. If the owner doesn’t report it to the Police, you will receive it after 6 months and then it’s legally yours.

      Also contact the lost and found property where you found it and let them know you have handed it to the Police so if the owner checks there, they will know where to go to get it.

      Going to the Police will find the legal owners – keeping it at home isn’t going to find them.

      KD

  38. QUESTION:
    My estranged husband sold my very expensive wedding ring set for dirt cheap! What can I do?
    My estranged husband took my wedding ring off my finger in a heated abusive arguement then sold it for dirt cheap 2 days later. I’m filing for divorce. Can I get the value of my ring? Will he have to pay the value or the price he sold it for?
    I DID make a “fist”! He bent my finger back to my arm and TOOK it! My hand was swollen for days and I have pics of these and MANY more injuries.

    • ANSWER:

  39. QUESTION:
    Need wedding rings. Where can I find interesting rings? Not too expensive.?

    • ANSWER:
      ANOTHER ADVOCATE 4 EBAY

      I had an EBAY wedding! I got my dress, rings, shoes, bridesmaid dress, wedding night lingerie, all on ebay. My ring is a marquise cut diamond – 1 carat, with two accent diamonds, 1/4 carat each, and small diamonds in the band (8 total), white gold. THe diamond is an I in color an SI in clarity. I paid less than 00 with shipping. I love it. His ring was made of Tungsten steel, very shiny and different, and scratch resistent, he got his for under !

      All depends what you are looking for, jewelry searches are easy on ebay and most sellers are very reputable, just check their ratings! My ring came from a seller in NY, they seemed to have the best deals.

  40. QUESTION:
    Expensive wedding??♥?
    What to you is an expensive wedding? Description/ favors/place, etc? Just doing this for fun ;]]…..

    I read about this one couple, who did a trip to hawaii with the brides parents and grooms parents. First class. They had tables set up on the beach with like seashells, and i forgot what the fathers got but the mothers got some necklace made out of seaglass. And the preist, and everyone was in all white. She was barefoot and had some designer gown on with a louis vuttion sapphire & pearl necklace and ring.

    It was really cool, i thought ;]]..Well i didnt read it but it was on t.v . Lol i was bored and sick from school!!

    Then to top it off, when they flew back in, they had a family wedding with like 200 people. And she had a new dress and i think some new peice of jewlery.

    Pretty neat? Well thats mine, how about yours?

    • ANSWER:
      To me, wedding is only too expensive if people go in debt hosting it, or they spend large amounts of their life savings on it.

      To many people ,000 is WAY too expensive, and to a lot of people a 0,000 wedding is a drop in the bucket. I don’t think you can put a dollar amount on “too expensive.”

      To me extravagence means that the guests comfort is of the utmost concern. Gourmet foods, lots of variety, opulent flowers, live music, and favors everyone can enjoy… (usually something edible and not a trinket.)

      We went to the most amazing wedding in October (I was a bridesmaid) and the hors douvres were amazing, roast duck on a tiny bed of shredded potato with a berry preserve on top, scalops, fresh mini crab cakes, little espresso glasses full of butternut squash bisque, hot apple cider, etc. We were stuffed by the time dinner was served!

      I also think of lots of customization and personalized touches when I think of an extravagent wedding. I guess some people really associate the brides dress with extravagence, but to me I don’t… I dont know, to me what makes a wedding are the things that are done for the guests… Spending ,000 on a gown and then serving your guests spaghetti is not extravagent to me :)

  41. QUESTION:
    We have a budget for our wedding rings. Mine is over twice what his is.?
    Would it be ok if I got a less expensive wedding band and spent the extra money on his ring with out telling him?
    My ring will still have the diamonds. I just want him to have a really nice ring also.
    It’s not that I can’t tell him I could but I thought it might me a nice thing to surprise him with the ring that he wants, although it is more than we had budgeted.

    • ANSWER:
      Its a ring you both will were for the rest of your lifes!
      You need something your both happy with!

  42. QUESTION:
    Women: Would You Rather Have An Expensive Engagement Ring Or Expensive Wedding If You Had To Choose?

    • ANSWER:
      Ring, any day. Why would you spend all that money on a party that lasts a few hours? The ring not only lasts forever, and can be passed down to your children or other family, but can, some day, be able to help someone in that family when they are starving or losing a home.
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  43. QUESTION:
    If money can’t buy love, the why do people buy these expensive marriage rings and expensive weddings?
    Like, a future husband will buy an expensive ring 4 her future wife and pay 4 an BIG wedding.

    And about 96% of the tyme those marriages don’t even last long.

    Why can’t couples can jus be simple and jus get a ring that’s REALLY worth something in the inside than jus or havin an enormous price tag and having a simple wedding than big weddings.

    • ANSWER:
      I asked my fiance to buy me cubic zirconia for my engagement ring. I did not want real diamonds because I could not justify the cost and I also did not want to support the bloody, earth damaging trade of the diamond mines. My husband I had a beautiful wedding with about 80 guests. We had it at a fancy restaurant and spend the most money on food. We did not have a DJ or any elaborate entertainment. It was lovely and everyone complimented us on how nice everything was. I think many American women are very materialistic and want to pay out the nose to be a “princess” for the day. I just wanted to be married….I didn’t need a ,000 wedding to make me feel like a princess, my husband makes me feel like a queen every day.

  44. QUESTION:
    f money can’t buy love, the why do people buy these expensive marriage rings and expensive weddings?

    Like, a future husband will buy an expensive ring 4 her future wife and pay 4 an BIG wedding.

    And about 96% of the tyme those marriages don’t even last long.

    Why can’t couples can jus be simple and jus get a ring that’s REALLY worth something in the inside than jus or havin an enormous price tag and having a simple wedding than big weddings.

    • ANSWER:
      The wedding ring thing is a tradition, but there is no rule that you have to have rings to be married (or a big expensive wedding) All you need is a marriage certificate. Money doesn’t buy love. People just like to celebrate there love with these things that usually happen to cost a lot of money. The couples feelings on these things or value for tradition will determine how they will celebrate their marriage. There is no wrong or right way.

  45. QUESTION:
    can anybody direct me to trusted jewellers in manila who accept custom-made wedding ring?
    we are planning to buy moissanite stones to replace the expensive diamonds in wedding rings, but i dont know where to bring these stones in Manila and the design of ring that we want? Help please.

    • ANSWER:
      Go to Beadazzled Jewelry in Paranaque. It is owned by my college classmate’s aunt and they do custom designing of rings. I’m planning to have my and my fiance’s wedding rings made at their store too.

      There are also other Manila jewelers with contact details listed in the link below.

  46. QUESTION:
    Is a Pearl wedding ring a bad choice?
    I have my heart set on a Pearl and Diamond wedding ring, a rather expensive ring. I am a Special Education teacher, as well as a middle school math teacher (So you know my environment). I heard that pearls are very delicate and should probably not be worn every day in a high use area as your hands. This came from a friend who commented on a facebook picture of the ring I’m in love with, not from a jeweler. Anybody know anything?

    • ANSWER:

  47. QUESTION:
    Has anyone taken old engagement/wedding rings in to be redone for a newer ring?
    I have a very nice engagement/wedding and a anniversary ring and am now divorced. I want to take the rings in and have them redone so that they do not represent my old relationship. Has anyone out there done this and if so, is it expensive or hard to do? They all have diamonds in them.

    • ANSWER:
      Any jeweler can do it or have it sent off to be done. Make sure it is a credible designer of jewelry though.

  48. QUESTION:
    Engagement and Wedding rings that are inexpensive?
    I want to know how other people feel about inexpensive engagement rings and wedding bands.

    Me any my boyfriend have been discussing this and he seems to think that he needs to buy me an expensive ring to show that he cares.

    I really don’t give a damn, as long as it’s pretty, from him and won’t turn my finger. I’ve been on websites where really nice diamond solitaire engagement rings are only about 0 and really nice plain 14k white Gold wedding bands are only 0-300.

    How much did you guys/gals pay for your engagement/promise/wedding rings??

    • ANSWER:
      My boyfriend is the same way!!! I want something nice, but I told him it doesn’t have to be blingy. I want just a basic solitaire ring, but he wants to get one with the bells and whistles with little diamonds all around it. I was hoping to keep the tab for engagement and wedding to under K but I have a feeling he’s going to go higher than that.

      I currently own a condo and I want to save our money to buy a vacation home or a boat or something other than jewelry that I’ll get more measurable use out of. I guess guys just think they need to keep up wtih the Jones’ or need something flashy to show off to their friends when they see me, I don’t know.

      It’s not like I wouldn’t accept a snazzy ring if he got it for me, but I’m not into jewelry. I have two pairs of earrings and two necklaces. I don’t see the point of having earrings to match all my outfits when one pair of silver and one of gold work just fine.

      My best friend got her ring from Wal-Mart. They also had a great wedding but did it very cheaply (50 people- cost under K and my MOH dress was only !). While I would want something at least from a regular jeweler, I admire that they didn’t want to waste money on jewelry- isn’t it the love that counts more than the ring?

      Good luck convincing him… but if your bf is like mine, he just wants to treat you like a queen, so accept it graciously :)

  49. QUESTION:
    How much should a wedding ring cost?
    I was thinking of buying her a 0 wedding ring for now and later buy her another ring more expensive.
    I do have the money to buy her an expensive ring but since im not working right now (regarding on medical concerns) it would leave me with little money..
    But my question is How much should a wedding ring cost for your wife?

    • ANSWER:
      It should be based on how much you could afford. If you think 0 is enough, then that should suit her fine. It is actually the thought that matters, especially that you have some medical issues to attend.She would truly understand you, if she loves you. If she didnt love you enough, she would fret about it. Thus, the usual norm on how much a wedding ring should cost is dependent on each person’s financial status. If you can afford more, then you could buy a more expensive wedding ring. If not, then just settle to anything you could afford.

      There is one site that offers comparatively lower prices than most. They have lower prices since they are the manufacturing company, at the same time, the retailing company. You could try to browse for a more affordable or expensive wedding bands in this site. Me and my husband had bought our wedding bands in this site, as well as my engagement ring. You could visit the site Ive mentioned below:

  50. QUESTION:
    Is there a difference in price between an engagement ring and and wedding ring?
    I’ve wondered whether traditionally the wedding rings are less expensive than the engagement ring. There’s always the “two month salary rule” for engagment rings but what about wedding rings?

    • ANSWER:
      the engagement is definitely more because it usually has just one diamond (solitaire). one diamond will cost more than the same weight of diamonds broken up into smaller ones.
      and usually wedding bands dont have diamonds, although mine do. both wedding bands cost us half the amount the engagement ring cost.


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